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20TH CENTURY MUSIC FOR 2 PIANO
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Four groundbreaking and influential works by some of the 20th century's greatest composers are performed superbly by pianists Joseph and Anthony Paratore. Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and Concerto in F, and Charles Ives' Three Quarter Tone Pieces are skillfully played by these master musicians. 75
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AFTER THE STORM: EXILE BARTOK
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The great Hungarian composer Bela Bartok spent the last five years of his life as a man without a country, a refugee from war-torn Europe. He spent these years, 1940-45, in the United States, where few people understood the greatness of his genius. He struggled with sickness and poverty, yet he composed some of the greatest music of his career, including the Concerto for Orchestra, the Sonata for Solo Violin and the Third Piano Concerto. England/Hungary, 75 mins.
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ALCESTE
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Christoph Willibald Gluck's sublime work is given new life in this fine production featuring striking theatrical symbolism courtesy of stage director Robert Wilson. This marked the first time the piece was conducted with a period instrument ensemble, the English Baroque Soloists. They are joined by the excellent singers and dancers of the Monteverdi Choir. The conductor is Sir John Eliot Gardiner. 2000, 133 mins.
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ALDO CICCOLINI: HOMAGE TO DEBU
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Acclaimed Debussy interpreter Aldo Ciccolini performs a luminous recital of the composers great works, including Reverie, Masques, Suite Bergamasques, and more. Italy, 1987, 77 mins.
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ALDO CICCOLINI: SAINT-SAENS
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Pianist Aldo Ciccolini performs three concertos in appearances from 1976, 1985, and 1993. Includes an encore of a rarely performed waltz by Schubert. Kiril Kondrashin conducts in the Saint-Saens 5th concerto. 85 mins.
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ALEXANDER MARKOV: PAGANINI'S 2
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World-class violinist Alexander Markov performs Paganini's exceedingly difficult violin repertory, 24 Caprices. Filmed in northern Italy, this display of technical precision is accompanied by a passionate intensity that only a true virtuoso can achieve. The New York Times critic calls it "the most exciting violin recital this listener has heard in quite some time." Bruno Monsaingeon---2006---88 mins.
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ALL SOULS' DAY CONCERT 1984
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Herbert von Karajan conducts the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in this 1984 concert. Includes performances of Strauss' "Death and Transfiguration" and "Metamorphoses." 55 mins.
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ANDRE PREVIN: KINDNESS OF STR
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Andre Previn is seen around the world in this documentary profile of the conductor and composer who has commanded the attention of the music world for over 50 years. Previn's accomplishments as chief conductor of the London Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic, renowned jazz pianist, and award-winning film composer are detailed. Tony Palmer---Great Britain---1998---90 mins.
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ANDRE RIEU: DREAMING
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Experience the classical favorites that have made Andre Rieu PBS' most successful musical artist in recent years. Includes the tracks "Ballade," "My Heart Will Go On," "Sous les ciel de Paris," "Autumn In Venice," "Moon River" and more. 2002.
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ANDSNES: BALLAD FOR EDVARD GRIEG
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Leif Ove Andsnes hosts this documentary on the life and music of Grieg on the 100th anniversary of his death. Grieg's story is accompanied by performances of works like Ballade in G Minor, as well as a piano concerto and lyric pieces performed in the composer's former home.
54 mins.
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ANTONIN DVORAK
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Czech composer Antonin Dvorkak (1841-1904) is best known for blending the rhythms and melodies of his Bohemian homeland with symphonic and chamber music. This documentary on the composer's life and work uses dramatic episodes interwoven with music and dance tableaux. Performed by the Quatuor Morency. Bernar Hebert---France---2004---52 mins.
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ANTONIO VIVALDI
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This graceful and visually compelling program uses vivid concertos and stylized recreations to illuminate the life of Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), the Italian priest turned violinist and baroque composer. Features performances by the I Musici de Montreal Orchestra conducted by Yuli Turovsly and choreography by Danielle Tardif. Raymond Saint-Jean---Canada---2005---55 mins.
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ANYWAY ROLAND DYENS
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French classical guitarist Roland Dyens became famous for approaching his instrument with jazz, folk, and traditional French music in mind. This is made abundantly clear in Anyway, a program that combines performance clips of and interviews with Dyens, a current professor at the Paris Conservatory.
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ART OF CHRISTIAN FERRAS
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Filmed in the early 1960s, this compilation of material shows off all the incredible talents of violinist Christian Ferras. Working his way through a number of celebrated works from the pantheon of classical music, this is a great way to discover Ferras' many talents. Among the selection of pieces performed are Ravel's "Tzigane," Bartok's "Sonata No. 2 for Violin & Piano," Debussy's "Sonata For Violin and Piano," Mendelssohn's "Violin Concerto in E Minor," and many others. 72 mins.
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ART OF CONDUCTING: LEGENDARY
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Over 100 minutes of rare and never-before-seen footage of such great conducting legends as Wilhelm Furtwangler, Erich Kleiber, Charles Munch, Sergiu Celibidache, Evgeny Mravinsky and others. The historical clips are interspersed with candid, insightful commentary by several of the subjects and
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ART OF GERARD SOUZAY VOL. 2
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More treasures from the archives of Canadian television. This second volume devoted to the legendary interpreter of French melodies and German lieder features performances of songs by Faure, Duparc, Schubert, Strauss, and others. Includes a 1977 documentary on Souzay featuring excerpts from his master classes. With English and French subtitles. 1956-1967, 97 mins.
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ART OF HENRYK SZERYNG
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Celebrated violinist Henryk Szeryng is captured in top form through various televised performances from 1960 and 1988. The December 25, 1988 performance features recitals of Beethoven's "Violin Concerto in D," Bach's "Fugue from Sonata No. 1," and Marroquin's "De mi Patria". The February 1, 1960 performance includes recitals of Pugnani's "largo Expressivo," Sarasate's "Zapateado," and Suk's "Chanson d'amour". Both were taped live in Canada with l'Orchestre symphonique de Radio-Canada and featuring pianist Charles Reiner.
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ART OF JEAN- PIERRE RAMPAL
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Legendary flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal is seen and heard here in this collection of rare television performances from 1957-1966. Boccherini's "Flute Concerto in D major," Haydyn's "Concerto for Flute, Harpsichord, & Sting Orchestra," and Bach's "Sonata in G minor" are just some of the highlights included. 120
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ART OF KARL BOHM
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This program showcases the work of conductor Karl Bohm, including Karl Bohm and Jon Vickers in Concert featuring music from Beethoven, Mozart, and Wagner, and Karl Bohm - The Birth of a Symphony featuring the CBC Festival Chorus and music from Beethoven.
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ART OF PIANO: GREAT PIANISTS
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"Here, in all their glory and individuality, are Rachmaninov, Moiseiwitsch, Edwin and Annie Fischer, Cziffra, Gielels et al...listen, look, learn and wonder" (Gramaphone). The previously mentioned artists are just a few of the keyboard giants featured in this compilation of performance footage, including some very rare archival clips. 2000, 120 mins.
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