• 1998
The Great Composers

Summary 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. View more details

  • 1998

The Great Composers

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Trevor Nichols Konstantin Krimets Moscow Symphony Orchestra David Palmer

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Genres : Biography Music Documentary

Release date : Dec 31, 1997

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Producer Website

Language : English

Production companies : Cromwell Productions Ltd.

Summary 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. View more details

Details

Genres : Biography Music Documentary

Release date : Dec 31, 1997

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Producer Website

Language : English

Production companies : Cromwell Productions Ltd.

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Episode 1 • Dec 31, 1997
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
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.
Episode 2 • Dec 31, 1997
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
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).
Episode 3 • Dec 31, 1997
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
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.
Episode 4 • Dec 31, 1997
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Celebrate the life and music of Joseph Haydn. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Vladimir Spivakov.
Episode 5 • Dec 31, 1997
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
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.
Episode 6 • Dec 31, 1997
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
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.
Episode 7 • Dec 31, 1997
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Celebrate the life and music of Felix Mendelssohn. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Ilya Konovalov on Violin.
Episode 8 • Dec 31, 1997
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)
Celebrate the life and music of Frederic Chopin. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Vladimir Ryabov, Alexander Maluks on Piano, and Anna Malikova (Piano Concerto).
Episode 9 • Dec 31, 1997
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Celebrate the life and music of Johannes Brahms. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Anton Martynov on Violin.
Episode 10 • Dec 31, 1997
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Celebrate the life and music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Arkedii Sevidov on Piano, and the brass band of the Bolshoi Ballet.
Episode 11 • Dec 31, 1997
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
Celebrate the life and music of Edvard Grieg. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Naim Starkmann on Piano.

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