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Daniel Barenboim plays Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2

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
55 mins
Prog. No.
6667

Claude Debussy: Portrait

The composer Claude Debussy was born in St. Germain-en-Laye, a few miles outside Paris, in 1862. While a pupil at the Conservatoire, he composed music that did not conform to the theory of the times. He contradicted his teachers by claiming that…
Length
58 mins
Prog. No.
6669

Robert Schumann Portrait

At the age of 20, Robert Schumann decided to dedicate himself to music. He became one of the greatest composers of the romanticism. This documentary covers Schumann’s life from 1828 until his early death in 1856. Excerpts of productions with Leonard…
Length
110 mins
Prog. No.
6672

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

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

Andras Schiff plays Bartok: Piano Concerto No.3

Acclaimed pianist András Schiff performs Bela Bartok's Piano Concertos with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle. Throughout the stunning performances of these iconic works, Schiff and Rattle bring to life the…
Length
27 mins
Prog. No.
4403

Pierre Braunberger: A Man Makes Film History

Portrait of the famous French producer Pierre Braunberger who started his career in Hollywood. Among his “discoveries” are directors like Jean-Luc Godard and Francois Truffaut. Containing excerpts of 15 of his films this programme tells the amazing…
Length
44 mins
Prog. No.
4456

Münchner Philharmoniker, Sergiu Celibidache: Ravel: Bolero

The concert of the Münchner Philharmoniker under Sergiu Celibidache was recorded as part of the MusikTriennale 1994. In this concert from the Philharmonie in Cologne, one can clearly experience how deeply the conductor allows his musicians to immerse…
Length
23 mins
Prog. No.
4439

Münchner Philharmoniker, Sergiu Celibidache: Ravel: Alborada del gracioso

The concert of the Münchner Philharmoniker under Sergiu Celibidache was recorded as part of the MusikTriennale 1994. In this concert from the Philharmonie in Cologne, one can clearly experience how deeply the conductor allows his musicians to immerse…
Length
12 mins
Prog. No.
4438

CBSO, Simon Rattle: Messiaen: Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum

Today Sir Simon Rattle is one of the world’s most famous conductors. He earned this international reputation during his 18 years as conductor of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, which he led to global fame. This recording of Massiaen’s “Et…
Length
30 mins
Prog. No.
4433