J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations / Daniel Propper, piano [DVD]1 DVD Video / Skarbo / 2013-04-30 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988Performers: Propper, Daniel At an early age Daniel Propper began studying with Swedish pedagogue Gunnar Hallhagen and later worked with Tatiana Nikolaieva. Daniel won a great many awards...continue... Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color ...continue... ![]() J.S. Bach: St Matthew Passion / Werner Gura, Stephen Morscheck, Lucy Crowe, Christine Rice, Nicolas Phan, Matthew Brook [2 DVD]2 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2013-03-26 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244Performers: Brook, Matthew; Crowe, Lucy; Gura, Werner; Morscheck, Stephen; Phan, Nicolas; Rice, Christine Conductors: Nelson, John Ensemble: Ensemble Orchestral de Paris; Schola Cantorum of Oxford The monumental St. Matthew Passion recounts the dramatic story of the capture and crucifixion of Jesus Christ profoundly, lyrically, and contemplatively. Conducted by John Nelson,...continue... Run Time: 229 min. Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): PCM Stereo, DD 5.1 Subtitles: English, German, French ...continue... ![]() J.S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion / Padmore, Harvey, Danz,Gijisbertsen, Neven. Ivan Fischer [DVD]2 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2013-03-26 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244Performers: Arends, Renate; Danz, Ingeborg; Espada, Maria; Gijsbertsen, Peter; Harvey, Peter; Kozelj, Barbara; Neven, Henk; Padmore, Mark Conductors: Fischer, Ivan Ensemble: Netherlands Radio Choir; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra This 2012 recording of the most wide spread oratorio by J.S. Bach features Hungarian conductor Iván Fischer with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Fischer's...continue... Run Time: 174 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): PCM Stereo, Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese ...continue... ![]() Murray Perahia: First 40 Years [63 CDs & 5 DVD-Videos]73 DVD Video / Sony Classical / 2012-11-06 Works: Robert Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze for Piano, Op. 6; Fantasiestücke, Op. 12; Symphonic Etudes for Piano, Op. 13; Symphonic Etudes in Variation Form, WoO 6; Moderato; Songs (5) for voi...Performers: Ax, Emanuel; Brainin, Norbert [Violin]; Cole, Vinson; Corkhill, David [Conductor]; Cox, Michael; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Fleming, Renée; Frank, Pamela; Glennie, Evelyn; Kremer, Gidon; Kroyt... Conductors: Marriner, Sir Neville; Perahia, Murray; Mehta, Zubin; Haitink, Bernard; ; Davis, Colin; Solti, Sir Georg; Abbado, Claudio Ensemble: ; English Chamber Orchestra In recognition of his 40th anniversary with the label, Sony Classical is proud to present Murray Perahia: The First 40 Years. This limited edition box...continue... ![]() Gidon Kremer Anniversary Edition - Schubert: String Quintet in C; Bach: Partitas for solo violin; Mozart; Piazzolla; Rozsa; Part; Schnittke et al. / Gidon Kremer, violin; Kremerata Baltica [3 DVD]3 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2012-10-30 Works: Franz Schubert: Quintet for Strings in C major, Op. 163/D 956; Astor Piazzolla: Oblivion; Alfred Schnittke: Stille Musik; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia concertante for Violin and Viola in E flat ...Performers: Kremer, Gidon; Ulijona, Ula Conductors: Kremer, Gidon Ensemble: Kremerata Baltica For more than 40 years Gideon Kremer has been one of the world's foremost violinists and musical personalities. This edition - performed alongside his own...continue... Run Time: 308 min. Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1 Subtitles: English, German, French, Italian...continue... ![]() Glenn Gould Plays Bach: The Goldberg Variations; The Question of Instrument; An Art of the Fugue / Directed by Bruno Monsaingeon [DVD]3 DVD Video / Sony Classical / 2012-10-30 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080; Goldberg Variations, BWV 988Performers: Gould, Glenn Gould's thinking takes center stage in Glenn Gould Plays Bach. This three-part series of performances and conversations was crafted by the pianist with French violinist...continue... ![]() Goat Rodeo Sessions / Yo-Yo- Ma, Stuart Cuncan, Edgar Meyer, Chris Thile - Deluxe Edition [CD & DVD-Video]2 DVD Video / Sony Classical / 2012-10-22 Works: Chris Thile: Attaboy, for bass, cello, fiddle & mandolin; Quarter Chicken Dark, for bass, cello, fiddle & mandolin; Helping Hand, for bass, cello, fiddle & mandolin; Where's My Bow?, for bass, cello,...Performers: