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Xavier De Maistre- Récital de harpe: Haydn Concerto in D Major

In Spring 2009, the year of Joseph Haydn, Xavier de Maistre was invited to the Esterházy Castle in Eisenstadt, where the composer officiated nearly thirty years. After an introduction in which he plays a solo Fantasy on a Theme of Haydn by Marcel…
Length
42 mins
Prog. No.
5945

Wiener Streichsextett: Brahms: String Sextet No.2

The Wiener Streichsextett, founded in 1981, probably is one of the most famous ensembles of all time in its genre. In these recordings they present the rarely performed — but highly acclaimed — String Sextets of Johannes Brahms. The ensemble shines…
Length
42 mins
Prog. No.
4405

Wiener Streichsextett: Brahms: String Sextet No.1

The Wiener Streichsextett, founded in 1981, probably is one of the most famous ensembles of all time in its genre. In these recordings they present the rarely performed — but highly acclaimed — String Sextets of Johannes Brahms. The ensemble shines…
Length
38 mins
Prog. No.
4404

Wagner, Myth, Samurai Observation and Encounters in Tokyo and Berlin

The 420-member company of the Deutsche Oper Berlin brought "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg", "Tristan and Isolde" and "Lohengrin" to Tokyo. The privately-operated Tokyo Ballet performed "Kabuki" and "M", in Berlin. Our film takes a look at the work…
Length
30 mins
Prog. No.
0535

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

Takacs Quartet: Brahms: String Quintet No.2

In these special recordings of Brahms String Quintets No. 1 and 2 the world-famous Takacs Quartet is joined by violist Nabuko Imai as guest artist to form the quintet. The two pieces showcase the full spectrum of the composer's masterful writing for…
Length
32 mins
Prog. No.
4407

Takacs Quartet: Brahms: String Quintet No.1

In these special recordings of Brahms String Quintets No. 1 and 2 the world-famous Takacs Quartet is joined by violist Nabuko Imai as guest artist to form the quintet. The two pieces showcase the full spectrum of the composer's masterful writing for…
Length
30 mins
Prog. No.
4406

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

Sol Gabetta plays Haydn and Vasks

Sol Gabetta and the Chamber orchestra Basel perform Haydn’s Concert for violoncello and orchestra in C major in the magnificent St. Martin Baroque church in Rheinfelden. The second piece is Plainscapes for mixed choir, violin and violoncello…
Length
43 mins
Prog. No.
5948

Schumann, Clara, Brahms - Hélène Grimaud

A 45-minute feature on the subject "love", taking as an example the relationships between Clara and Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. The film presents Hélène Grimaud playing excerpts from Schumann's Piano Concerto with the Staatskapelle Dresden…
Length
45 mins
Prog. No.
6349