Type: Documentary
Director: Angelika Stiehler
Year: 2007
This documentary provides insights into Brahms's life, his creative process, and the historical context of his compositions. Johannes Brahms was a child prodigy who showed precocious talent. Known for his perfectionism, he often revised or destroyed unsatisfactory works. His close relationship with Robert and Clara Schumann significantly influenced his career and created his lasting legacy. Brahms's love for nature inspired his compositions, yet, despite everything, he remained humble.
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Mendelssohn
Type: Documentary
Director: Kurt Masur
Year: 2007This is an excellent program for anyone interested in Felix Mendelssohn’s genius and the cultural history of the 19th century. Mendelssohn's works have an expressive yet balanced emotional quality that captures the Romantic movement and the poli...
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Haydn
Type: Documentary
Director: Angelika Stiehler
Soloist: Mariss Jansons
Year: 2007Joseph Haydn was a genius of innovation and charm. This documentary explores his life, showing why he is often called the "Father of the Symphony." Haydn's blend of creativity and structure shaped the classical era ...
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Ravel
Type: Documentary
Soloist: Daniel Barenboim
Director: Angelika Stiehler
Year: 2007A Romantic Ode to Ravel: Step into a world of shimmering melodies and lush harmonies with Discovering Masterpieces of Classical Music – Ravel, a documentary as enchanting as the music of Maurice Ravel himself. L...
