Eras of Music History

Bold in conception, popular in format, gripping in its presentation – “Eras of Music History” makes the soundtrack to European history come alive – immediate and easily comprehensible for young viewers, classical newcomers and experts. In the series “Eras of Music History” music becomes something palpable – sounds you can touch and feel. Graphic novels, historical scenes, jam sessions and commentaries by classical stars, footnotes from political figures, philosophers and cultural scholars – all these are woven together with video and audio documents of the history of great performances. (4 part series: Baroque, Romantic, Viennese Classicism, 20th Century – 4x90’ or 8x45’)

  • No: 9155
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Artists: Anna Netrebko, Christian Thielemann, Daniel Hope, Diana Damrau, Emmanuelle Haim, Giuliano Carmigniola, Jonas Kaufmann, Lang Lang, Leif Ove Andsnes, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Philippe Jaroussky, René Kollo Thomas Quasthoff and Konstantin Wecker, Rolando Villazon, Simone Kermes, Teodor Currentzis, Thomas Hampson
  • Director: Axel Brüggemann, Dag Freyer, Henrike Sandner, Lena Kupatz, Nicole Kraack
  • Music Genre: Classical Music
  • Production year: 2015
  • Run time: 06:00:00
  • Producers: Signed Media, ZDF/ARTE
  • Format: HDTV 16:9