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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 performance features the talents of today's leading Bach expert, Helmuth Rilling with his Gächinger Kantorei and Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, in the first performance of this work since its rediscovery in 1988.
Length
47 mins
Prog. No.
0114
A magnificent Christmas concert, with music ranging from motets to popular Christmas standards, performed by Leipzig's world famous boys' choir. A fascinating half-hour documentary examines the history of the choir from its foundation in the early…
Length
60 mins
Prog. No.
0562
The Czech composer based his libretto on the play "Le Voyage de Thésée" by his friend and trusted source of inspiration, Georges Neveux. Martinu is said to have written the opera for Maria Callas. In this production, the role is sung by the…
Length
45 mins
Prog. No.
0583
Guided by two children and several stars of the classical music scene, our film takes us to the picturesque location of Nürnberg. In St. Lorenz Church, Enoch zu Gutenberg conducts Christmas music and Christmas Carols. James Galway and friends perform…
Length
60 mins
Prog. No.
1128
A special rendition of Cherubini's Messa Solenne, recorded at the Piazza San Francesco during the Ravenna Festival with the Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala under the direction of Riccardo Muti.
Length
49 mins
Prog. No.
1141
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi became the leading representative of the development of the early Neapolitan Opera Buffa. "La Serva Padrona", his most popular opera until today, caused the "Buffonisten" controversy at its premiere in 1752.
Length
55 mins
Prog. No.
1814
"Livietta e Tracollo" is the intermezzo of Pergolesi's last opera for the city of Naples, Adriano in Syria. Like "La Serva Padrona", "Livietta el Tracollo" enjoyed a long run in the repertoire of the opera houses.
Length
55 mins
Prog. No.
1815
A stunning combination of the religious mass and Flamenco singing and dancing created and performed by the world- renowned Paco Peña. The artists include a 20-voice choir, the finest Spanish Flamenco singers and equally prominent guitarists led by…
Length
52 mins
Prog. No.
3308
This huge and dramatic choral work was recorded during the 900th anniversary celebration of the Winchester Cathedral in summer 1979.
Length
59 mins
Prog. No.
3314