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2 Nocturnes, Op. 27
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, 1810-1849; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-, in Vladimir Ashkenazy Recital No. 4 - Chopin: 2 Nocturnes, Op. 27, & Sonata in B minor, Op. 58 (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1993), 13 mins
Vladimir Ashkenazy in a series of legendary recitals, filmed by Christopher Nupen's camera.
A few days before the 75th birthday of one of our century's greatest pianists, we gather the exceptional archives in which, at the beginning of the 1980s, Vladimir Ashkenazy performs the Beethoven last five sonatas as well...
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, 1810-1849; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-, in Vladimir Ashkenazy Recital No. 4 - Chopin: 2 Nocturnes, Op. 27, & Sonata in B minor, Op. 58 (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1993), 13 mins
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Vladimir Ashkenazy in a series of legendary recitals, filmed by Christopher Nupen's camera.
A few days before the 75th birthday of one of our century's greatest pianists, we gather the exceptional archives in which, at the beginning of the 1980s, Vladimir Ashkenazy performs the Beethoven last five sonatas as well as milestones from the Chopin repertoire. Beethoven and especially Chopin are two composers which Ashkenazy never stopped performing a...
Vladimir Ashkenazy in a series of legendary recitals, filmed by Christopher Nupen's camera.
A few days before the 75th birthday of one of our century's greatest pianists, we gather the exceptional archives in which, at the beginning of the 1980s, Vladimir Ashkenazy performs the Beethoven last five sonatas as well as milestones from the Chopin repertoire. Beethoven and especially Chopin are two composers which Ashkenazy never stopped performing and recording during his long-time career, from the year 1956 when at the early age of 19 he was awarded the second prize at Chopin Competition, until now. Go back in time and meet again the 40 year-old Vladimir Ashkenazy – the concert pianist who had not yet started a career as a world-renowned conductor.
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Date Written / Recorded
1983
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-
Contributor
Allegro Films, London, England
Author / Creator
Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, 1810-1849, Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Allegro Films, London, England
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1983 by Allegro Films
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Alexander Scriabin - Etude in D sharp minor Opus 8 No. 12
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin, 1872-1915; produced by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; performed by Evgeny Kissin, 1971-, in Evgeny Kissin at Orange: Mussorgski & Encores (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 2002), 3 mins
This is a performance by Evgeny Kissin at the Chorégies d'Orange, directed by Christopher Nupen.
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin, 1872-1915; produced by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; performed by Evgeny Kissin, 1971-, in Evgeny Kissin at Orange: Mussorgski & Encores (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 2002), 3 mins
Description
This is a performance by Evgeny Kissin at the Chorégies d'Orange, directed by Christopher Nupen.
Date Written / Recorded
2002
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Evgeny Kissin, 1971-
Contributor
Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967
Author / Creator
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin, 1872-1915, Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, Evgeny Kissin, 1971-
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Allegro Films, London, England
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by Allegro Films
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Alfred Grünfeld - Paraphrase on Themes from Strauss Waltzes
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Alfred Grunfeld; produced by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; performed by Evgeny Kissin, 1971-, in Evgeny Kissin at Orange: Mussorgski & Encores (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 2002), 6 mins
This is a performance by Evgeny Kissin at the Chorégies d'Orange, directed by Christopher Nupen.
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Alfred Grunfeld; produced by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; performed by Evgeny Kissin, 1971-, in Evgeny Kissin at Orange: Mussorgski & Encores (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 2002), 6 mins
Description
This is a performance by Evgeny Kissin at the Chorégies d'Orange, directed by Christopher Nupen.
Date Written / Recorded
2002
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Evgeny Kissin, 1971-
Contributor
Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967
Author / Creator
Alfred Grunfeld, Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, Evgeny Kissin, 1971-
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Allegro Films, London, England
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by Allegro Films
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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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Barenboim on Beethoven, Part 4: The Appasionata
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827; presented by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Allegro Films; performed by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, in Barenboim on Beethoven (London, England: Allegro Films, 2020), 25 mins
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious car...
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827; presented by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Allegro Films; performed by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, in Barenboim on Beethoven (London, England: Allegro Films, 2020), 25 mins
Description
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious careers in music. Much of the material they shot has never been broadcast and, until recently, the footage had lain dormant for half a cen...
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious careers in music. Much of the material they shot has never been broadcast and, until recently, the footage had lain dormant for half a century. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the series has been resurrected in its original form. It was recorded when Daniel Barenboim was in his late twenties, full of talent, charisma and early authority. During the episodes, he talks and plays extracts at the piano, illustrating the defining characteristics of Beethoven’s compositions and sharing his personal insight into the composer’s mindset. Throughout, he addresses the camera directly as presenter, adding to the intensity of the narrative. For orchestral pieces, he conducts the New Philharmonia Orchestra or plays at the piano with Sir Adrian Boult taking the conductor’s baton. Barenboim On Beethoven is a musical journey charting Beethoven’s progression in the context of his contemporaries such as Mozart and Haydn. Over twenty key compositions are performed and dissected, making this a unique body of work.
