Biographies and Interviews with Composers and Musicians

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  • Discovering Masterpieces of Classical Music

    1 season

    Type: Documentary
    Conductor: Claudio Abbado
    Directed by: Angelika Stiehler
    Year: 2007

    This documentary is a heartfelt tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, a masterpiece that stands as a towering achievement in the history of symphonic music. With profound insights into its compositi...

  • Rivalry in Music Callas vs. Tebaldi

    Movie

    Type: Documentary
    Director: Andreas Morell
    Year: 2020

    Rivalry in Music – Callas vs. Tebaldi is a fascinating documentary that delves into the storied rivalry between two of the greatest postwar opera divas, Maria Callas and Renata Tebaldi. Although not altogether true, Callas, known as "The Tig...

  • Living Bach

    Type: Documentary
    Director: Anna Schmidt
    Year: 2023

    Johann Sebastian Bach remains a global titan of classical music, his influence spanning six continents. This program explores the profound impact of Bach's music, showcasing individuals from Japan to Paraguay united by their devotion to his tim...

  • Conversations with Yehudi Menuhin - Mykonos, June 1994

    Movie

    Type: Documentary
    Cast: Yehudi Menuhin
    Director: Bruno Monsaingeon
    Year:1994

    Conversations with Yehudi Menuhin – Mykonos, June 1994 is an intimate documentary featuring the legendary violinist Yehudi Menuhin. In a serene setting on the Greek island of Mykonos, Menuhin reflects on his life, musi...

  • Mahler, Song of the Earth

    Type: Documentary
    Director: Angelika Stiehler
    Year: 2007

    The documentary explores Mahler's life and the inspiration behind his renowned work, "Song of the Earth." It provides a deeper understanding of his creative process and the emotional depth of his music, offering historical context that elu...

  • Rivalry in Music - Schonberg vs. Stravinsky

    Movie

    Type: Documentary
    Director: Sylvie Kursten
    Year: 2021

    Rivalry in Music – Schönberg vs. Stravinsky explores the clash between two towering figures of 20th-century music: Arnold Schönberg and Igor Stravinsky. Through a deep dive into their contrasting musical philosophies, the documentary examines...

  • Maris Jansons - A Tale of Four Orchestras

    Movie

    Type: Documentary
    Directed by: Peter Maniura
    Year: 2023

    Mariss Jansons: A Tale of Four Orchestras is a captivating documentary that paints an intimate portrait of the legendary Latvian conductor. Through his journey with four of the world’s most esteemed orchestras the film reveals the passion, ...

  • Paganini's Demon

    Movie

    Type: Documentary
    Director: Christopher Nupen
    Year: 1997

    Paganini's Daemon brilliantly captures the virtuosic and dramatic essence of Niccolò Paganini's music. Known as the "Devil’s Violinist," his works pushed technical boundaries. This performance delivers thrilling precision and emotional de...

  • Claudio Abbado - Hearing the Silence

    Movie

    Type: Documentary
    Directed by: Paul Smaczny
    Concert clips conducted by: Claudio Abbado
    Year: 2003

    Claudio Abbado – Hearing the Silence explores the life and artistry of the legendary Italian conductor. It highlights Abbado’s unique style and deep emotional connection with orchestras. The film sh...

  • The Orchestra - Claudio Abbado

    Movie

    Type: Documentary
    Orchestra: Orchestra Mozart
    Conductor: Claudio Abbado
    Director: Helmut Failoni and Franceso Merini
    Year: 2014

    The Orchestra – Claudio Abbado and the Musicians of the Orchestra Mozart is a captivating documentary that follows the renowned conductor Claudio Abbado as he collabora...

  • Enrico Caruso – The Eternal Voice

    Movie

    Type: Documentary
    Director: Norbert Buse
    Year: 2021

    Enrico Caruso - The Eternal Voice is a documentary film celebrating the life and legacy of the legendary Italian tenor Enrico Caruso. With the use of intriguing footage, important recordings, and archival material, the film explores his remarka...

  • Gustav Mahler; Singer for the Earth

    Movie

    Type: Documentary
    Director: Frank Scheffer
    Year: 2022

    Gustav Mahler – Singer for the Earth is a poetic documentary that explores the life of the Austrian composer, whose music is deeply intertwined with nature, spirituality, and human emotion. The film illuminates Mahler’s personal struggles, i...

  • Gerald Finzi, Pastoral Composer

    1 season

    Finzi’s work is steeped in the quietness of the English countryside and the emotions of poetry.

  • Glenn Gould - Hereafter

    Movie

    Type: Biopic
    Director: Bruno Monsaingeon
    Year: 2005

    Glenn Gould - Hereafter is a fascinating documentary that delves into the life and work of the legendary Canadian pianist Glenn Gould. Gould was celebrated for his interpretations of Bach's keyboard works and also played pieces by Beethoven, Mo...

  • Franz Liszt - The Pilgrimage Years

    Movie

    Type: Documentary
    Director: Angelo Bozzolini
    Yera: 2011

    Franz Liszt: The Pilgrimage Years is a deeply moving documentary that takes us into the heart of one of music's most interesting figures. Born in Hungary, we see Liszt's profound journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening during his ...

  • Rachmaninoff Revisited

    Movie

    Type: Documentary
    Directed by: Peter Rosen
    Year: 2020

    Rachmaninoff Revisited is a documentary that delves into the life and music of the iconic Russian composer and pianist, Sergei Rachmaninoff. The film explores his deep emotional connection to music, his compositional genius, and his legacy as...

  • Mendelssohn Unknown

    Movie

    Type: Documentary
    Director: Angelika Stiehler
    Year: 2009

    "Mendelssohn Unknown" offers an intimate exploration of Felix Mendelssohn’s life and genius, using his letters and those of his sister Fanny. Evocative Super8 imagery brings his world to life. The documentary covers his training, religiou...

  • Rostropovich: The Indomitable Bow

    Movie

    Type: Documentary
    Director: Bruno Monsaingeon
    Year: 2017

    Rostropovich: The Indomitable Bow is a powerful, soul-stirring journey into the life of the legendary cellist and conductor, Mstislav Rostropovich. Through intimate interviews and intriguing footage, the documentary captures the intensity ...

  • Chopin, I am not afraid of Darkness

    Movie

    Type: Documentary
    Director: Kim Seong Hwa and Joanna Kaczmarek
    Year: 2022

    Chopin: I Am Not Afraid of Darkness delves into the life and legacy of the iconic Polish composer Frédéric Chopin. The film explores his intense emotional world, the struggles he faced with illness, and his contribution to...