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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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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
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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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The History of Classical MusicThe Classical Period
written by Stuart A. Kallen (San Diego, CA: Lucent Books, 2003), 17 page(s)
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written by Stuart A. Kallen (San Diego, CA: Lucent Books, 2003), 17 page(s)
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
General reference book, Compendium
Author / Creator
Stuart A. Kallen
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Lucent Books
Person Discussed
Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750, Johann Stamitz, 1717-1757, Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791, Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827
Topic / Theme
Philosophy, Music, Cultural life, Music composition, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Musical ensembles, Concerts, Musicology, Symphony orchestra
Copyright Message
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The History of Classical MusicThe Modern Era
written by Stuart A. Kallen (San Diego, CA: Lucent Books, 2003), 13 page(s)
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written by Stuart A. Kallen (San Diego, CA: Lucent Books, 2003), 13 page(s)
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
General reference book, Compendium
Author / Creator
Stuart A. Kallen
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Lucent Books
Person Discussed
Igor Stravinsky, 1882-1971, Claude Debussy, 1862-1918, Gustav Mahler, 1860-1911, Arnold Schoenberg, 1874-1951, Alban Berg, 1885-1935, Anton Friedrich Wilhelm von Webern, 1883-1945, Edgard Varèse, 1883-1965, Karlheinz Stockhausen, 1928-2007, John Cage, 1912-1992
Topic / Theme
Music composition, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Impressionism, Concerts, Avant-garde, Electronic
Copyright Message
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Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist (I know I played every note)
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; conducted by Carl Pini; produced by Westdeutscher Rundfunk Studios, Südwestrundfunk (SWR) and Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Itzhak Perlman, 1945-, Philharmonia Orchestra, in Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist (I know I played every note) (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1978), 59 mins
A true Christopher Nupen combination of portrait and performance films, this DVD focuses on the great violinist and international star Itzhak Perlman. It is a compelling look at the formative years of one of the most extraordinary musical careers of our time and the triumph of character, talent and tenacity over s...
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; conducted by Carl Pini; produced by Westdeutscher Rundfunk Studios, Südwestrundfunk (SWR) and Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Itzhak Perlman, 1945-, Philharmonia Orchestra, in Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist (I know I played every note) (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1978), 59 mins
Description
A true Christopher Nupen combination of portrait and performance films, this DVD focuses on the great violinist and international star Itzhak Perlman. It is a compelling look at the formative years of one of the most extraordinary musical careers of our time and the triumph of character, talent and tenacity over seemingly insurmountable odds: a must for every classical music fan.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Philharmonia Orchestra, Itzhak Perlman, 1945-
Contributor
Carl Pini, Westdeutscher Rundfunk Studios, Südwestrundfunk (SWR), Allegro Films, London, England
Author / Creator
Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, Philharmonia Orchestra, Itzhak Perlman, 1945-
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
Allegro Films, London, England
Person Discussed
Itzhak Perlman, 1945-
Topic / Theme
Musical performances, Concerts, Performance practice, Violin
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1978 by Allegro Films
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Lecture and Q & A with Thomas Hampson
produced by National Association of Teachers of Singing; performed by Thomas Hampson, 1955- (Jacksonville, FL: National Association of Teachers of Singing, 2014), 1 hour 36 mins
In the lecture and question-and-answer session, renowned baritone Thomas Hampson addresses questions from his audience following his 2014 master class at the annual conference of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Hampson enjoys a singular international career as an opera singer, recording artist, an...
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produced by National Association of Teachers of Singing; performed by Thomas Hampson, 1955- (Jacksonville, FL: National Association of Teachers of Singing, 2014), 1 hour 36 mins
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In the lecture and question-and-answer session, renowned baritone Thomas Hampson addresses questions from his audience following his 2014 master class at the annual conference of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Hampson enjoys a singular international career as an opera singer, recording artist, and "ambassador of song," maintaining an active interest in research, education, musical outreach and technology. He has performed in the...
In the lecture and question-and-answer session, renowned baritone Thomas Hampson addresses questions from his audience following his 2014 master class at the annual conference of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Hampson enjoys a singular international career as an opera singer, recording artist, and "ambassador of song," maintaining an active interest in research, education, musical outreach and technology. He has performed in the world's most important concert halls and opera houses with many renowned singers, pianists, conductors, and orchestras. Recently honored as a Metropolitan Opera Guild "Met Mastersinger," he is one of the most respected, innovative, and sought-after soloists performing today.
