The Moscow Virtuosi perform a number of hits of the chamber orchestra literature. Spivakov's riveting violin performances are complemented with an inspired, sprightly visualization. With the music of Vivaldi, Mozart, Schubert, Rossini, Tchaikovsky…

His dedication to native Americans and their music has brought Robertson to the very roots of popular folk and rock music. Today, Robbie Robertson is a multiple- thread artist, a musician's musician. Through his work as film score composer, his…

This exciting documentary focuses on the "first supergroup" in pop history: the Cream. The film features extracts from their first concert together in 25 years, performed at the "Hall of Fame", and also footage from a recently-discovered early…

In Offenbachs's Secret, director István Szabó throws new light on the timeless interplay between power, helplessness, courage and conformity in his character studies of two of the most scintillating personalities of France's Deuxième Empire: the…

This film is a portrait of Christian Zacharias - a musician of consistent and uncompromising individuality who is considered by many today to be the leading German pianist. Also available, Christian Zacharias performing Mozart Piano Concertos.

A fascinating documentary, introducing viewers to the life and works of the French composer Erik Satie. This "music film" features biographical details, performances of Satie's most popular compositions and many of his drawings and graphics.

Debussy wanted his piano preludes to be played and listened to privately. This film pays tribute to his wish, featuring Daniel Barenboim interpreting the first book of these delicate musical pieces in a surroundings reflecting the ambience of the…

This film portrays Michel Petrucciani 's very unique outlook on life, his vitality, boisterous humor and marked comedian talent which triumphes over all physical restrictions. It also shows Michel Petrucciani performing, composing, selecting his very…

Leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall, the documentary will present a concise lookback at the events at the beginning of October 1989. The church of St. Nikolai in Leipzig is symbolic in its initiation of peaceful demonstrations. Several interviews…

The 128 musicians of the prestigious Orchestra have cast their votes: their new Principal Conductor will be Sir Simon Rattle. He will succeed Claudio Abbado to become the sixth Principal Director in the 2002/2003 season. The Berliner Philharmoniker…