Classical Music Movies

The Opening of the Wells with music by the Czech composer, Bohuslav Martinu was supposed to be part of Laterna Magika II.: Tour programme in 1960....

Benjamin Britten's monumental anti-war oratorio from the Vladislav Hall of Prague Castle in memory of war veterans and victims. British composer...

Music historian Wulf Konold reveals the story behind Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 54, in this program, which also features a...

A popular production from 2021, straight from the historic building of the National Theatre. This star-studded title is directed by experienced...

The film includes rare archival footage and tells in a very personal way of Gidon Kremer's encounters with Johan Sebastian Bach's music, accompanying...

Mozart's life and music are described against a background of the 18th century and of the European cities which influenced his career. Stresses the...

A man, while offering to play video games with his chap, trips.

Documentary about the prestigious USA International Harp Competition, a discriminating contest held every three years that attracts talented harpists...

A two hour documentary on Johann Sebastian Bach. World-class musicians share their innermost thoughts and personal reflections on the power and...

Originally aired as part of Beethoven’s 250th anniversary celebration, Johannes Vogel conducts the Synchron Stage Orchestra to perform Gustav...

Describes the life of Franz Schubert. Explains the character of his music and conveys the flavor of early 19th century Vienna which influenced his...

Ian Hislop and John Eliot Gardiner reveal the story behind Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Described as the 'greatest 'great' piece ever written,' its...

Presents Handel as a key figure in the development of Baroque music. Illustrates with musical selections his contributions to 18th century music...

Packed with intricate melodies, harmonies, and instrumentation, Johannes Vogel conducts the Synchron Stage Orchestra to perform Antonin...

Packed with intricate melodies, harmonies, and instrumentation, Johannes Vogel conducts the Synchron Stage Orchestra to perform Brahms’...

A ballet of squares and octagons in many forms, exhibiting a variety of geometric and sometimes sensuous interactions.

As America's first international woman concert pianist, renowned lecturer, author, music critic, famous conductor's wife and champion for equal...

Joseph Haydn is renowned for taking the established forms of the symphony and string quartet and shaping them into the powerful media for musical...