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Discovering Masterpieces of Classical Music
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Type: Documentary
Conductor: Claudio Abbado
Directed by: Angelika Stiehler
Year: 2007This 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...
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Rivalry in Music Callas vs. Tebaldi
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Type: Documentary
Director: Andreas Morell
Year: 2020Rivalry 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...
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Conversations with Yehudi Menuhin - Mykonos, June 1994
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Type: Documentary
Cast: Yehudi Menuhin
Director: Bruno Monsaingeon
Year:1994Conversations 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...
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Rivalry in Music - Schonberg vs. Stravinsky
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Type: Documentary
Director: Sylvie Kursten
Year: 2021Rivalry 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...
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Maris Jansons - A Tale of Four Orchestras
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Type: Documentary
Directed by: Peter Maniura
Year: 2023Mariss 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, ...
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Paganini's Demon
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Type: Documentary
Director: Christopher Nupen
Year: 1997Paganini'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...
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Claudio Abbado - Hearing the Silence
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Type: Documentary
Directed by: Paul Smaczny
Concert clips conducted by: Claudio Abbado
Year: 2003Claudio 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...
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The Orchestra - Claudio Abbado
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Type: Documentary
Orchestra: Orchestra Mozart
Conductor: Claudio Abbado
Director: Helmut Failoni and Franceso Merini
Year: 2014The Orchestra – Claudio Abbado and the Musicians of the Orchestra Mozart is a captivating documentary that follows the renowned conductor Claudio Abbado as he collabora...
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Enrico Caruso – The Eternal Voice
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Type: Documentary
Director: Norbert Buse
Year: 2021Enrico 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...
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Gustav Mahler; Singer for the Earth
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Type: Documentary
Director: Frank Scheffer
Year: 2022Gustav 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...
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Glenn Gould - Hereafter
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Type: Biopic
Director: Bruno Monsaingeon
Year: 2005Glenn 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...
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Franz Liszt - The Pilgrimage Years
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Type: Documentary
Director: Angelo Bozzolini
Yera: 2011Franz 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 ...
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Rachmaninoff Revisited
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Type: Documentary
Directed by: Peter Rosen
Year: 2020Rachmaninoff 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...
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Mendelssohn Unknown
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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...
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Rostropovich: The Indomitable Bow
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Type: Documentary
Director: Bruno Monsaingeon
Year: 2017Rostropovich: 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 ...
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Chopin, I am not afraid of Darkness
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Type: Documentary
Director: Kim Seong Hwa and Joanna Kaczmarek
Year: 2022Chopin: 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...