Zum 70. Geburtstag: The silence that follows the music This film gives us unique insight into the dedication & involvement of one of the worlds greatest conductors. Is is based on material shot over a two-year period observing Claudio Abbado in rehearsal & performance with three favourite orchestras. Claudio Abbado & the Chamber Orchestra of Europe filmed in Venice, Gran Teatro La Fenice, in February 1995 rehearsing & performing: Rossini, Overture to Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Schubert, Symphony No. 2 B-Major, D.125, Arnold Schönberg, Kammersinfonie No. 1 E-Major op.9 Claudio Abbado & the Berlin Philharmonic filmed in the Festspielhaus Salzburg on the occasion of the Easter Festival, April 1995 rehearsing: Richard Strauss, Elektra (with Deborah Polaski, Karita Mattila, Marjana Lipovsek, Ferrucio Furlanetto), Beethoven, Symphony No.6 F-Major, op 68, Pastorale Claudio Abbado & the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra filmed in Paris, Cité de la Musique, in.. .