Four delightful performance programmes feature the leading international chamber orchestra which specialises in authentic renditions on fine reproduction period instruments.
Bach’s orchestral suites (BWV 1066-9), No. 1 in C, No. 2 in B minor, and Nos 3 and 4 in D major, were recorded in the magnificent baroque surroundings of the Palace Het Loo, built by William of Orange. A different part of the palace forms an elegant and fitting backdrop to each performance. Baroque specialist Ton Koopman conducts his orchestra from the harpsichord.
A magical version of Tschaikovsky’s masterpiece by the Staatsballet Berlin and choreographer Partrice Bart featuring the dream couple of the Staatsballet Berlin, Steffi Scherzer and Oliver Matz.
This Christmas spectacular live from Vienna stars Patricia Kaas and Alejandro Fernandez with the Wiener Symphoniker Orchestra, conducted by Steven Mercurio.
From the main hall of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam: Riccardo Chailly and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra perfoming Puccini’s opera in one act, ‘Il tabarro’. Joining them is a great cast of high-class singers. Amongst them star tenor José Cura.
