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Take a pianist and composer from today's jazz scene, a curious musician constantly on the lookout for new experiences. Put him in the presence of soloists from the Ensemble Intercontemporain for a stimulating improvisation session. Then leave them to…
Length
61 mins
Prog. No.
4789
"I am Claudio - for all" quickly became a much-quoted quote from the maestro. Claudio Abbado empathised with his musicians. What particularly distinguished Claudio Abbado was his unpretentious, noble character, his democratic understanding of music…
Length
52 mins
Prog. No.
6861
The Latvian, Mariss Jansons, was one of the greatest and best loved conductors of modern times. In this tribute, the four orchestras that were central to his creative life, offer performances in his memory of music that he loved. They're led by…
Length
52 mins
Prog. No.
6993
Two former female Kurdish guerrilla fighters reconnect over their shared history and their decision to leave the movement to fight for Kurdish freedom in a different, non-violent way. A story of resistance against the suppression of one's own voice…
Length
52 mins
Prog. No.
4719
The film shows Jacques Loussier's significance to the Jazz scene of the 20th century music. It includes recently filmed interviews with young pianists like Olivia Trummer, Frank Dupree, Edouard Ferlet and Jean-François Zygel, each demonstrating their…
Length
53 mins
Prog. No.
6961
“Mariss Jansons: A Tale of Four Orchestras” tells the Latvian maestro’s story through the eyes of the four leading orchestras which he led, either as Music Director or Chief Conductor: the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony…
Length
89 mins
Prog. No.
6978
Much like Rachmaninoff, who struggled to be taken seriously as he stuck to his post-romantic compositional style, in this documentary, Igudesman - also an immigrant and a prolific composer - tries to be honest about the innate insecurities of…
Length
52 mins
Prog. No.
6977
Violinist, composer and conductor, living through two world wars, caught between east and west, capitalism and communism: the remarkable and glittering life of German artist Paul Dessau is more than a good story – it is designated for the medium of…
Length
52 mins
Prog. No.
6964
Orchestras once played Bach as well as Bruckner. Only specialised ensembles showed that note and performance signs have changed their meaning quite a bit over the centuries. So far, so theoretical: in practice, Handel's "Il Trionfo" awaits us, a…
Length
128 mins
Prog. No.
6970
Since their first performance together in the 2010 Paris production of Werther, they’ve often appeared side-by-side in various stage productions. And as in this concert, the works of Verdi have played a key role. When they appeared as rivals in “La…
Length
110 mins
Prog. No.
6963