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Great Composers - Season 1

Series: Great Composers

4.5

(10)

Episodes

Rating

TVG

Year

1998

Language

English

Publisher

Questar

About

Explore the events and influences that shaped the development of history's greatest composers. Extensive research is blended with brilliant orchestral performances that highlight memorable works composed by each musician.

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Episodes

1. Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

25m

Celebrate the life and music of Antonio Vivaldi. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Jaroslav Krasnikov on Violin and Pavel Laverenkov on Flute.

2. George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

29m

Celebrate the life and music of George Frideric Handel. Music performed by Regency Chamber Orchestra and conducted by Stephen Dodsworth. Featuring: Angela Kazimierczule (Soprano), Rupert Jennings (Tenor), and Serena Kay (Contralto).

3. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

26m

Celebrate the life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: The Russian Portess Choir.

4. Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

25m

Celebrate the life and music of Joseph Haydn. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Vladimir Spivakov.

5. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

25m

Celebrate the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Tatanya Monogarova (Soprano), and Elena Gilels on Piano.

6. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

22m

Celebrate the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Extracts From: Symphonies 9 and 5, Moonlight Sonata, Egmont Overture, and Pathetique Sonata.