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Pinchas Zukerman and Itzhak Perlman Grand Duo 2

Towards the end of 1976 Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman made a European tour together, playing duos for two violins and for violin and viola with Zukerman playing the viola part. The tour began with a concert in the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in…
Length
43 mins
Prog. No.
3648

Perlman plays Bach D minor Partita at St. Johns

Two Bach Partitas filmed live at a BBC Radio Lunch Time Concert in St John’s, Smith Square, London.
Length
33 mins
Prog. No.
3649

Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist (I know I played every note)

Although he was still in his early thirties when this film was made, Itzhak Perlman’s virtuosity was already something of a legend and he was soon to become one of the most popular figures on the international concert stage. This film played a major…
Length
60 mins
Prog. No.
3652

Vladimir Ashkenazy Recital, No.2 - Chopin: 24 Preludes

A series of recitals by the master pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy at a new peak in his career. Both his audiences and the critics have been aware in recent years of new dimensions in Ashkenazy's playing. This may stem in part from his broadening…
Length
41 mins
Prog. No.
3654

Ottorino Respighi: A Dream of Italy

It is not an account of events in an artist’s life, nor is it a critical examination of his music, which speaks more eloquently for itself than any words might do. It is an attempt at using the medium of film to echo something of the spirit of…
Length
75 mins
Prog. No.
3657

Jacqueline du Pré and the Elgar Cello Concerto

Jacqueline du Pré had a very unusual and elevated relationship with the Elgar 'cello Concerto. For critics and public alike, her performances focused new attention on the inherent pathos in Elgar's melancholy masterpiece and had a ringing authority…
Length
71 mins
Prog. No.
3658

Vladimir Ashkenazy Recital, No.3 - Beethoven: Sonatas

A series of six recitals, including the last five Beethoven Sonatas, by this master pianist at a new peak in his career. Both his audiences and the critics have been aware in recent years of new dimensions in Ashkenazy's playing. This may stem in…
Length
43 mins
Prog. No.
3663

Vladimir Ashkenazy Recital, No.4 - Chopin: Nocturnes & Sonata in B minor

A series of six recitals, including the last five Beethoven Sonatas, by this master pianist at a new peak in his career. Both his audiences and the critics have been aware in recent years of new dimensions in Ashkenazy's playing. This may stem in…
Length
41 mins
Prog. No.
3664

Vladimir Ashkenazy Recital, No.6 - Chopin: Nocturnes, Polonaise, Impromptu, Scherzo

A series of six recitals, including the last five Beethoven Sonatas, by this master pianist at a new peak in his career. Both his audiences and the critics have been aware in recent years of new dimensions in Ashkenazy's playing. This may stem in…
Length
39 mins
Prog. No.
3665

Pierre Braunberger: A Man Makes Film History

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…
Length
44 mins
Prog. No.
4456