Duncan, Stuart; Ma, Yo-Yo; Meyer, Edgar; O'Donovan, Aoife; Thile, Chris The Goat Rodeo Sessions has sold over 160,000 albums, debuted at #23 on the Billboard Top 200 chart (Yo-Yo Ma's highest debut), #1 on Billboard's...continue... Recording information: The Barn, Lenox, Massachusetts (2011-06-12_2011-06-15&2011-). The last time cellist Yo-Yo Ma teamed with bassist Edgar Meyer and mandolin player Chris Thile (of Nickel Cr...continue... ![]() J.S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion / Christina Landshamer, Stefan Kahle, Wolfram Lattke, Martin Lattke, Klaus Mertens. St. Thomas Boys Choir [2 DVD]2 DVD Video / Accentus / 2012-09-25 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244Performers: Kahle, Stefan; Landshamer, Christina; Lattke, Martin; Lattke, Wolfram; Mertens, Klaus; Schwarz, Gotthold Conductors: Biller, Georg Christoph Ensemble: Gewandhausorchester Leipzig; St. Thomas Boys Choir The renowned St. Thomas Boys' Choir of Leipzig, which boasts J.S. Bach as a former cantor, celebrates its 800th anniversary with an extraordinary interpretation of...continue... ![]() Andras Schiff plays Bach: Italian Concerto; French Suite no 5; Capriccio in B flat et al. / Andras Schiff, piano (1989) [DVD]1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2012-07-31 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971; Capriccio in B flat major on the Departure of his Most Beloved Brother, BWV 992; French Suite no 5 in G major, BWV 816; Chromatic Fantasia...Performers: Persson, Miah; Schiff, Andras With this release from the 1989 Metropolitan Munich programs, the audience is afforded a glimpse of Andras Schiff as a young interpreter of Bach's most...continue... Run Time: 54 min. Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): PCM Stereo, Country of Origin: Austria ...continue... ![]() A Musical Journey: Switzerland, Abbey of Einsiedeln / Bach & Vivaldi [DVD]1 DVD Video / Naxos (USA) / 2012-05-29 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Work(s); Antonio Vivaldi: Work(s)The Places - The scenes shown are of the Benedictine Abbey and Church at Einsiedeln, in the Swiss canton of Schwyz. The monastery, in origin...continue... Run Time: 49 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 ...continue... ![]() Death in Venice: A Dance of Death by John Neumeier / Hamburg Ballet [DVD]1 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2012-04-24 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Work(s); Richard Wagner: Work(s)Performers: Bouchet, Helene; Cazzaniga, Laura; Cooper, Elizabeth; Riggins, Lloyd; Urban, Ivan John Neumeier's free adaptation of Thomas Mann's novella Death in Venice for the marvelous dancers of the Hamburg Ballet walks a fine line between astute...continue... Run Time: 182 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, ...continue... ![]() Philippe Herreweghe: And the Word Became Song / Film by Sandrine Willems [DVD]1 DVD Video / Kultur International Films / 2012-03-27 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Work(s); Ludwig van Beethoven: Work(s)Conductors: Herreweghe, Philippe Philippe Herreweghe is first and foremost the choir-master who put back all the freshness and purity into Baroque choral music. He is also the orchestra...continue... Run Time: 56 min. Region: 1 Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): Dolby 2.0, Subtitles: English ...continue... ![]() Daniel Barenboim Plays Bach Goldberg Variations [DVD]1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2012-03-27 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988Performers: Barenboim, Daniel This new release anticipates the great Celibidache and Barenboim Anniversaries to come in 2012. In 1992 Daniel Barenboim had just been appointed Artistic Director and...continue... Run Time: 100 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, ...continue... ![]() Francois-Frederic Guy in Recital: Beethoven, Bach & Brahms [DVD]1 DVD Video / Kultur International Films / 2012-02-28 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27/2 "Moonlight"; Johann Sebastian Bach: English Suite no 1 in A major, BWV 806; Johannes Brahms: Ballades (4) for Piano, Op. 10Performers: Guy, Francois-Frederic Since his induction with the Paris Orchestra under the direction of Wolfgang Sawallisch and followed by a live recording of the Brahms Second Concerto with...continue... Run Time: 50 min. Region: 1 Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): Dolby Digital 2.0, ...continue... ![]() Bach: Christmas Oratorio / Dijkstra, Harnisch, Vondung, Schmitt, etc. [2 DVD]2 DVD Video / BR Klassik / 2011-11-15 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), BWV 248Performers: