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4 Better, 4 Worse: The Anatomy of a String Quartet
directed by Reiner Moritz, 1938-; composed by Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809; produced by Reiner Moritz, 1938-; performed by Lindsay String Quartet, in Haydn String Quartets - The Lindsays (Opus Arte, 2005), 52 mins
This documentary features the Lindsay String Quartet and is about the history and importance of string quartets. Concert footage is excerpted.
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directed by Reiner Moritz, 1938-; composed by Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809; produced by Reiner Moritz, 1938-; performed by Lindsay String Quartet, in Haydn String Quartets - The Lindsays (Opus Arte, 2005), 52 mins
Description
This documentary features the Lindsay String Quartet and is about the history and importance of string quartets. Concert footage is excerpted.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Lindsay String Quartet
Contributor
Reiner Moritz, 1938-
Author / Creator
Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809, Reiner Moritz, 1938-, Lindsay String Quartet
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Performance practice, Music history, Classical Music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Opus Arte.
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Ashkenazy Observed: Episodes From the Life of a Wandeirng Musician
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-, in Ashkenazy Observed: Episodes From the Life of a Wandering Musician (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1987), 1 hour 5 mins
This documentary directed by Christopher Nupen is about Vladimir Ashkenazy.
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-, in Ashkenazy Observed: Episodes From the Life of a Wandering Musician (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1987), 1 hour 5 mins
Description
This documentary directed by Christopher Nupen is about Vladimir Ashkenazy.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-
Contributor
Allegro Films, London, England
Author / Creator
Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Allegro Films, London, England
Person Discussed
Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-
Topic / Theme
Music, Performers, Concerts, Piano
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1987 by Allegro Films
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Between Two Worlds
directed by Mark Kidel, fl. 1974; performed by Ravi Shankar, 1920-2012, in Ravi Shankar In Portrait (Opus Arte, 1996), 1 hour 29 mins
This documentary, by director Mark Kidel, features Pandit Ravi Shankar.
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directed by Mark Kidel, fl. 1974; performed by Ravi Shankar, 1920-2012, in Ravi Shankar In Portrait (Opus Arte, 1996), 1 hour 29 mins
Description
This documentary, by director Mark Kidel, features Pandit Ravi Shankar.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Ravi Shankar, 1920-2012
Author / Creator
Mark Kidel, fl. 1974, Ravi Shankar, 1920-2012
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Opus Arte
Topic / Theme
Performance influences, Music schools, Performing arts life, Classical Music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Opus Arte.
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Classical Music for Everyone?
directed by Günter Atteln, fl. 2004-2015; produced by Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015, ARTE, ZDF Television and Accentus Music, in Classical Music for Everyone? A documentary about the popularization of classical music (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2015), 52 mins
Although the aesthetics of staging and broadcasting classical music haven't changed much within the past 30 years, a parallel universe driven by a new event culture, marketing strategies and stardom has developed. With the first CD in 1982 as the starting point of the "popularization of classical music" the phenom...
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directed by Günter Atteln, fl. 2004-2015; produced by Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015, ARTE, ZDF Television and Accentus Music, in Classical Music for Everyone? A documentary about the popularization of classical music (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2015), 52 mins
Description
Although the aesthetics of staging and broadcasting classical music haven't changed much within the past 30 years, a parallel universe driven by a new event culture, marketing strategies and stardom has developed. With the first CD in 1982 as the starting point of the "popularization of classical music" the phenomenon found its peak in the 1990s with the overwhelming success of the "Three Tenors." Günter Atteln's documentary "Classical Music for...
