It was Antonio Vivaldi who developed the classic symphony orchestra, added coloration to the strings and wind instruments to the ensemble, originated the concerto for solo instruments, and was considered to be one of the greatest violinists of the 18th century. This biographical program chronicles the life and musical styles of Vivaldi, with on-location footage and lush studio re-creations of original settings showcasing the astonishing variety of Vivaldi’s works. Included are extracts from operas, oratorios, masses and sonatas, and concertos for flute, oboe, and trumpets, as well as such violin concertos as The Four Seasons. Fifteen-year-old prodigy Corey Cerovsek portrays the young Vivaldi, and world-renowned violinist Steven Staryk plays Vivaldi as a grown man.

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Packed with intricate melodies, harmonies, and instrumentation, Johannes Vogel conducts the Synchron...

A documentary on the life and work of the composer Sofia Gubaidulina.
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Packed with intricate melodies, harmonies, and instrumentation, Johannes Vogel conducts the Synchron...

Packed with intricate melodies, harmonies, and instrumentation, Johannes Vogel conducts the Synchron...

Based on the famous Gustav Holst musical suite, this musical film takes watchers on a magnificent jo...

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On Air presents Igor Stravinsky's Petrushka, performed by the world-renowned Royal Philharmonic Orch...

For their annual season end concert, the Berliner Philharmoniker take the audience on a dreamy, magi...

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Valery Gergiev is widely recognised as the greatest modern interpreter of Tchaikovsky’s music and th...

Multi-platinum recording artists release their first-ever live DVD. Recorded in April 2005, the show...

The Nutcracker is Mikhail Baryshnikov's breathtaking and critically acclaimed Emmy-nominated product...

Live performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's Magnificat, BWV 243 from Herbert von Karajan's New Year'...

You could be forgiven for mistaking Charlie Siem for James Bond. Whether he's driving an orange Pors...

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