Harnisch, Rachel; Immler, Christian; Schmitt, Maximilian; Vondung, Anke Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter Ensemble: Academy for Ancient Music Berlin; Bavarian Radio Chorus Run Time: 157 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM 2.0, DTS 5.0 Surround ...continue... ![]() The Grand Organ of Canterbury Cathedral / John Robinson [DVD]1 DVD Video / Priory / 2011-10-11 Works: Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an exhibition; Johann Sebastian Bach: Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582; Alfred Hollins: Song of Sunshine for organ; Orlando Gibbons: Ground for Keyboard in A m...Performers: Robinson, John [organ] The Cathedral Organ was built in 1886 by Henry Willis and has been enlarged four times since then, with the latest rebuild having taken place...continue... ![]() Leonard Bernstein Conducts Bach & Stravinsky [DVD]1 DVD Video / Juxtapositions / 2011-09-27 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Magnificat in D major, BWV 243; Igor Stravinsky: MassPerformers: Hardesty, Rodney; Hudson, Paul; Mitchinson, John; Mory, Anny; Parker, Patricia Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard Ensemble: English Bach Festival Choir; English Bach Festival Chorus; English Bach Festival Orchestra; Trinity Boys Choir Ritmo Soon the objection to the reading of Stravinsky's Mass, a work steeped in the neoclassical style most genuine Russian composer Bernstein recreates sober expression. Good...continue... Run Time: 54 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, B&W Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Subtitles: Latin, English, German, French ...continue... ![]() A Musical Journey: Germany / J.S. Bach [DVD]1 DVD Video / Naxos (USA) / 2011-09-27 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Work(s)The Places * The tour visits four notable baroque churches in Bavaria, the Monastic Church of the Assumption at Rohr, the Benedictine Abbey Church of...continue... Run Time: 59 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 ...continue... ![]() Bach: Sacred Music / Helmuth Rilling [DVD]1 DVD Video / Kultur International Films / 2011-08-30 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Work(s)Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth Helmuth Rilling conducts, and also plays the organ, as he examines J.S. Bach's greatest sacred music, with excerpts from Bach's organ chorales, oratorios, passions and...continue... Run Time: 58 min. Region: 1 Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): Dolby 2.0, ...continue... ![]() Bach: Secular Music / Nikolaus Harnoncourt [DVD]1 DVD Video / Kultur International Films / 2011-08-30 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Work(s)Conductors: Harnoncourt, Nikolaus In this program featuring excerpts from secular works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt strives to reveal something of the mystery and fascination of Bach's...continue... Run Time: 55 min. Region: 1 Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): Dolby 2.0, ...continue... ![]() John Eliot Gardiner in Rehearsal [DVD]1 DVD Video / Kultur International Films / 2011-06-28 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63Conductors: Gardiner, John Eliot Ensemble: English Baroque Soloists; Monteverdi Choir Sir Eliot Gardiner works with the Monteverdi Choir and the English Baroque Soloists on Bach’s Cantata No. 63, ‘Christen, atzet diesen Tag’. The soloists are...continue... Run Time: 58 min. Region: 1 Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM, Subtitles: English ...continue... ![]() Variations / Barenboim, Bronfman, Schiff [DVD]1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2011-06-28 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Variations (33) for Piano on a Waltz by Diabelli in C major, Op. 120; Johannes Brahms: Variations and Fugue for Piano in B flat major on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24; Johann Sebast...Performers: Barenboim, Daniel; Bronfman, Yefim; Schiff, Andras Three of the most important Artists of our time present three of the most important cycles of Piano Variations ever composed. Daniel Barenboim, Yefim Bronfman...continue... Run Time: 170 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, ...continue... ![]() Friedrich Gulda Plays Bach & Beethoven [DVD]1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2011-05-31 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: English Suite no 3 in G minor, BWV 808; Ludwig van Beethoven: Variations (15) and Fugue for Piano in E flat major, Op. 35 "Eroica"; Sonata for Piano no 29 in B flat major, Op. ...Performers: Gulda, Friedrich The Beethovenfest 1970 marked