Although the aesthetics of staging and broadcasting classical music haven't changed much within the past 30 years, a parallel universe driven by a new event culture, marketing strategies and stardom has developed. With the first CD in 1982 as the starting point of the "popularization of classical music" the phenomenon found its peak in the 1990s with the overwhelming success of the "Three Tenors." Günter Atteln's documentary "Classical Music for Everyone?" offers a close look at the origin and development of classical music presentation. Interviews with insiders in the field provide a unique insight and outlook on the future of this genre.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015, ARTE, ZDF Television, Accentus Music, Ian T. Dickinson, 1963-
Author / Creator
Günter Atteln, fl. 2004-2015
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
C Major Entertainment
Speaker / Narrator
Ian T. Dickinson, 1963-
Topic / Theme
Popular culture, Marketing and advertising, Audio recordings, Performers, Music industry, Classical
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 by C Major Entertainment
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The Colón Ring: Wagner in Buenos Aires
directed by Hans Christoph von Bock, fl. 1988; produced by Bernhard Fleischer, 1971-, Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images and Deutsche Welle; performed by Orchestra of Teatro Colón, in The Colón Ring - Wagner in Buenos Aires (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2012), 1 hour 35 mins
To honor Richard Wagner's 200th birthday, Latin America's famous opera house in Buenos Aires hosts a one-of-a-kind project: Performing Wagner's powerful music drama "The Ring of the Nibelung" on stage in a single day. The documentary film "Der Colón Ring - Wagner in Buenos Aires" (The Colón Ring - Wagner in Buen...
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directed by Hans Christoph von Bock, fl. 1988; produced by Bernhard Fleischer, 1971-, Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images and Deutsche Welle; performed by Orchestra of Teatro Colón, in The Colón Ring - Wagner in Buenos Aires (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2012), 1 hour 35 mins
Description
To honor Richard Wagner's 200th birthday, Latin America's famous opera house in Buenos Aires hosts a one-of-a-kind project: Performing Wagner's powerful music drama "The Ring of the Nibelung" on stage in a single day. The documentary film "Der Colón Ring - Wagner in Buenos Aires" (The Colón Ring - Wagner in Buenos Aires), directed by Hans Christoph von Bock, follows each step of the unusual production. The film aims to entertain viewers while s...
To honor Richard Wagner's 200th birthday, Latin America's famous opera house in Buenos Aires hosts a one-of-a-kind project: Performing Wagner's powerful music drama "The Ring of the Nibelung" on stage in a single day. The documentary film "Der Colón Ring - Wagner in Buenos Aires" (The Colón Ring - Wagner in Buenos Aires), directed by Hans Christoph von Bock, follows each step of the unusual production. The film aims to entertain viewers while showing them how Wagner's vision of "The Ring of the Nibelung" emerges as a Gesamtkunstwerk and an all-encompassing live theater experience.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Orchestra of Teatro Colón
Contributor
Bernhard Fleischer, 1971-, Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images, Deutsche Welle
Author / Creator
Hans Christoph von Bock, fl. 1988, Orchestra of Teatro Colón
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
C Major Entertainment
Speaker / Narrator
Valentina Carrasco, fl. 2012, Roberto Paternostro, Katharina Wagner, 1978-, Cord Garben, 1943-
Person Discussed
Valentina Carrasco, fl. 2012, Roberto Paternostro, Katharina Wagner, 1978-, Cord Garben, 1943-, Richard Wagner, 1813-1883
Topic / Theme
Theater directors, Musical performances, Rehearsals, Opera
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 by C Major Entertainment
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Daniel Barenboim: Crossing Borders, Part 1, Music and Politics
directed by Paul Smaczny, 1957-; conducted by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Paul Smaczny, 1957- and Maria Stodtmeier, fl. 2008, ARTE, ZDF Television and Accentus Music; performed by West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, in Daniel Barenboim: Crossing Borders, Part 1 (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2012), 55 mins
This documentary gives an insight into the social meaning of music. It is featuring the UN Messenger of Peace, Daniel Barenboim leading a spectacular concert in Gaza in May 2011, working with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra and discussing about music and politics. Part 1: Music and Politics (55' min) // Part 2: M...
