Beethoven · Violin Concerto & Symphony No. 6 'Pastoral' (Bernard Haitink, Isabelle Faust)(2016)

Beethoven: Violin Concerto & Symphony No. 6 'Pastoral' is a classical music film capturing Dutch conductor Bernard Haitink leading the Berliner Philharmoniker at Baden-Baden's Easter Festival. Haitink, a celebrated Beethoven interpreter, conducts the Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral," while acclaimed violinist Isabelle Faust performs the Violin Concerto alongside him. Faust's interpretations of this masterwork have earned international recognition, building on her acclaimed recordings with Claudio Abbado. The performance showcases two of Beethoven's most beloved works: the symphonic portrait of nature and the virtuosic violin showcase. This release was selected for the longlist of the prestigious Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik award, affirming its artistic significance.