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Date Written / Recorded
2014-07-08
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Lecture/presentation
Performer / Ensemble
Thomas Hampson, 1955-
Contributor
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Author / Creator
Thomas Hampson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Topic / Theme
Singing, Musical technique, Performance coaching, Recitals, Classical, Voice
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 National Association of Teachers of Singing
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Mirella Freni: A Life Devoted to Opera
directed by Marita Stocker, fl. 2010-2017; produced by Oliver Becker, fl. 2002; performed by Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007, Nicolaï Ghiaurov, 1929-2004, Plácido Domingo, 1941-, Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989 and Mirella Freni, in Mirella Freni: A Life Devoted to Opera (Germany: ArtHaus Musik, 2010), 58 mins
Mirella Freni is one of the most remarkable soprano singers in the world of opera. She has been winning over audiences for half a century with her ever fresh and youthful vocals and with a voice quality which remains undiminished. The portrait shows Mirella Freni during masterclasses in her hometown of Modena; in...
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directed by Marita Stocker, fl. 2010-2017; produced by Oliver Becker, fl. 2002; performed by Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007, Nicolaï Ghiaurov, 1929-2004, Plácido Domingo, 1941-, Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989 and Mirella Freni, in Mirella Freni: A Life Devoted to Opera (Germany: ArtHaus Musik, 2010), 58 mins
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Mirella Freni is one of the most remarkable soprano singers in the world of opera. She has been winning over audiences for half a century with her ever fresh and youthful vocals and with a voice quality which remains undiminished. The portrait shows Mirella Freni during masterclasses in her hometown of Modena; in an extended interview, filmed in the Teatro Comunale, Freni speaks about her extraordinary career. One of her first performances with L...
Mirella Freni is one of the most remarkable soprano singers in the world of opera. She has been winning over audiences for half a century with her ever fresh and youthful vocals and with a voice quality which remains undiminished. The portrait shows Mirella Freni during masterclasses in her hometown of Modena; in an extended interview, filmed in the Teatro Comunale, Freni speaks about her extraordinary career. One of her first performances with Luciano Pavarotti in Puccini’s 'La Boheme' is shown. Interviews with colleagues and friends such as famous tenor Placido Domingo and conductor Herbert von Karajan as well as Freni’s greatest stage performances, private pictures and rare material from the archive complete the portrait. 'I am really touched by this movie. I feel honoured by its sensitive presentation of my life, my career, my work as a teacher and my feelings about all these aspects.' Mirella Freni
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007, Nicolaï Ghiaurov, 1929-2004, Plácido Domingo, 1941-, Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989, Mirella Freni
Contributor
Oliver Becker, fl. 2002
Author / Creator
Marita Stocker, fl. 2010-2017, Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007, Nicolaï Ghiaurov, 1929-2004, Plácido Domingo, 1941-, Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989, Mirella Freni
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
ArtHaus Musik
Person Discussed
Mirella Freni
Topic / Theme
Musical performances, Performance influences, Singers, Performing arts life, Expression in performance, Artistic collaboration, Classical Music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by Arthaus Musik GmbH
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Music - A Journey for Life: The Conductor Riccardo Chailly
directed by Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015; produced by Winifred König, fl. 1999-2012, ARTE, Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR) and Accentus Music; performed by Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala and Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra (Gewandhausorchester Leipzig), in Riccardo Chailly - A Portrait (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2013), 54 mins
Riccardo Chailly is one of the most exciting musicians of our time. This very first portrait shows him working with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and other leading orchestras, accompanies him on tour and with his family in Italy. It delineates the artist, the conductor as well as the husband, (grand)father and p...
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directed by Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015; produced by Winifred König, fl. 1999-2012, ARTE, Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR) and Accentus Music; performed by Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala and Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra (Gewandhausorchester Leipzig), in Riccardo Chailly - A Portrait (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2013), 54 mins
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Riccardo Chailly is one of the most exciting musicians of our time. This very first portrait shows him working with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and other leading orchestras, accompanies him on tour and with his family in Italy. It delineates the artist, the conductor as well as the husband, (grand)father and patriarch. It shows him in private settings as well as at work with leading orchestras of the world: With the Gewandhausorchester Leipzi...
Riccardo Chailly is one of the most exciting musicians of our time. This very first portrait shows him working with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and other leading orchestras, accompanies him on tour and with his family in Italy. It delineates the artist, the conductor as well as the husband, (grand)father and patriarch. It shows him in private settings as well as at work with leading orchestras of the world: With the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig he continues his acclaimed Mahler cycle; his passion for opera is documented in Valencia, where he recently produced Puccini's "La Bohéme" with young vocal talents (cf. Puccini, La Bohème from Valencia. Prog. No. A93050003).