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directed by Paul Smaczny, 1957-; conducted by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Paul Smaczny, 1957- and Maria Stodtmeier, fl. 2008, ARTE, ZDF Television and Accentus Music; performed by West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, in Daniel Barenboim: Crossing Borders, Part 1 (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2012), 55 mins
Description
This documentary gives an insight into the social meaning of music. It is featuring the UN Messenger of Peace, Daniel Barenboim leading a spectacular concert in Gaza in May 2011, working with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra and discussing about music and politics. Part 1: Music and Politics (55' min) // Part 2: Musical Approaches (28' min) // Part 3: Part 3 Music and Taboo (28' min / UPCOMING 58' min).
Date Written / Recorded
2011-05
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Contributor
Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, Andreas Köppen, fl. 1995-2012, Toine Merterns, fl. 1995-2016, Paul Smaczny, 1957-, Maria Stodtmeier, fl. 2008, ARTE, ZDF Television, Accentus Music
Author / Creator
Paul Smaczny, 1957-, West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
C Major Entertainment
Series
Daniel Barenboim: Crossing Borders
Person Discussed
Joschka Fischer, 1948-, Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827
Topic / Theme
Music criticism, Political boundaries, Political commentary, Performing arts, Cultural ethos, Classical, Palestinians, Israelis
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 by C Major Entertainment
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Daniel Barenboim: Crossing Borders, Part 2, Living with Music
directed by Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015; produced by Maria Stodtmeier, fl. 2008, ARTE, ZDF Television and Accentus Music, in Daniel Barenboim: Crossing Borders, Part 2 (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2012), 28 mins
This three-part documentary accompanies outstanding artist Daniel Barenboim on his quest into the social meaning of music and the secrets of sound. In this second part f the documentary, he demonstrates his musical approaches towards the secrets of music and its sound, how he brings an orchestral score to life and...
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directed by Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015; produced by Maria Stodtmeier, fl. 2008, ARTE, ZDF Television and Accentus Music, in Daniel Barenboim: Crossing Borders, Part 2 (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2012), 28 mins
Description
This three-part documentary accompanies outstanding artist Daniel Barenboim on his quest into the social meaning of music and the secrets of sound. In this second part f the documentary, he demonstrates his musical approaches towards the secrets of music and its sound, how he brings an orchestral score to life and create a musical sound that touches the audience and orchestra musicians equally. Part 1: Music and Politics (55' min) // Part 2: Musi...
This three-part documentary accompanies outstanding artist Daniel Barenboim on his quest into the social meaning of music and the secrets of sound. In this second part f the documentary, he demonstrates his musical approaches towards the secrets of music and its sound, how he brings an orchestral score to life and create a musical sound that touches the audience and orchestra musicians equally. Part 1: Music and Politics (55' min) // Part 2: Musical Approaches (28' min) // Part 3: Part 3 Music and Taboo (28' min / UPCOMING 58' min).
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Andreas Köppen, fl. 1995-2012, Toine Merterns, fl. 1995-2016, Maria Stodtmeier, fl. 2008, ARTE, ZDF Television, Accentus Music
Author / Creator
Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
C Major Entertainment
Series
Daniel Barenboim: Crossing Borders
Topic / Theme
Seminars and workshops, Music arrangement, Performing arts
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 by C Major Entertainment
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Daniel Barenboim: Crossing Borders, Part 3, Music and Taboo – Wagner in Israel
directed by Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015; conducted by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Maria Stodtmeier, fl. 2008 and Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015, ARTE, ZDF Television and Accentus Music; performed by Waltraud Meier, 1956-, in Daniel Barenboim: Crossing Borders, Part 3 (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2012), 28 mins
This three-part documentary accompanies outstanding artist Daniel Barenboim on his quest into the social meaning of music and the secrets of sound. This third part of the documentary focuses on Richard Wagner in reference to his taboo in Israel. Daniel Barenboim addresses the question whether music as an art form...