the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven. A principal visitor to that year's festival was Viennese pianist Friedrich...continue... Run Time: 79 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, ...continue... ![]() Bach: St. Matthew Passion / Guttenberg, Prey, Ahnsjo [DVD]1 DVD Video / Kultur International Films / 2011-04-26 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244Performers: Ahnsjo, Claes H.; Baldin, Aldo; Marshall, Margaret; Prey, Hermann; Scharinger, Anton; Van Nes, Jard Conductors: Guttenberg, Enoch zu Ensemble: Munich Bach Collegium; Neubeuern Community Chorus Newly subtitled performance from the Romanesque church in Alpirsbach, Enoch zu Guttenberg conducts the Neubeuern Choral Society and the Munich Bach Collegium, with soloist Hermann...continue... Run Time: 184 min. Region: 1 Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM, Subtitles: English ...continue... ![]() Pavel èporcl & Romano Stilo: Gipsy Way [DVD]1 DVD Video / Supraphon / 2011-04-03 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita for Lute in E major, BWV 1006a; Jenö Hubay: Scènes de la Csárda no 4, Op. 32 "Hejre Kati"; N/A: Russian Fantasy; Pablo de Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen, O...Performers: Sporcl, Pavel Conductors: Ensemble: Romano Stilo The new DVD featuring the violin virtuoso, Pavel Sporcl, captures one of his two unique open-air concerts at the Smetana Litomyl festival with the Slovak...continue... Run Time: 96 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): Dolby Digital 2.0, ...continue... ![]() Bach Jazz / Guher & Suher Pekinel, Jacques Loussier Trio [DVD]1 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2011-03-29 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for 2 Harpsichords in C minor, BWV 1060; Concerto for 2 Harpsichords in C minor, BWV 1062; Concerto for 3 Harpsichords in D minor, BWV 1063; Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto ...Performers: Pekinel, Guher; Pekinel, Suher Conductors: Ensemble: Jacques Loussier Trio Twin sisters Güher and Süher Pekinel are recognized worldwide as a duo of exceptional artistry and magnetism. Their performances in recital and with leading orchestras...continue... Run Time: 150 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Turkish, Jap...continue... ![]() Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1; Dvorak / Jansons/BPO, Hilary Hahn [DVD]1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2011-03-29 Works: Carl Maria von Weber: Oberon, J 306; Dmitri Shostakovich: Concerto for Violin no 1 in A minor, Op. 77; Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata for Violin solo no 1 in G minor, BWV 1001; Antonín Dvorá...Performers: Hahn, Hilary Conductors: Jansons, Mariss Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Mariss Jansons returns to direct the Berlin Philharmonic, rekindling their long-standing relationship that began in 1976. Jansons' fidelity to music composed during the Soviet era...continue... Run Time: 99 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 ...continue... ![]() Gülsin Onay in Recital [DVD]1 DVD Video / Video Artists International / 2011-03-01 Works: Robert Schumann: Theme and Variations for Piano on the name ABEGG, Op. 1; Felix Mendelssohn: Variations Sérieuses (17) for Piano in D minor, Op. 54; Frédéric Chopin: Variations Bri...Performers: Onay, Gulsin Run Time: 76 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, ...continue... ![]() Bach, Mozart & Brahms / David Oistrakh, Davis, Menuhin, Kondrashin [DVD]1 DVD Video / ICA Classics / 2011-02-22 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in E-Flat Major for Violin, Viola and Orchestra, K. 364 (320d); Johannes Brahms: Conc...Performers: Oistrakh, David; Oistrakh, Igor Conductors: Davis, Colin, Sir; Menuhin, Yehudi; Kondrashin, Kiril Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra; Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra This program introduces David Oistrakh not just as violinist, but also as father and friend in the performances of the Bach Double Concerto and Mozart...continue... Run Time: 94 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3 Sound Format(s): LPCM Mono, ...continue... ![]() Roland Petit: Le Jeune Homme et La Mort; Carmen / Connelly/Orchestre Colonne [DVD]1 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2011-01-25 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582; Georges Bizet: Carmen, operaPerformers: Gillot, Marie-Agnes; Le Riche, Nicolas; Osta, Clairemarie Conductors: Connelly, Paul Ensemble: Colonne Orchestra; Paris National Opera Ballet The DVD shows two masterpieces of French post-war ballet and a homage to Roland Petit, its