German Brass, one of the most renowned brass ensembles plays their own Bach arrangements for brass players in the Church of St Thomas in Leipzig.

An exploration of the Prometheus myth through the works of four composers, evocatively visualized by television director Christopher Swann. Ludwig van Beethoven "Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus" Franz Liszt "Prometheus" Alexander Scriabin "Promethée",…

Claude Debussy Trois Nocturnes Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Overture to "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Heinz Holliger is amongst the most versatile music personalities of our time. The concert – recorded in the Basel Music Academy – brings the multiple award-winning composer and oboist together with the internationally known Keller Quartet with works…

The programme is a musical celebration of the nativity, featuring many traditional carols, illustrated by pictures by the Old Masters from the National Gallery in London. With music by Handel and Vaughan Williams.

Leonard Bernstein based his Serenade for violin and orchestra on Plato's "Symposium". Like every work by Bernstein, the Serenade is rife with melodic and rhythmic vibrancy and originality.

Carlos Kleiber is paradox - a conductor who dislikes performing in public. Son of the great Erich Kleiber, he detests routine performing, and always gives his utmost whenever he conducts. This film gives us a fascinating glimpse into the brilliant…

A popular programme performed in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Ceský Krumlov castle gardens in the Czech Republic.

'Rejoice' is a celebration of seasonal songs and traditional carols. An outstanding item on this programme is the performance of Elgar's little known "Starlight Express" which was written for a Victorian children's play. Works by Mozart are also…

Itzhak Perlman in concert with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Daniel Barenboim. The repertoire: the Violin concerto by Beethoven and Brahms. Seldom have such impressive forces come together, and seldom have they risen so succesfully to the challenge…