Oscar Peterson: A Night in Vienna
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Actor: Oscar PetersonDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 94 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-07-27
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Verve
Movie Reviews of Oscar Peterson: A Night in Vienna
Movie Review: A worthy tribute to this jazz legend
Summary: 5 Stars
One of life's experiences is growing older. Another is growing wiser. I, for one, am grateful that Oscar Peterson's DVD A Night In Vienna was made, because we get one last chance to see Oscar performing as an older, wiser musician. While it did bring tears, it was for the beauty of the music, not because his virtuosity was not what it used to be. I have been an Oscar Peterson fan since the 60s. I have attended several live concerts in the 70s and 80s. He could play difficult riffs faster than just about anyone. But the magic for me was always in the slower, more introspective numbers. And nothing I have heard outdoes Requiem on this DVD for depth of feeling. Yes, Oscar has slowed down, but the joy in his playing still comes through every song. And it is so gratifying to see this 78-year old, who started playing music as a child prodigy, still enjoying good music among friends at an age when most of us are long retired. I watched this DVD back-to-back with his '77 DVD, Jazz in Montreux, and I find the 2003 session even more satisfying due to its relaxed atmosphere and depth of feeling. This may be the last concert Oscar recorded for DVD, and it is a worthy tribute to this jazz legend. The quality of image and sound are excellent.
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