most infl uential representative. Including the ballets Le jeune...continue... Run Time: 92 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.0, DTS 5.0 Subtitles: English, German, Fren...continue... ![]() Bach: French Suites, Overture / Andras Schiff [2 DVD]2 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2011-01-25 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: French Suite no 1 in D minor, BWV 812; French Suite no 2 in C minor, BWV 813; French Suite no 3 in B minor, BWV 814; French Suite no 4 in E flat major, BWV 815; French Suite no...Performers: Schiff, Andras "András Schiff, born in 1953 in Budapest is nowadays one of the most appreciated and distinguished pianists in the world. Magically, he brings life into...continue... ![]() Invitation to the Dance / Barenboim/BPO [DVD]1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2011-01-25 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite for Orchestra no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Divertimento for 2 Horns and Strings no 17 in D major, K 334; Rondo for Piano and Orchestra in D major, ...Performers: Barenboim, Daniel Conductors: Barenboim, Daniel Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Berlin music lovers know there is no better way of celebrating the New Year than revisiting the most beautiful works in the history of music...continue... Run Time: 97 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 Subtitles: English, German, Fren...continue... ![]() Gillian Weir: The King of Instruments / Bach, Saint-Saens, Messian [DVD]1 DVD Video / Priory / 2010-12-14 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue for Organ in D minor, BWV 565; Prelude and Fugue for Organ in E flat major, BWV 552 "St. Anne"; Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Variations on 'Mein junges Leben ha...Performers: Weir, Gillian; Williams, Huw [organ] The six programs comprising The King of Instruments were shown on BBC Wales and BBC2 in 1989. Although many of the television production techniques used...continue... Run Time: 152 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, Color ...continue... ![]() Baroque Christmas Concert: From the Cathedral in Freiburg / Bonney, Goerne [DVD]1 DVD Video / Kultur International Films / 2010-10-26 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 110, "Unser Mund sei voll Lachens" BWV 110; Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Suite for Orchestra no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Mass in C minor, K 4...Performers: Bonney, Barbara; Goerne, Matthias Conductors: Ensemble: Freiburg Baroque Orchestra; German Brass Freiburg in winter. Accompanied by the sound of Johann Sebastian Bach's 'concerto in D major, BWV972', the camera slowly glides over the snow-covered forests and...continue... Run Time: 60 min. Region: 1 Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9 anamorphic, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM, ...continue... ![]() A Christmas Musical Tour: Austria, Switzerland, Germany / Bach & Handel [DVD]1 DVD Video / Naxos (USA) / 2010-10-26 Works: George Frederick Handel: Messiah, HWV 56; Johann Sebastian Bach: WeihnachtoratoriumThe tour starts in Vienna at the Christkindl Market and other Christmas scenes include the grotesque 'Krampus' masqueraders, with St Nicholas, in Steyr. In Switzerland...continue... Run Time: 57 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 ...continue... ![]() Bach & Paganini / Vidor Nagy [2 DVD]2 DVD Video / Edition Hera / 2010-10-12 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita for Violin solo no 2 in D minor, BWV 1004; Sonata for Violin solo no 3 in C major, BWV 1005; Niccolò Paganini: Caprices (24) for Violin solo, Op. 1Performers: Nagy, Vidor Vidor Nagy was born in Budapest in 1942 and studied at the Franz Liszt Conservatory. He has concertized with great success in the U.S., Canada,...continue... ![]() Bach: Matthaus-Passion, A Ballet by John Neumeier / Jena, Hamburg Ballet [3 DVD]3 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2010-09-28 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244Performers: Grundheber, Franz; Schiml, Marga; Schreier, Peter; Shirai, Mitsuko; Weikl, Bernd Conductors: Jena, Gunter Ensemble: Hamburg Ballet; St. Michaelis Chorus; St. Michaelis Orchester John Sebastian Bach's Matthew Passion has deeply moved me. Bach's musical incarnation of the Passion in both its general and personal aspects created the need...continue... Run Time: 211 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, ...continue... ![]() Stephen Kovacevich Live at Verbier: Bach, Schumann, Beethoven [DVD]1 DVD Video / Juxtapositions / 2010-08-31 