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| Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake |
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One of the most beloved ballets of all time, great Russian composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's riveting, lyrical SWAN LAKE is based on a German fairy tale. A fantastical story of love and metamorphosis, the smooth elegance and refined beauty of the music is matched by breathtaking dance choreography ...
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| Lebrun & Mozart |
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The oboe is the highlighted instrument in this fine performance of two major classical works, filmed in the majestic Alpine town of Lagano, Switzerland in 1991. One of international music's most accomplished oboists, Italian virtuoso Omar Zoboli, displays his sensitivity and depth in playing Lebrun' ...
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| Debussy, Spohr, & Dvorak |
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Two of Switzerland's own musical masters, conductor Peter Maag and clarinetist Curzio Petraglio, team up to expertly perform a unique program of works by Claude Debussy, Anton Dvorak, and the lesser known, yet equally talented, Louis Spohr. Both men started their musical education early in their liv ...
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| Aldo Ciccolini |
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Despite being born in Italy, Aldo Ciccolini made his name in France after tackling a number of works by notable French composers. He carries on this work here, with a selection of performances by artists such as Ravel, Debussy, and Satie, in programs culled from 1956 and 1979. The Orchestre de Radio ...
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| Istomin-Stern-Rose Trio - Beethoven Op. 1 #3 |
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This famed ensemble, consisting of pianist Eugene Istomin, cellist Leonard Rose, and violinist Isaac Stern, is captured during a June 23, 1965 performance for the Canadian Broadcasting Company. Taped before a live audience, this trio breathes a pulsating life into Beethoven's Trio in C minor, Op. 1, ...
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| Ariadne Auf Naxos |
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ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, based on a work my Moliere and composed by Richard Strauss, draws in viewers to its opera within an opera, hosted by a nouveau riche man who demands a spectacular evening of entertainment for his guests, which includes fireworks and both a comic and tragic opera. As the opera comp ...
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| Mozart & Schubert |
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Swiss-born and internationally renowned, conductor Christof Escher studied under Herbert von Karajan, a legend of 20th century classical music. On MOZART AND SCHUBERT, he conducts the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana in a stirring performance of 4 works by Mozart and Schubert. Russian pianist Mikha ...
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| Beethoven & Brahms |
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Beethoven and Brahms have much in common. Both hailed from Austria, were major figureheads of the Romantic period of music, and remain two of the most performed composers in the world. Here, two of their most beautiful and emotionally resonant works--Beethoven's widely adored "Emperor" Concerto and ...
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| Schumann, Chopin, & Schubert |
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South African pianist Steven de Groote was a stunningly talented musician who never got to enjoy all of the fruits of his labor; he died tragically after a plane crash at age 36. Still, in his short life, de Groote made a mark on the international classical music scene, winning the coveted Gold Meta ...
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| Strauss & Brahms |
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Two of Austrian's golden sons, the Johanns Strauss and Brahms, have some of their most extraordinary pieces revived here through the magical fingers of pianist Bernd Glemser. A native of Germany, Glember was practically born tickling the ivories. Famed for his depth, sensitive, and technical perfect ...
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| Chopin & Beethoven |
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Two of the most emotional and passionate composers of the Romantic period, Chopin and Beethoven, are showcased at this 1988 performance by the Lugano, Switzerland based Orchestra della Svizerra Italiana. The featured soloist is pianist Tzimon Barto, one of the few American musicians who is acclaimed ...
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| Di Lasso & Ockeghem |
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Dedicated to the exploration and reinterpretation of Early, pre-Baroque music, Great Britain's Consort of Musicke and Hilliard Ensemble are two highly respected orchestras. They team up here to perform vibrant renditions of Di Lasso's "La Lagrime di San Pietro" and Ockeghem's "Missa pro defunctis." ...
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| Faur?, Franck, Bizet, & Saint Saens |
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Based in the breathtaking Alpine city of Lugano, Switzerland, the illustrious Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana attracts guest solists and conductors from all over the globe. This 1985 performance brings together Israeli conductor David Shallon and Brazilian pianist Nelson Freire. Shallon was a fame ...
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| Johann Strauss - Famous Works |
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Vienna is a European culture capitol that has spawned more than its fair share of musical, artistic, and intellectual geniuses. None is more beloved than Johann Strauss, Jr. who dominated the 19th century music scene with his mastery of the Waltz. The so-called "Waltz King" is paid a suitable tribut ...
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| Zoltan Kocsis - Mozart, Beethoven, & Schubert |
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Renowned Hungarian composer, conductor, and pianist Zoltan Kocsis is known for his thoughtful and emotive interpretations of the classics. This recording showcases his flair for three masters -- Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. Running nearly 90 minutes, Kocsis's playing captures the myriad of emoti ...
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| Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique: Charles Munch - Radio Canada |
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Great French conductor Charles Munch conducts a stunning performance of Berlioz's masterpiece "Symphonie Fantastique" on this video. The Romantic French composer Berlioz based the symphony on his own tumultuous personal life; the music reflects his own obsessive love affair. This great meshing of co ...
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| Simplicius |
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David Pountney's unique stages enhances an already classic opera written by Johann Strauss. This story of hidden identity and love is set during the Thirty Years War and stars Michael Volle, Rolf Haunstein and Martin Zysset.
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| Jon Vickers - Early Telecasts Radio Canada, 1954-1956 |
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Between the years 1954 and 1956, master tenor Jon Vickers displayed talent that went beyond the call in more than a few performances that were captured and televised by Radio Canada. This program features the best of those telecasts and includes Vickers along with Eva Likova, Robert Savoie, Louis Qu ...
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| Classical Christmas |
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Entertaining words and pictures are united in this special presentation for this magical holiday video. Music is visually interpreted with enchanting scenes from natures' winter and classical images from the Christmas season such as snow scenes, ice skaters, and decorative artwork of Currier and Ive ...
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| Jon Vickers: Four Operatic Portraits |
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Celebrated operatic tenor Jon Vickers performs four fully-staged scenes portraying the following characters: Handel's Samson, Beethoven's Florestan (from "Fidelio"), Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes, and Verdi's Otello. Performed for the Canadian Broadcasting Company at Ottowa's National Arts Centre ...
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| Jose Carreras and Friends |
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In a royal benefit for Carreras' Leukemia Foundation, the great tenor is joined by Agnes Baltsa, Ruggero Raimondi, Katia Ricciarelli, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Selections range from duets to arias to popular music.
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