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directed by Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015; conducted by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Maria Stodtmeier, fl. 2008 and Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015, ARTE, ZDF Television and Accentus Music; performed by Waltraud Meier, 1956-, in Daniel Barenboim: Crossing Borders, Part 3 (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2012), 28 mins
Description
This three-part documentary accompanies outstanding artist Daniel Barenboim on his quest into the social meaning of music and the secrets of sound. This third part of the documentary focuses on Richard Wagner in reference to his taboo in Israel. Daniel Barenboim addresses the question whether music as an art form can be judged from a purely musical perspective or if it can’t be separated from the views and beliefs of its creator. Part 1: Music...
This three-part documentary accompanies outstanding artist Daniel Barenboim on his quest into the social meaning of music and the secrets of sound. This third part of the documentary focuses on Richard Wagner in reference to his taboo in Israel. Daniel Barenboim addresses the question whether music as an art form can be judged from a purely musical perspective or if it can’t be separated from the views and beliefs of its creator. Part 1: Music and Politics (55' min) // Part 2: Musical Approaches (28' min) // Part 3: Part 3 Music and Taboo (28' min / UPCOMING 58' min).
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Waltraud Meier, 1956-
Contributor
Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, Andreas Köppen, fl. 1995-2012, Toine Merterns, fl. 1995-2016, Maria Stodtmeier, fl. 2008, Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015, ARTE, ZDF Television, Accentus Music
Author / Creator
Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015, Waltraud Meier, 1956-
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
C Major Entertainment
Series
Daniel Barenboim: Crossing Borders
Person Discussed
Joschka Fischer, 1948-, Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945, Richard Wagner, 1813-1883
Topic / Theme
Fascism, Social consciousness, Political causes, Performing arts, Palestinians, Israelis, Jews
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 by C Major Entertainment
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The Gift of Music
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Evgeny Kissin, 1971-, in The Gift of Music (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1998), 1 hour
A film by Christopher Nupen with the Russian master pianist who has taken the classical music world by storm in the past fifteen years. Evgeny Kissin not only has dazzling virtuosity and unmistakable star-appeal, his meteoric rise to the top of the international concert circuit has seldom been equalled. There have...
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Evgeny Kissin, 1971-, in The Gift of Music (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1998), 1 hour
Description
A film by Christopher Nupen with the Russian master pianist who has taken the classical music world by storm in the past fifteen years. Evgeny Kissin not only has dazzling virtuosity and unmistakable star-appeal, his meteoric rise to the top of the international concert circuit has seldom been equalled. There have been few careers in music that have climbed so high, so fast. The film shows Kissin in preparation, interview, rehearsal and performan...
A film by Christopher Nupen with the Russian master pianist who has taken the classical music world by storm in the past fifteen years. Evgeny Kissin not only has dazzling virtuosity and unmistakable star-appeal, his meteoric rise to the top of the international concert circuit has seldom been equalled. There have been few careers in music that have climbed so high, so fast. The film shows Kissin in preparation, interview, rehearsal and performance with several dazzling performances shot live on stage, in true concert conditions, where this captivating artist is undoubtedly at his best.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Evgeny Kissin, 1971-
Contributor
Allegro Films, London, England
Author / Creator
Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, Evgeny Kissin, 1971-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Allegro Films, London, England
Person Discussed
Evgeny Kissin, 1971-
Topic / Theme
Performance practice, Piano
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1998 by Allegro Films
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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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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
Description
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.
Date Written / Recorded
2007
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Marc-André Hamelin, 1961-
Contributor
Jan Schmidt-Garre, 1962-, Marieke Schroeder, 1970-
Author / Creator
Jan Schmidt-Garre, 1962-, Marc-André Hamelin, 1961-
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
EuroArts
Topic / Theme
Pianos, Musicians, Performance practice, Classical Music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of EuroArts Music International GmbH.
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