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita for Keyboard no 4 in D major, BWV 828; Robert Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15; Ludwig van Beethoven: Variations (33) for Piano on a Waltz by Diabelli in C major, Op. 120...Performers: Kovacevich, Stephen Four decades after bursting onto the European musical scene, American pianist Stephen Kovacevich remains one of the great living soloists, chamber musicians and conductors. Also...continue... Run Time: 94 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 ...continue... ![]() Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier I & II / Hewitt, Gavrilov, Demidenko, McGregor [2 DVD]2 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2010-06-29 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-869; Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2, BWV 870-893Performers: Demidenko, Nikolai; Gavrilov, Andrei; Hewitt, Angela; McGregor, Joanna This recording presents the most important work of the baroque keyboard repertoire - The Well-Tempered Clavier - played by four world-class pianists. Each artist performs...continue... Run Time: 260 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 ...continue... ![]() The Grand Organ of Lincoln Cathedral / Colin Walsh [DVD]1 DVD Video / Priory / 2010-02-09 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue in G major, BWV 541; Orgelbüchlein; Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, BWV 733; William Byrd: Miserere for Keyboard; Johannes Brahms: Chorale Preludes (11) f...Performers: Walsh, Colin Included in the package are a DVD in 5.1 surround sound and an audio CD. Besides viewing and hearing one of the greatest Father Willis...continue... ![]() J.S. Bach: Die Kunst der Fuge / Akademie fur Allte Musik Berlin [DVD]1 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2009-11-17 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080Conductors: Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music "It is rare to find oneself as at ease between the active life and the life of contemplation as in Bach's universe-filling music, the timeless...continue... Run Time: 82 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, ...continue... ![]() Sacred Music: Verdi, Beethoven, Bach / Maazel, Luisi, Suzuki [4 DVD]4 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2009-10-27 Works: Giuseppe Verdi: Requiem Mass; Ludwig van Beethoven: Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123; Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Mass in B minor, BWV 232Performers: Blaze, Robin; Elsner, Christian; Fantini, Norma; Genz, Christoph; Henschel, Dietrich; Larsson, Anna; Macleod, Stephan; Meli, Francesco; Nylund, Camilla; Pape, Rene; Remmert, Birgit; Siwek, Rafal; Smi... Conductors: Maazel, Lorin; Luisi, Fabio; Suzuki, Masaaki Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan; Dresden Staatskapelle; Dresden State Opera Chorus; Florence Maggio Musicale Chorus; Symphonica Toscanini This DVD box combines the most known and beloved works in sacred music of three of the greatest composers of all time: Giuseppe Verdi, Ludwig...continue... Run Time: 419 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Subtitles: English, German, French ...continue... ![]() J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concertos, Coffee Cantata / Harnoncourt [2 DVD]2 DVD Video / Deutsche Grammophon / 2009-10-26 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no 1 in F major, BWV 1046; Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F major, BWV 1047; Brandenburg Concerto no 3 in G major, BWV 1048; Brandenburg Concerto no 4 in G m...Performers: Holl, Robert; Perry, Janet; Schreier, Peter Conductors: Harnoncourt, Nikolaus Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien Deutsche Grammophon celebrates Nikolaus Harnoncourt's 80th birthday with this 2-DVD release of rare, vintage, period Bach performances for the first time. Never released on DVD...continue... Run Time: 270 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, DTS 5.1 Surround Subtitles: German, English, French, Spanis...continue... ![]() Martha Argerich at the Verbier Festival: Bach, Mozart, Grieg / Bashmet, Bell, etc. [DVD]1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2009-09-29 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita for Keyboard no 2 in C minor, BWV 826; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Andante and Variations (5) for Piano 4 hands in G major, K 501; Edvard Grieg: Sonata for Cello and Piano...Performers: Argerich, Martha; Bashmet, Yuri; Bell, Joshua; Capucon, Renaud; Kovacevich, Stephen; Kraggerud, Henning; Maisky, Mischa; Montero, Gabriela This DVD will be released in September 