Composition:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57, "Appassionata"
1. Allegro assai
2. Andante con moto
3. Allegro ma non troppo
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Daniel Barenboim, 1942-
Contributor
Allegro Films
Author / Creator
Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827, Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, Daniel Barenboim, 1942-
Date Published / Released
1970, 2020
Publisher
Allegro Films
Series
Barenboim on Beethoven
Topic / Theme
Sonata
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 Allegro Films
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Barenboim on Beethoven, Part 1: Genius & Destiny
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791 and Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827; conducted by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; presented by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Allegro Films; performed by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, New Philharmonia Orchestra, in Barenboim on Beethoven (London, England: Allegro Films, 2020), 26 mins
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious car...
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791 and Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827; conducted by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; presented by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Allegro Films; performed by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, New Philharmonia Orchestra, in Barenboim on Beethoven (London, England: Allegro Films, 2020), 26 mins
Description
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious careers in music. Much of the material they shot has never been broadcast and, until recently, the footage had lain dormant for half a cen...
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious careers in music. Much of the material they shot has never been broadcast and, until recently, the footage had lain dormant for half a century. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the series has been resurrected in its original form. It was recorded when Daniel Barenboim was in his late twenties, full of talent, charisma and early authority. During the episodes, he talks and plays extracts at the piano, illustrating the defining characteristics of Beethoven’s compositions and sharing his personal insight into the composer’s mindset. Throughout, he addresses the camera directly as presenter, adding to the intensity of the narrative. For orchestral pieces, he conducts the New Philharmonia Orchestra or plays at the piano with Sir Adrian Boult taking the conductor’s baton. Barenboim On Beethoven is a musical journey charting Beethoven’s progression in the context of his contemporaries such as Mozart and Haydn. Over twenty key compositions are performed and dissected, making this a unique body of work.
Compositions:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36;
Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2/1;
Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10 No. 1;
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Piano Sonata No. 14 in C minor, K. 457;
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550;
Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67;
Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92
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Date Written / Recorded
1970
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
New Philharmonia Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, 1942-
Contributor
Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, Allegro Films
Author / Creator
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791, Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827, Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, 1942-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Allegro Films
Series
Barenboim on Beethoven
Topic / Theme
Sonata, Symphony
Copyright Message
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Barenboim on Beethoven, Part 2: New Dimensions (Minuet into Scherzo)
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809 and Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827; conducted by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; presented by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Allegro Films; performed by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, New Philharmonia Orchestra, in Barenboim on Beethoven (London, England: Allegro Films, 2020), 25 mins
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious car...
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809 and Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827; conducted by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; presented by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Allegro Films; performed by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, New Philharmonia Orchestra, in Barenboim on Beethoven (London, England: Allegro Films, 2020), 25 mins
Description
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious careers in music. Much of the material they shot has never been broadcast and, until recently, the footage had lain dormant for half a cen...
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious careers in music. Much of the material they shot has never been broadcast and, until recently, the footage had lain dormant for half a century. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the series has been resurrected in its original form. It was recorded when Daniel Barenboim was in his late twenties, full of talent, charisma and early authority. During the episodes, he talks and plays extracts at the piano, illustrating the defining characteristics of Beethoven’s compositions and sharing his personal insight into the composer’s mindset. Throughout, he addresses the camera directly as presenter, adding to the intensity of the narrative. For orchestral pieces, he conducts the New Philharmonia Orchestra or plays at the piano with Sir Adrian Boult taking the conductor’s baton. Barenboim On Beethoven is a musical journey charting Beethoven’s progression in the context of his contemporaries such as Mozart and Haydn. Over twenty key compositions are performed and dissected, making this a unique body of work.
Compositions:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2 No. 3;
Joseph Haydn, Symphony No. 99 in E flat Major, Hob. I: 99;
Ludwig van Beethoven, Sonata No. 4 in E-flat Major, Op. 7;
Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica"
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Date Written / Recorded
1970
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
New Philharmonia Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, 1942-
Contributor
Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, Allegro Films
Author / Creator
Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809, Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827, Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, 1942-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Allegro Films
Series
Barenboim on Beethoven
Copyright Message
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Barenboim on Beethoven, Part 3: Form... The Waldstein
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827; produced by Allegro Films; performed by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, in Barenboim on Beethoven (London, England: Allegro Films, 2020), 26 mins
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious car...
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827; produced by Allegro Films; performed by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, in Barenboim on Beethoven (London, England: Allegro Films, 2020), 26 mins
Description
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious careers in music. Much of the material they shot has never been broadcast and, until recently, the footage had lain dormant for half a cen...
