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Rodion Shchedrin - Homage to Chopin

The starting point of Shchedrin's composition is the tune from Chopin's Prelude in C minor No.28 Op.20. Recorded in the Kongressaal in Munich, it is performed by Rodion Shchedrin himself, Nicolas Economou, Paul Gulda and the American jazz pianist…
Length
16 mins
Prog. No.
6342

Maceo Parker's "Roots Revisited"

"Roots Revisited" is what Maceo Parker, one-time saxist in James Brown's Band, calls his earthy soul and funk combo.
Length
59 mins
Prog. No.
0575

Keith Jarrett - The Art of Improvisation

Keith Jarrett is one of the few jazz superstars, whose concerts sell out almost immediately, wherever he plays. But Keith is much more than just a jazz musician. Through an exploration of his life and work, and close encounters with the man himself…
Length
60 mins
Prog. No.
5411

Junko Onishi Trio

Junko Onishi is one of the most exciting new discoveries of 'Blue Note'. Her imaginative interpretations of music from Duke Ellington to Sonny Rollins, together with her own compositions, have shown her to be a virtuoso pianist and composer of…
Length
30 mins
Prog. No.
0576

John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia

After the huge success of the famous "Guitar Trio" with Al di Meola, this performance presents two masters of the acoustic guitar in an even more intimate performance, exploring the musical frontiers between Flamenco and Jazz.
Length
57 mins
Prog. No.
0518

Johann Christian Friedrich Bach: Miserere mei Deus

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

Jazz Highlights

A sample of today's finest jazz artists, providing an overview of the variety, internationality and fascination of today's world of jazz.
Length
90 mins
Prog. No.
0170

Jauchzet, Frohlocket

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

J.S. Bach: Magnificat

Widely accepted as a leading authority on Baroque music, Ton Koopman conducts J.S. Bach's Magnificat BWV 243. Performed by the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and Choir joined by soloists Deborah Yorck (soprano), Bogna Bartosz (alto), Jörg Dürmüller…
Length
30 mins
Prog. No.
5341

Igor Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms

Stravinsky found the inspiration for his work in sources ranging from Greek Orthodox liturgy to his beloved Verdi.
Length
25 mins
Prog. No.
0105