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra (Gewandhausorchester Leipzig)
Contributor
Winifred König, fl. 1999-2012, ARTE, Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR), Accentus Music
Author / Creator
Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra (Gewandhausorchester Leipzig)
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
C Major Entertainment
Speaker / Narrator
Riccardo Chailly, 1953-
Person Discussed
Riccardo Chailly, 1953-
Topic / Theme
Biographies, Musical performances, Rehearsals, Family affection, Music conductors, Concerto, Opera, Symphony
Copyright Message
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Music, Mon Amour
directed by Günther Huesmann, 1957- and Daniela Schmidt-Langels, 1962-; performed by Helmut Oehring, 1961-, Midori Goto, 1971- and Yasmin Levy, in Music, Mon Amour (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2009), 1 hour 34 mins
‘Music, Mon Amour’ delves into the secret of a grand passion – the love of music. What makes it irresistible? Why can’t we live without music? In ‘Music, Mon Amour’ we embark on a search for clues – together with the Israeli singer Yasmin Levy, the Japanese violinist Midori and the German composer He...
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directed by Günther Huesmann, 1957- and Daniela Schmidt-Langels, 1962-; performed by Helmut Oehring, 1961-, Midori Goto, 1971- and Yasmin Levy, in Music, Mon Amour (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2009), 1 hour 34 mins
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‘Music, Mon Amour’ delves into the secret of a grand passion – the love of music. What makes it irresistible? Why can’t we live without music? In ‘Music, Mon Amour’ we embark on a search for clues – together with the Israeli singer Yasmin Levy, the Japanese violinist Midori and the German composer Helmut Oehring. They reveal their deep love of music and talk of the joy and despair that go with it. Their accounts, intimate and affect...
‘Music, Mon Amour’ delves into the secret of a grand passion – the love of music. What makes it irresistible? Why can’t we live without music? In ‘Music, Mon Amour’ we embark on a search for clues – together with the Israeli singer Yasmin Levy, the Japanese violinist Midori and the German composer Helmut Oehring. They reveal their deep love of music and talk of the joy and despair that go with it. Their accounts, intimate and affecting, and from widely differing perspectives, convey their existential and contradictory relationship to music. Aired successfully on arte.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Helmut Oehring, 1961-, Midori Goto, 1971-, Yasmin Levy
Author / Creator
Günther Huesmann, 1957-, Daniela Schmidt-Langels, 1962-, Helmut Oehring, 1961-, Midori Goto, 1971-, Yasmin Levy
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
C Major Entertainment
Topic / Theme
Psychology, Singers, Composers, Musicians, Emotions and feelings, Performing arts life, Musical performances, Music, Expression in performance, Classical Music
Copyright Message
Copyright 2012. Used by permission of C Major Entertainment. All rights reserved.
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Nathan Milstein: Master of Invention (Some memories of a quiet magician), Part 1
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Pinchas Zukerman, 1948-, Georges Pludermacher and Nathan Milstein, 1904-1992, in Nathan Milstein: Master of Invention (Some memories of a quiet magician), Part 1 (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1993), 54 mins
This is a film in two parts with one of the finest performing musicians of the 20th century, an artist whose career spanned 73 years and who won the admiration and respect of virtually every international musician of his time and the genuine affection of most of them. Why master of invention? Because Nathan Mirono...
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Pinchas Zukerman, 1948-, Georges Pludermacher and Nathan Milstein, 1904-1992, in Nathan Milstein: Master of Invention (Some memories of a quiet magician), Part 1 (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1993), 54 mins
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This is a film in two parts with one of the finest performing musicians of the 20th century, an artist whose career spanned 73 years and who won the admiration and respect of virtually every international musician of his time and the genuine affection of most of them. Why master of invention? Because Nathan Mironovich Milstein's ability to invent new ways of doing things on the violin constantly impressed musicians, critics and the public alike t...
This is a film in two parts with one of the finest performing musicians of the 20th century, an artist whose career spanned 73 years and who won the admiration and respect of virtually every international musician of his time and the genuine affection of most of them. Why master of invention? Because Nathan Mironovich Milstein's ability to invent new ways of doing things on the violin constantly impressed musicians, critics and the public alike thoughout his career.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Pinchas Zukerman, 1948-, Georges Pludermacher, Nathan Milstein, 1904-1992
Contributor
Allegro Films, London, England
Author / Creator
Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, Pinchas Zukerman, 1948-, Georges Pludermacher, Nathan Milstein, 1904-1992
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Allegro Films, London, England
Person Discussed
Nathan Milstein, 1904-1992
Topic / Theme
Music history, Musical performances, Performance practice, Violin
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1991 by Allegro Films
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