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Mitsuko Uchida in conversation: She discusses her intellectual and technical approaches to the masterworks of keyboard literature and performs the works under discussion. Arnold Schönberg Drei Klavierstücke Op. 11, Joseph Haydn Klaviersonate C-Major
Length
60 mins
Prog. No.
1148
The film focuses primarily on Sanssouci, the summer palace of the Prussian King, Frederick the Great. A performance by the renowned chamber orchestra, The Hannover Band, on historical instruments. Music by J.P. Kirnberger, C.P.E. Bach, C.H. Graun, J…
Length
60 mins
Prog. No.
1163
Based on Shakespeare's play, this ballet version adds some imaginative new twists to a popular tale. Heinz Spoerli and the Ballet der Oper am Rhein dance to music in a variety of styles - including Philip Glass's Violin Concerto No. 1, performed by…
Length
60 mins
Prog. No.
1200
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…
Length
60 mins
Prog. No.
1204
In this performance, Pharoah Sanders, one of the innovators of the saxophone, explores the possibilities of the instrument. This programme includes moments of sounds exploding with rhythmic intensity, plus pieces full of silent excitement.
Length
60 mins
Prog. No.
1231
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…
Length
87 mins
Prog. No.
1248
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.
Length
60 mins
Prog. No.
1276
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Johannes Brahms' death, live from the Musikverein Wien.
Length
80 mins
Prog. No.
1278
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.
Length
60 mins
Prog. No.
1283
On the tenth anniversary of Herbert von Karajan's death the Berliner Philharmoniker paid tribute to their late maestro in his home town of Salzburg. In a live shooting from the city's imposing Cathedral, Claudio Abbado conducted an all-Mozart…
Length
62 mins
Prog. No.
1636