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious careers in music. Much of the material they shot has never been broadcast and, until recently, the footage had lain dormant for half a century. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the series has been resurrected in its original form. It was recorded when Daniel Barenboim was in his late twenties, full of talent, charisma and early authority. During the episodes, he talks and plays extracts at the piano, illustrating the defining characteristics of Beethoven’s compositions and sharing his personal insight into the composer’s mindset. Throughout, he addresses the camera directly as presenter, adding to the intensity of the narrative. For orchestral pieces, he conducts the New Philharmonia Orchestra or plays at the piano with Sir Adrian Boult taking the conductor’s baton. Barenboim On Beethoven is a musical journey charting Beethoven’s progression in the context of his contemporaries such as Mozart and Haydn. Over twenty key compositions are performed and dissected, making this a unique body of work.
Compositions:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53, "Waldstein" [Analysis]
1. Allegro con brio [Opening: 1st subject]
1. Allegro con brio [2nd subject]
1. Allegro con brio [Development section]
1. Allegro con brio [Recapitulation]
1. Allegro con brio [Coda]
Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53, "Waldstein"
1. Allegro con brio
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Date Written / Recorded
1970
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Daniel Barenboim, 1942-
Contributor
Allegro Films
Author / Creator
Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827, Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, Daniel Barenboim, 1942-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Allegro Films
Series
Barenboim on Beethoven
Topic / Theme
Sonata
Copyright Message
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Barenboim on Beethoven, Part 5: The Working Process... Leonore Overtures Nos. 2 and 3
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827; conducted by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; presented by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Allegro Films; performed by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, New Philharmonia Orchestra, in Barenboim on Beethoven (London, England: Allegro Films, 2020), 26 mins
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious car...
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827; conducted by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; presented by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Allegro Films; performed by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, New Philharmonia Orchestra, in Barenboim on Beethoven (London, England: Allegro Films, 2020), 26 mins
Description
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious careers in music. Much of the material they shot has never been broadcast and, until recently, the footage had lain dormant for half a cen...
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious careers in music. Much of the material they shot has never been broadcast and, until recently, the footage had lain dormant for half a century. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the series has been resurrected in its original form. It was recorded when Daniel Barenboim was in his late twenties, full of talent, charisma and early authority. During the episodes, he talks and plays extracts at the piano, illustrating the defining characteristics of Beethoven’s compositions and sharing his personal insight into the composer’s mindset. Throughout, he addresses the camera directly as presenter, adding to the intensity of the narrative. For orchestral pieces, he conducts the New Philharmonia Orchestra or plays at the piano with Sir Adrian Boult taking the conductor’s baton. Barenboim On Beethoven is a musical journey charting Beethoven’s progression in the context of his contemporaries such as Mozart and Haydn. Over twenty key compositions are performed and dissected, making this a unique body of work.
Compositions:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Leonore Overture No. 2, Op. 72a
Ludwig van Beethoven, Leonore Overture No. 3 in C Major, Op. 72
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Date Written / Recorded
1970
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
New Philharmonia Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, 1942-
Contributor
Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, Allegro Films
Author / Creator
Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827, Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, 1942-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Allegro Films
Series
Barenboim on Beethoven
Topic / Theme
Overture
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Barenboim on Beethoven, Part 6: The Fourth Piano Concerto I
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827; conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, 1889-1983; presented by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Allegro Films; performed by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, New Philharmonia Orchestra, in Barenboim on Beethoven (London, England: Allegro Films, 2020), 26 mins
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious car...
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827; conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, 1889-1983; presented by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-; produced by Allegro Films; performed by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, New Philharmonia Orchestra, in Barenboim on Beethoven (London, England: Allegro Films, 2020), 26 mins
Description
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious careers in music. Much of the material they shot has never been broadcast and, until recently, the footage had lain dormant for half a cen...
1970 was the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and, to mark the occasion, Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen collaborated on a thirteen-part series about the man and his music. Close friends at the time, Barenboim as artist and Nupen as film-maker, were on the cusp of long and illustrious careers in music. Much of the material they shot has never been broadcast and, until recently, the footage had lain dormant for half a century. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the series has been resurrected in its original form. It was recorded when Daniel Barenboim was in his late twenties, full of talent, charisma and early authority. During the episodes, he talks and plays extracts at the piano, illustrating the defining characteristics of Beethoven’s compositions and sharing his personal insight into the composer’s mindset. Throughout, he addresses the camera directly as presenter, adding to the intensity of the narrative. For orchestral pieces, he conducts the New Philharmonia Orchestra or plays at the piano with Sir Adrian Boult taking the conductor’s baton. Barenboim On Beethoven is a musical journey charting Beethoven’s progression in the context of his contemporaries such as Mozart and Haydn. Over twenty key compositions are performed and dissected, making this a unique body of work.
Composition:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58
1. Allegro moderato
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Date Written / Recorded
1970
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
New Philharmonia Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, 1942-
Contributor
Sir Adrian Boult, 1889-1983, Allegro Films
Author / Creator
Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827, Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, 1942-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Allegro Films
Series
Barenboim on Beethoven
Copyright Message
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