Type: Documentary
Director: Angelika Stiehler
Performance by: Daniel Barenboim
Year: 2007
Discovering Masterpieces of Classical Music - Debussy explores the revolutionary works of Claude Debussy, one of the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The episode highlights his break from traditional musical forms, focusing on key pieces Clair de Lune, Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, and La Mer. It examines Debussy’s innovative use of harmony, texture, and tone color, revealing how his music was transformative and created a new musical language.
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Bruckner
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Beethoven
Type: Documentary
Director: Angelika Stiehler
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Mahler, Song of the Earth
Type: Documentary
Director: Angelika Stiehler
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