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András Schiff in Conversation

directed by Claus Wischmann, 1966-; produced by Christina Sas; performed by András Schiff, 1953-, in András Schiff with Capella Andrea Barca (EuroArts, 2010), 14 mins

This documentary features András Schiff.

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Barenboim or the Power of Music

directed by Sabine Scharnagl; produced by Magdalena Herbst, Bayerischer Rundfunk, Unitel and Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (RBB) (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: Monarda Arts, 2017), 1 hour 29 mins

“He is probably the greatest musician of our time. There’s no doubt about it.” – Zubin Mehta on Daniel BarenboimOn the occasion of the anniversary of Daniel Barenboim, one of the most renowned conductors and pianists of our times, an all-embracing portrait of this outstanding musical personality has been c...

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Berezovsky: Portrait

directed by Jan Schmidt-Garre, 1962-; produced by Jan Schmidt-Garre, 1962- and Marieke Schroeder, 1970-; performed by Boris Berezovsky, in Legato - The World of Piano: Boris Berezovsky, Change of Plans (EuroArts, 2006), 32 mins

This documentary features Boris Berezovsky.

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Copland Portrait

directed by Terry Sanders, 1931-; composed by Aaron Copland, 1900-1990; conducted by Aaron Copland, 1900-1990; produced by Freida Lee Mock, fl. 1967-2013 and Terry Sanders, 1931-, United States Information Agency (Santa Monica, CA: American Film Foundation, 1967), 30 mins

Aaron Copland is considered by many to be America's premier composer. His musical works range from ballet and orchestra to choral music and movie scores. "Copland Portrait" is a rare intimate portrait of a man and his music. Filmed at Copland's home in Peekskill, N.Y., at Tanglewood, and in Washington D.C., this a...

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The Curse of the Gothic Symphony

directed by Randall Wood, 1969-; produced by Veronica Fury, fl. 2005; performed by Eugene Gilfedder, fl. 1993-2015, Veronica Fury and John Curro, 1932- (New York, NY: First Run Features, 2011), 1 hour 22 mins

The Curse of the Gothic Symphony follows the journey of a fanatical and eclectic group of music lovers who aspire to break the curse behind British composer Havergal Brian's notorious First Symphony. At over two hours long and requiring two orchestras, four brass bands and five full choirs it is regarded as the Mt...

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Dmitry Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces

directed by Reiner Moritz, 1938-; composed by Dmitri Shostakovich, 1906-1975; conducted by Valery Gergiev, 1953-; produced by RM Creative and Telmondis; performed by Daniil Trifonov, Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov), St Petersburg (France: Telmondis, 2015), 56 mins

Shostakovich is arguably one of the great composers of the 20th Century. In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of his death in 1975 we take the opportunity to revisit his life and works. Never before has a filmmaker had the chance to draw on the complete symphonies of the composer, his six concertos, his opera...

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From War To Peace: The World Orchestra for Peace

directed by Charles Kaye, fl. 1977; conducted by Valery Gergiev, 1953-; produced by Thomas Hieber, fl. 2001, British Broadcasting Corporation, Westdeutscher Rundfunk and Unitel Classica, in From War To Peace: The World Orchestra for Peace (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2014), 56 mins

This documentary celebrates 20 years of the World Orchestra for Peace (1995-2015), with excerpts from the 2014 UNESCO Concert for Peace at the BBC Proms, with works by Gustav Mahler, Richard Strauss and Roxanna Panufnik, conducted by Valery Gergiev. Also featured are a rare archive of Georg Solti with Richard Stra...

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George London: Between Gods and Demons

directed by Marita Stocker, fl. 2010-2017; produced by Oliver Becker, fl. 2002; performed by Hilde Zadek, Neil Shicoff, Catherine Malfitano, 1948-, Deborah Polaski, Waldemar Kmentt and George London, 1920-1985, in George London: Between Gods and Demons (Germany: ArtHaus Musik, 2011), 2 hours 34 mins

George London was one of the most impressive bass-baritones of the postwar era. He sang on the side of Maria Callas, Renata Tebaldi and Nicolai Gedda, to name only a few, and captured the audience’s hearts with his distinctive voice and his charismatic stage presence. Way too early he had to stop his singing car...

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Hamelin: Portrait

directed by Jan Schmidt-Garre, 1962-; produced by Jan Schmidt-Garre, 1962- and Marieke Schroeder, 1970-; performed by Marc-André Hamelin, 1961-, in Legato - The World of Piano: Marc-André Hamelin, No Limits (EuroArts, 2007), 30 mins

This documentary features Marc-André Hamelin in concert and interview. He presented works by Joseph Haydn, Frédéric Chopin, Claude Debussy, and George Gershwin along with his own compositions at the Philharmonie Essen in June 2007.

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Herbert von Karajan

directed by Gernot Friedel, 1941-; conducted by Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989; produced by Herbert von Karajan Centrum Wien and Austrian Broadcasting Corporation Radio & Television (ORF); performed by Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989, in Herbert von Karajan (Bristol, England: Digital Classics Distribution, 1999), 1 hour 28 mins

Herbert von Karajan (1908-89), one of the twentieth century’s most fascinating and complex geniuses, bestrode the post-war classical music world like a colossus. He won unprecedented musical power and public acclaim but also had many detractors. This definitive film reveals the phenomenon of the maestro, chartin...

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