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Stravinsky found the inspiration for his work in sources ranging from Greek Orthodox liturgy to his beloved Verdi.
Length
25 mins
Prog. No.
0105
The "Philosophers' Hall" in the library of Strahov Monastery in Prague forms the grand setting for these chamber music performances with the Berlin Soloists. Ludwig van Beethoven: Septet in E-flat major Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Horn Quintet in E-flat…
Length
20 mins
Prog. No.
0178
Eighteen music clips, 7-8 minutes each, for all occasions. Something for everybody, from the likes of Johann Strauss, Haydn, Mozart, Ravel, Bach, Albéniz, Scott Joplin and many other renowned composers.
Length
15 mins
Prog. No.
0604
Germany has a thousand different faces. Cities like Dresden, Leipzig, Berlin, Cologne or Munich each have their own musical traditions. With music by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, E.T.A. Hoffmann and others. 26 episodes from 6 - 12 minutes.
Length
22 mins
Prog. No.
1100
In these special recordings of Brahms String Quintets No. 1 and 2 the world-famous Takacs Quartet is joined by violist Nabuko Imai as guest artist to form the quintet. The two pieces showcase the full spectrum of the composer's masterful writing for…
Length
30 mins
Prog. No.
4406
In this live recording Daniel Barenboim and Itzhak Perlman, two of the most renowned and celebrated classical musicians of all time, came together to perform all of Brahms’ violin sonatas at the Orchestra Hall Chicago. Barenboim and Perlman benefit…
Length
29 mins
Prog. No.
4421
In this live recording Daniel Barenboim and Itzhak Perlman, two of the most renowned and celebrated classical musicians of all time, came together to perform all of Brahms’ violin sonatas at the Orchestra Hall Chicago. Barenboim and Perlman benefit…
Length
22 mins
Prog. No.
4422
In this recording acclaimed pianist András Schiff performs the first part of the fifteen piece cycle “On an Overgrown Path”, written by Czech composer Leós Janácek. Inspired by his Moravian homeland, the music is filled with folk melodies and is…
Length
28 mins
Prog. No.
4430
The Sonata 1905 is probably the most important work for piano by Czech composer Leós Janácek. In this work he expresses his deprecation for the violent death of a young worker who was killed in demonstrations short before. In this recording Hungarian…
Length
16 mins
Prog. No.
4431
The Wiener Streichsextett, founded in 1981, probably is one of the most famous ensembles of all time in its genre. In this special recording they perform the String Sextet Op. 4 by Austrian composer Arnold Schönberg. The work named “Verklärte Nacht”…
Length
28 mins
Prog. No.
4441