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A Child is Born - Christmas Music Special

The programme is a musical celebration of the nativity, featuring many traditional carols, illustrated by pictures by the Old Masters from the National Gallery in London. With music by Handel and Vaughan Williams.
Length
46 mins
Prog. No.
3610

Rejoice-A Christmas Music Special

'Rejoice' is a celebration of seasonal songs and traditional carols. An outstanding item on this programme is the performance of Elgar's little known "Starlight Express" which was written for a Victorian children's play. Works by Mozart are also…
Length
55 mins
Prog. No.
5150

Yefim Bronfman: Brahms Händel Variations op. 24

Yefim Bronfman plays Brahms Händel Variations op. 24 and Four Piano Pieces op. 119.
Length
45 mins
Prog. No.
6644

Münchner Philharmoniker, Sergiu Celibidache: Prokofiev: Symphonie Classique

This recording of Sergiu Celibidache and the Münchner Philharmoniker gives a unique impression of Celibidache’s personality as a conductor. In an intimate rehearsal of Prokofiev’s Symphonie Classique, it lets the viewer experience the process of…
Length
58 mins
Prog. No.
6653

Leonard Bernstein - Serenade

Leonard Bernstein based his Serenade for violin and orchestra on Plato's "Symposium". Like every work by Bernstein, the Serenade is rife with melodic and rhythmic vibrancy and originality.
Length
47 mins
Prog. No.
0144

Mieczyslaw Horszowski in Concert

In this recording, 97-year-old Mieczyslaw Horszowski plays pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach and Frédéric Chopin, both composers that belonged to his standard repertoire.
Length
59 mins
Prog. No.
4448

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker play Chamber Music by Beethoven and Dvorák

Ludwig van Beethoven's Octet in E-flat major Antonin Dvorak's Serenade in D minor Recorded in the famous Jaspis-Hall in the New Chambers - directly beside Sanssouci, the Summer Palace of Friedrich the Great.
Length
55 mins
Prog. No.
0171

Andras Schiff: Schubert: Piano Trio No.2

In this recording pianist András Schiff, violinist Yuuko Shiokawa and cellist Miklos Perenyi come together to perform Schubert’s Piano Trio No. 2. The renowned musicians shine through their outstanding interplay and musicality and are sure to delight…
Length
52 mins
Prog. No.
4459

Münchner Philharmoniker, Sergiu Celibidache: Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"

The Münchner Philharmoniker and Sergiu Celibidache share an impressive legacy. Celibidache has been principal conductor of the orchestra for a total of 17 years since 1979, a time in which the orchestra gained great international reputation and…
Length
56 mins
Prog. No.
6654

Takacs Quartet: Brahms: Piano Quintet

In this recording the Takacs Quartet is joined by the famous Hungarian pianist Zoltán Kocsis to perform Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34. This timeless masterpiece that is full of passion, intensity and emotion, is here executed to perfection.
Length
45 mins
Prog. No.
4409