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Bach: Barenboim: Goldberg Variations (incl. Introduction)

In 1741 Johann Sebastian Bach published the fourth and last volume of his most extensive keyboard publication, the Clavier-Übung: an aria and thirty variations known universally as the ‘Goldberg’ Variations. This monumental work, which is about…
Length
90 mins
Prog. No.
6677

Bach: Christmas Oratorio BWV 248, Cantata I-VI

The Christmas Oratorio is undoubtedly one of Johann Sebastian Bach's most popular works. It consists of six cantatas intended for Christmas Eve, the two Christmas holidays, New Year's Day, the Sunday after New Year's Day and the Feast of the Epiphany…
Length
192 mins
Prog. No.
6660

Bach: The Motets, 60 Years RIAS Kammerchor

This festive concert from the Gethsemanekirche in Berlin marks the 60th anniversary of the RIAS Kammerchor. Under the baton of the new chief conductor Hans-Christoph Rademann, the RIAS Kammerchor and the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin are performing…
Length
90 mins
Prog. No.
5740

Barenboim plays Liszt (Verdi- und Wagner-Paraphrasen)

Daniel Barenboim plays Franz Liszt: Wagner and Verdi Opera transcriptions.
Length
58 mins
Prog. No.
6661

Barenboim plays Liszt (Wanderjahre Schweiz)

31 July is the anniversary of Franz Liszt's death. A series of programmes produced by Bavarian Television with Daniel Barenboim sheds light on the much wrinkled activity of the piano virtuoso, composer, music teacher and theorist, conductor and…
Length
58 mins
Prog. No.
6663

Barenboim plays Liszt: Piano Sonata in B minor (h-Moll Sonate)

“… it goes without saying that Franz Liszt cannot be a quiet piano player for quiet state burghers and cosy sleepyheads". This is how Heinrich Heine assesses Franz Liszt's public position. The Sonata in B minor, written in 1852/53 and considered one…
Length
34 mins
Prog. No.
6662

Beethoven: Missa Solemnis - Concert for the Reopening of the Frauenkirche, Dresden

With this festive concert the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden under the baton of Fabio Luisi celebrates the moving event of the re-opening of the Frauenkirche in Dresden. After the Bombing of Dresden on February 13, 1945, the church burnt out and…
Length
88 mins
Prog. No.
5468

Carols from Prague

A Christmas television special from Prague. The programme features a Thanksgiving service in the beautiful Baroque Church of St. Jacob and carol singing in the medieval Old Town Square.
Length
52 mins
Prog. No.
3613

Children’s Corner: Zoltán Kocsis plays Schumann, Debussy, Bartok

Hungarian pianist Zoltán Kocsis performs various child scenes and pieces for children composed by Robert Schumann, Claude Debussy, and Bela Bartok. The intimate atmosphere of the recording allows to admire the artist closely while playing.
Length
55 mins
Prog. No.
6685

Classic Archive: Celebrating Verdi

The collection “Classic Archive” presents great performances by legendary artists, remastered using the latest digital technology and enhanced with commentary for today’s audiences. These jewels of music broadcasting have been salvaged from various…
Length
54 mins
Prog. No.
7997