Barenboim conducts Mozart

Synopsis

In order to celebrate the declaration of the “Human Rights” Daniel Barenboim and his West-Eastern Divan Orchestra perform an all-Mozart programme at the heart of the United Nations in Geneva in the presence of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon. The performance under the title Concert for the Understanding of Civilizations and Human Rights featured W.A. Mozart’s last three Symphonies, No. 39, No. 40 and No. 41 (Jupiter). The imposing setting of the Human Rights Hall at the Palace of Nations, which houses the Miquel Barceló dome, provides a stunning backdrop for the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in this concert that aimes at promoting peace efforts around the world and highlights the principles contained in the Universal Declaration.

Additional Info

• No: A955500080000
• Composer: W.A. Mozart
• Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
• Orchestra: West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
• Production year: 2015
• Run time: 01:37:00
• Producers: A Mediapro production in association with UNITEL CLASSICA
• Format: HDTV 16:9