From the stunning Rudolfinum in Prague: the Czech Philharmonic conducted by its chief conductor Jirí Belohlávek performing Dvorák´s symphonies: Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70 (42´- A985500040007). Complete cycle of all 9 symphonies also available, see A985500040001-9.
Dvorak – Symphony No 8 in G “English”
From the stunning Rudolfinum in Prague: the Czech Philharmonic conducted by its chief conductor Jirí Belohlávek performing Dvorák´s symphonies: Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88 (41´- A985500040008). Complete cycle of all 9 symphonies also available, see A985500040001-9.
Dvorak – Symphony No 9 in E minor “From the New World”
From the stunning Rudolfinum in Prague: the Czech Philharmonic conducted by its chief conductor Jirí Belohlávek performing Dvorák´s symphonies: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 “From the New World” (47´- A985500040009). Complete cycle of all 9 symphonies also available, see A985500040001-9.
Nine Sketches of Dvorák
Documentary to the complete Dvorak Symphonies Cycle recorded in the Rudolfinum, Prague, by Czech Philharmonic under the baton of chief conductor Jirí Belohlávek: Alongside the performances in concert, the symphonic cyle is presented in a special interpretative version in which conductor Jirí Belohlávek explains how each symphony came to be written and highlights the key musical features of the individual movements. Jirí Belohlávek visits important places in the composer’s life, interviews experts and key figures and investigates how his symphonies came to be so successful.
My life with Bohuslav Martinu
Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) was born in a small town in Bohemia and spent his life in France, USA, Switzerland, and Italy. As one of the few composers of his time, he experienced great success and fame during his life. The film contains shots of authentic remembrances – newspaper critics, programme books, pictures, buildings, places where Martinu lived, his autographs, archive film shots of the places where he composed. The baseline of the movie is formed by a stream of sorted thoughts of Martinu’s French wife Charlotte. The music sounds like a soundtrack and corresponds to the chronologically narrated content.
Albrecht Mayer in Concert
Unlike the piano, the violin or even the flute, the oboe is a relatively rare instrument for a solo career. And when a soloist such as Albrecht Mayer plays the oboe, one wishes composers had written more works for this weetly mellow instrument. Critics write about the “divine spark” that inspires his playing, and about the “miraculous oboe” that turns into “an instrument of seduction.” With his particularly warm tone and exceptionally broad palette of nuances, it’s no surprise that Albrecht Mayer is one of today’s most sought-after international oboists.
Making of “Turandot”
Cecilia Bartoli: Sacrificium – The Art of the Castrati
Mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli, one of the most successful classical artists of her time, is a passionate musical explorer who regularly uncovers thrilling but little-known chapters of music history. This time her in-depth research takes her on a fascinating expedition into the world of castrato singers. The legendary art of the castratos continues to exert a strong fascination today, and, despite the great human sacrifice it exacted, this extraordinary period justifies the new assessment that she delivers.
Anna The Great – A life for the opera stage
A documentary about the great soprano Anna Netrebko by the russian filmmaker Dmitry Sapun which follows her at home in Russia and New York and on the road as she prepares for her performances. It also features interviews with Anna herself, her family, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Piotr Beczala and many of her supporters such as Valery Gergiev and Plácido Domingo.
Nielsen, Symphony No.3 op.27 “Sinfonia Espansiva”
The opening of Copenhagen’s new concert hall, the spectacular Koncerthuset, was celebrated with a very special project: to present their new home to a broad public the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and its chief conductor Thomas Dausgaard performed four popular works within the classical symphonic tradition, Nielsen’s Symphony No. 3 (Length: 39’), Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9 (Length: 45’), Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 (Length: 49’) and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5 (Length: 35’). Additionally, the performances were filmed on highest standards and with an extensive setup of cameras.