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Yehudi Menuhin: Concert for the Pope (VHS)1101 "***" —Video Times Menuhin, the musical messenger of world peace, gives a magnificent private concert for His Holiness Pope John Paul II in beautiful Castelgandolfo, the Pope's summer residence. Afterwards, the Pope exchanges candid views with Menuhin, and speaks with the musicians and audience. Program includes Vivaldi's Concerto in D and "La Caccia" Concerto, Bach's "Erbarme Dich, mein Gott" Aria, and Mozart's Adagio for Violin and Orchestra. Filmed in 1983 with The Polish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Jerzy Maksymiuk. Another virtuoso performance by Menuhin, who was chosen to host, perform and conduct the 40th Anniversary Celebration concert for the United Nations in New York." [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Yehudi Menuhin:Tribute to J.S. Bach (VHS) $14.98 1102 "****" —Video Times This all-Bach concert at the Barbican in London is a very special one, given as part of the tri-centennial tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach. It features the first encounter of the world's most beloved violinist, Yehudi Menuhin, with the acclaimed French baritone, Nicolas Rivenq, in his debut performance. Menuhin also conducts the English Chamber Orchestra. Progam includes the "Peasant" and "Coffee" Cantatas, Concerto for Violin in A Minor, and Partita in E Major. (90 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) "[Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Brahms:Piano Concerto Number 1 (VHS) $9.98 1103 "[Pommier] projects the music with sincerity and solid technique. Sound and balance are excellent." —Billboard Written between 1854 and 1857, while Brahms was in his early twenties, his First Piano Concerto has become a pillar of the classical repertoire. Pianist Jean-Bernard Pommier and the National Orchestra of Lille, conducted by the acclaimed Jean-Claude Casadesus, give an inspired performance of this monumental work. Hundreds of hours of meticulous editing greatly enhance the listening experience, directing our focus to each instrument as it appears within the piece. (51 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) "[Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
A Papal Concert$9.98 1104 This special concert program, in honor of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, features deeply inspirational classical works by Brahms (Ave Maria - Opus 12 for Chorus and Orchestra), Penderecki (Stabat Mater) and Dvorak (Mass in D Major - Opus 86). Conducted by Gilbert Levine, the Television Italiana (RAI) Symphony Orchestra, the Chorus of Rome, and the Krakow Philharmonic rise magnificently to the August occasion, in front of the Pope and his guests in the sanctuary at the Vatican. (60 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Russian Nightwith Seiji Ozawa and The Berliner Philharmoniker (VHS) $19.98 1105 The unsurpassable Seiji Ozawa leads the Berliner Philharmoniker in a gala outdoor concert featuring some of the grandest symphonic masterpieces of all time. Selections include, Rimsky-Korsakov's Russian Easter; Tchaikovsky's Suite from "The Nutcracker" & 1812 Overture; Borodin's Polovetsian Dances; Stravinsky's Firebird Suite and much more. (98 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Great Solos with James Galway and Friends (VHS) $9.98 1106 A memorable evening of classical music, live from UNESCO in Paris, pairs some of the world's finest musicians with some of its most promising young prodigies. Led by the brilliant flutist James Galway, they perform a dazzling string of solos and duets, backed by the National Orchestra of France, conducted by Lorin Maazel. Performers include: Larry Adler (Harmonica), Yefim Bronfman (Piano), Julian Lloyd Webber (Cello), Alexis Weissenberg (Piano), Salvatore Accardo (Violin) and many more. (58 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 ("Pastoral") (VHS) $9.98 1116 Jean-Claude Casadesus conducts the National Orchestra of Lille in a brilliant rendition of the legendary "Pastoral", the music featured in Disney's Fantasia. The 6th Symphony celebrates Beethoven's delight in and love of nature; it overflows with country airs and is enlightened by a sense of the spiritual. Multiple cameras, digital stereo and lively editing add insight and depth, making this a rare delight for the eyes, the ears and the heart. (49 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 "Choral" (Ode To Joy) (VHS) 1119 An affirmation of hope, high ideals and the dignity of the human spirit, Beethoven's 9th Symphony is as poignant today as it was when written - over 150 years ago. This production was crafted to create the ultimate symphonic experience. The Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus are impeccably recorded in digital stereo and visually refined by hundreds of hours of editing. Sight and sound integrate seamlessly for a program that is enchanting to the eyes and the ears. (68 min, Hi-Fi Stereo) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |