Movie: CONCERT IN HONOR OF POPE BENEDICT XVI DVD

On October 27, 2007, the Vatican's 'Paolo VI' Audience Hall was the venue for an exceptional performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony given in honor of Pope Benedict XVI. Mariss Jansons conducted the Symphonieorchester und Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks in the presence of his Holiness and an audience of 7000. Also included was a work by Palestrina. The documentary film Goetterfunken fuer den Papst (Divine Spark for the Pope) by Barbara Schepanek and Ralph Gladitz shows the complex preparations that went on in advance of the concert, accompanies pilgrims on their journey to Rome, includes musician interviews, and goes backstage before and after the event.

Release Date: 5/13/2008

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Format: Region 1 DVD details... Price $28.95 Generally ships in 14-21 days Stock # 101457DVD

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