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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

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

Claudio Monteverdi: Marienvesper

Recorded during the "Schwetzinger Festspiele" 1989 in the cathedral of Speyer.
Length
97 mins
Prog. No.
0641

Erich Leinsdorf Conducts: Arnold Schönberg

Erich Leinsdorf, the American conductor from Vienna, begann his career as Bruno Walter's and Arturo Toscanini's assistant at the Salzburg Festival, débuting with tremendous success at the New York's renowned Metropolitan Opera House at the tender age…
Length
24 mins
Prog. No.
0119

The Zagorsk Monastery Choir

The televised recording of this singular concert with the Russian monastery choir took place in the Cathedral of Ulm, the tallest Gothic parish church in Germany. In conjunction with the millenium of the Christianization of Russia, the monastery…
Length
43 mins
Prog. No.
0113

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

Antonín Dvorák's Eighth Symphony

After the premiere of Dvorak's 8 Symphony in Prague, this piece received such high praise in England that it was named the "English Symphony". For his graduation thesis in 1892, Dvorak chose to conduct the symphony instead of the usual lecture.
Length
40 mins
Prog. No.
0149

Erich Leinsdorf Conducts: Robert Schumann

Erich Leinsdorf, the American conductor from Vienna, begann his career as Bruno Walter's and Arturo Toscanini's assistant at the Salzburg Festival, débuting with tremendous success at the New York's renowned Metropolitan Opera House at the tender age…
Length
28 mins
Prog. No.
0136

Brahms: Sonata for Violin and Piano No.1

In this live recording Daniel Barenboim and Itzhak Perlman, two of the most renowned and celebrated classical musicians of all time, came together to perform all of Brahms’ violin sonatas at the Orchestra Hall Chicago. Barenboim and Perlman benefit…
Length
29 mins
Prog. No.
4421

Brahms: Sonata for Violin and Piano No.2

In this live recording Daniel Barenboim and Itzhak Perlman, two of the most renowned and celebrated classical musicians of all time, came together to perform all of Brahms’ violin sonatas at the Orchestra Hall Chicago. Barenboim and Perlman benefit…
Length
22 mins
Prog. No.
4422