Vladimir Ashkenazy has had a particular affection for the music of Rachmaninoff throughout his professional life, and his performances have long had the ring both of authenticity and of deep commitment. This is not surprising in a Russian-born and…

“Trifonov has everything and more. What he does with his hands is both technically and musically unbelievable. And then there is his touch — so gifted with tenderness and at the same time he has the demonic element. I have never heard anything like…

For this recording the Berliner Solisten teamed up with renowned German clarinettist Karl Leister to perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet in A major. Audiences will be moved by the passionate and vibrant playing of the ensemble, as the…

The Emerson Quartet, one of the world’s leading chamber ensembles, joins forces with violist Kim Kashkashian to perform two of Mozart’s well-liked String Quintets. The musicians interpret the two pieces in such a magnificently lively and emotional…

The Emerson Quartet, one of the world’s leading chamber ensembles, joins forces with violist Kim Kashkashian to perform two of Mozart’s well-liked String Quintets. The musicians interpret the two pieces in such a magnificently lively and emotional…

Portrait of the famous French producer Pierre Braunberger who started his career in Hollywood. Among his “discoveries” are directors like Jean-Luc Godard and Francois Truffaut. Containing excerpts of 15 of his films this programme tells the amazing…

In this recording pianist András Schiff, violinist Yuuko Shiokawa and cellist Miklos Perenyi come together to perform Schubert’s Piano Trio No. 1. The renowned musicians shine through their outstanding interplay and musicality and are sure to delight…

With this film, you will dive into the artistic cosmos of the composer and artist Maria de Alvear. Based on the interrelationship between music and language, she attempts to give profound significance to each note. This documentary will show you how…

German Brass is one of the world's most original and distinctive brass ensembles. They perform arrangements of classical pieces and swinging versions of standards and jazz tunes with exceptional musical spirit. Inspired by a turbulent stage show with…

A documentary film series about the great tenors in the first half of the 20th century who served the ideal of beautiful singing. These great tenors are introduced and analysed musically and historically from critics, family and colleagues. An…