01. (keine Angaben) "Vorspann" 02. Mehta, Zubin "Prologue" 03. Mehta, Zubin "Prologue" 04. Mehta, Zubin "Prologue" 05. Mehta, Zubin "Prologue" Sinfonie Nr. 9 d-moll op. 125 06. Mehta, Zubin "1. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso" II. Molto vivace 07. Mehta, Zubin "2. Molto vivace" III. Adagio molto e cantabile 08. Mehta, Zubin "3. Adagio molto e cantabile" IV. Presto - Allegro assai - Final chorus Ode to Joy" 09. Mehta, Zubin "4. Presto - Allegro assai - Final chorus: Ode to Joy" 10. (keine Angaben) "Applaus - Abspann"
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Maurice Béjart's interpretation of Beethoven's 9th Symphony is a landmark in dance film history and a powerful fusion of music, choreography and spiritual staging. This Blu-ray edition from Euroarts captures Béjart's vision in high-definition, allowing viewers to experience the scale, precision and emotional depth of his work with exceptional clarity. More than a simple recording of a performance, this film presents the 9th Symphony as a universal ritual of humanity, where dancers and musicians merge into a single expressive body driven by Beethoven's iconic score.
The Blu-ray format highlights the fine details of Béjart's choreography: the physicality of group formations, the sculptural lines of the dancers, and the dynamic contrast between intimate solo passages and monumental ensemble scenes. The camera direction emphasizes both the architecture of large-scale tableaux and the emotional intensity of individual performers, making this production accessible even to viewers who are new to Béjart or to ballet in general. The powerful final movement, with "Ode to Joy", becomes a visual and sonic celebration of fraternity, hope and transcendence.
Euroarts is one of the leading producers and distributors of classical music and performing arts films. Known for high technical standards and close collaborations with renowned orchestras, conductors and choreographers, the company has built an international reputation for quality and artistic integrity. With numerous award-winning concert recordings, opera productions and documentary films in its catalogue, Euroarts is a trusted label for demanding collectors and newcomers alike, offering carefully curated editions that respect the original artistic intent.
The cast of "Die 9. Sinfonie von Maurice Béjart" features dancers from the Béjart Ballet Lausanne, the company founded by Maurice Béjart himself. The ensemble is recognized worldwide for its physical brilliance, musicality and stylistic versatility, carrying on Béjart's legacy through technically demanding and emotionally charged repertoire. Maurice Béjart, one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th century, revolutionized ballet by bringing philosophical, spiritual and popular cultural elements onto the stage and creating large-scale productions that reached audiences far beyond traditional ballet circles. The musical interpretation is entrusted to top-level classical artists whose long-standing experience with Beethoven's work adds authority and depth to the performance. Together, they create a film document that is both an artistic testimony and an invitation to rediscover Beethoven's 9th Symphony through the prism of dance.