Alfred Brendel and Claudio Abbado @ Lucerne Festival 2005 (2005)
A tribute to the great Austrian pianist Alfred Brendel, who died at the age of 94 on 17 June 2025. An acclaimed performer of Beethoven, he leaves behind him a musical legacy spanning more than sixty years. His performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 at Lucerne in 2005 was a highlight of the festival, conducted by Claudio Abbado, another icon of classical music.
Director: Michael Beyer
https://www.arte.tv/en/videos/033282-000-A/alfred-brendel-and-claudio-abbado/
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Lucerne Festival Orchestra as |
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Claudio Abbado as |
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Alfred Brendel as |
| Sound | Lucerne Festival Orchestra | Orchestrator |
| Sound | Claudio Abbado | Music Director |
| Sound | Ludwig van Beethoven | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Michael Beyer | Director |