2009. The classical record producer, Walter Legge, liked to describe himself as a "midwife to music". Similarly, the...continue... Run Time: 125 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, ...continue... ![]() J. S. Bach: Complete Organ Works Vol. 1 / Whiteley [DVD]1 DVD Video / Signum Records / 2009-09-01 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue in B minor, BWV 544; Trio Sonata for Organ no 2 in C minor, BWV 526; Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543; Vater unser im Himmelreich, BWV 682; Wo soll ich f...Performers: Whiteley, John Scott The indisputable master of Baroque music, Johann Sebastian Bach's reputation is greater now than ever. Now his entire organ works are to be made available...continue... Run Time: 162 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color ...continue... ![]() Not Just One Truth - Pierre-Laurent Aimard / Bach, Carter, Benjamin, Beethoven [DVD]1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2009-08-25 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080; Elliott Carter: Matribute; Diversions (2); Catenaires; George Benjamin: Shadowlines; Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 31 in A flat major, O...Performers: Aimard, Pierre-Laurent Pierre-Laurent Aimard was born in Lyon in 1957 and studied in Paris with Yvonne Loriod, wife of Olivier Messiaen, to whose music he is particularly...continue... Run Time: 178 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 ...continue... ![]() Piotr Anderszewski - Unquiet Traveller, A Film by Bruno Monsaingeon [DVD]1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2009-07-28 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Various Works; Johann Sebastian Bach: Various Works; Ludwig van Beethoven: Various Works; Johannes Brahms: Various Works; Robert Schumann: Various Works; Karol Szymanowski: V...Performers: Anderszewski, Piotr Conductors: Dudamel, Gustavo Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra Everything about Piotr Anderszewski is extraordinary: his talent, his repertoire, his constant questioning of his work as a performer. Any film about this highly unconventional...continue... Run Time: 83 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, Color Sound Format(s): Dolby Digital 2.0, Subtitles: English, German, French, Polish ...continue... ![]() Grigory Sokolov Live in Paris / Beethoven, Vardapet, Prokofiev [DVD]1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2009-06-30 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 10 in G major, Op. 14 no 2; Sonata for Piano no 15 in D, Op. 28 "Pastorale); Sonata for Piano no 9 in E major, Op. 14 no 1; Komitas Vardapet: Dances (6) for ...Performers: Sokolov, Grigory A dim light picks out the outlines of the hall. Suddenly a massive shadow appears and moves swiftly over to the keyboard. There follows the...continue... Run Time: 123 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9 Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, ...continue... ![]() Bach: Motets and Sinfonias / Rademann, Petitlaurent, Heinrich, Langner [DVD]1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2009-05-26 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226; Wir müssen durch viel Trübsal in das Reich Gottes eingehen, BWV 146; Ich lasse dich nicht, BWV Anhung 159; Cantata no ...Performers: Arndt, Volker; Heinrich, Waltraud; Horenburg, Ingolf; Langner, Susanne; Mucke, Christian; Petitlaurent, Stephanie Conductors: Rademann, Hans-Christoph Ensemble: Academy of Ancient Music; Rias Chamber Chorus This festive celebration concert from Berlin's Gethsemanekirche on the Day of German Unity also marks the 60th anniversary of the RIAS Kammerchor. Founded in 1948,...continue... Run Time: 93 min. Region: All Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 Subtitles: German, English, Fren...continue... ![]() Bach: Cantatas, BWV 179, 199 & 113 / Gardiner/Monteverdi Choir [DVD]1 DVD Video / Kultur International Films / 2009-05-26 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Siehe zu, dass deine Gottesfurcht nicht Heuchelei sei, BWV 179; Cantata no 199 "Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut" BWV 199; Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut, BWV 113Conductors: Gardiner, John Eliot Ensemble: Monteverdi Choir Gramophone-award winning Czech mezzo soprano Magdalena Kozena leads a top line-up of soloists for three of Bach's most admired Cantatas (BWV 113, 179 & 199),...continue... Run Time: 127 min. Region: 1 Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): Dolby 2.0, Dolby 4.0, LPCM Stereo Subtitles: English, French, German ...continue... |
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