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Ludwig van Beethoven's transformative Symphony No. 9 has been described as "the world's greatest symphony". It is recognizable even to the most casual classical music listener. It showcases this musical masterpiece in a rare television recording by the Vienna Chamber Orchestra with the Westminster Symphonic Choir, under the direction of conductor Mark Laycock.
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Debussy's recently discovered Première suite gives a rare insight into the mind of a young composer on the cusp of innovation. It is a work filled with romantic and Eastern influences, and glimpses of the unexpected harmonies that came to define Debussy's output. Pairing the suite with works by some of the composers who influenced the young Debussy, including Édouard Lalo's Cello concerto performed by Edgar Moreau, François-Xavier Roth's programme...
5) Fantasia
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"Unforgettable images are brought to life by some of the world's best music"--Container.
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Fantasia: Features a blend of animation set to classical music, and live action scenes of the orchestra. Pieces include: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach, The Nutcracker Suite by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Paul Dukas, The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky, The Pastoral Symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, Dance of the Hours by Amilcare Ponchielli, Night on Bald Mountain by Modeste Moussorgsky, and Ave...
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"This DVD investigates the arresting music that would either redeem Shostakovich or doom him. Did he dare hide a kernel of music criticism in what appears to be a paean to the motherland? Join Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony as they explore the hidden language of this masterwork. What Shostakovich has to say might depend on what you're brave enough to hear"-- Container.
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"Just as travel broadens one's perspective, so can music. People of every nation have music that sets their patriotic spirit soaring. In this hour-long concert special, Rick Steves teams up with the Cascade Symphony Orchestra on a musical tour that begins in the USA, then touches down in seven different European countries. For each stop, Rick paints the cultural context in words, and then the orchestra plays stirring anthems--from Strauss, Wagner,...
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Live-action video shows fascinating animals frolicking, prancing and dancing across breathtaking landscapes to the music of classical composers. With scores from: The dance of the swans from Swan Lake ; Overture to the magic flute ; Firebird suite (excerpts) ; Scherzo ; and 11 more.