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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Leonard Bernstein conducts JS Bach & StravinskyRecorded live Saint Augustine's Church, Kilburn, London, 16 April 1977
Lovingly restored, using the finest state-of-the-art technology, classic archive features great performances from legendary artists, offering a unique historical glimpse into our classical heritage. Part of the new 3 DVD batch of Classic Archive releases, sourced from the BBC Archive. This DVD presents a unique chance to see Leonard Bernstein conducting Bach's Magnificat and Stravinsky's Mass. Recorded in 1977 in Saint Augustine's Church, London, it is an intimate and moving recording, presenting two of the most important pieces in the choral repertoire. Bernstein is joined by the distinguished soloists Anny Mory, Patricia Parker, Rodney Hardesty, John Mitchinson and Paul Hudson, accompanied by the English Bach Festival Choir & Orchestra. Beautifully filmed by Humphrey Burton. Picture format DVD: NTSC 4:3 Sounds formats DVD: PCM Stereo Region code: 0 Original Languages: Latin, English Subtitles: Latin, English, German, French Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 54 mins German FSK: 0 “The austere piety of Stravinsky's Mass is given a searching performance by Bernstein in this 1978 BBC broadcast, juxtaposed with Bach's Magnificat.” BBC Music Magazine, December 2011 **** “For many people, used to seeing Leonard Bernstein conducting the world’s leading orchestras in big symphonic works these performances will probably come as a revelation...This DVD offers an unfamiliar view of Leonard Bernstein conducting small-scale works with great care and affection and, as such, it’s an important document.” MusicWeb International, February 2012 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | If I Were a Rich Man: The Life of Jan PeerceA film by Peter Rosen – Hosted by Isaac Stern
Jan Peerce was a great singer, universally acclaimed as one of the outstanding artists of his time, a role model of the American Dream. Commencing with Peerce`s roots on the Lower East Side of New York, and traveling “uptown” and around the world with him, we will view his life through music performance, and interviews with famed concert violinist, and host, Isaac Stern. In addition, video and film footage of Jan Peerce, some of which has never been publicly shown, will bring to life his dynamic, entertaining, and witty personality. One hour biography of the life of the famous Metropolitan Opera tenor. Supported by grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Picture format DVD: NTSC 16:9 Sounds formats DVD: PCM Stereo Region code: 0 Booklet notes: English, German, French Languages: English Running time: 59 mins FSK: 0 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | The Callas Conversations Volume 2Featuring various interviews and concert extracts
“…both questioners probe beneath the surface, sometimes uncomfortably so. Her insecurities are painfully visible. But they were part of her make-up and her story, and in the case of an artist of her stature fully deserving of our attention.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2007 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Glenn Gould: The Alchemist
Format: PAL Language: English Region: All Regions Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Number of discs: 1 DVD Release Date: 10 Sep 2007 Run Time: 157 minutes | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Yehudi Menuhin
".....when we turn to the Bruch G minor Concerto, the partnership between Menuhin and Fricsay is a real symbiosis. One is completely caught up with the passion of the orchestral strings in their ardently energetic tuttis at the end of the first and second movements, while Menuhin plays superbly and his account of the Adagio is very moving. I was fascinated to see that Fricsay, like Stokowski, eschewed the use of a baton, and with equally impressive results. He, too, was a truly great conductor, as is very obvious here. Sir Adrian Boult takes over for the Beethoven Romance No 2, freshly played by Menuhin, warmly accompanied, and very well recorded. Gramophone 1/2003 “when we turn to the Bruch G minor Concerto, the partnership between Menuhin and Fricsay is a real symbiosis. One is completely caught up with the passion of the orchestral strings in their ardently energetic tuttis at the end of the first and second movements, while Menuhin plays superbly and his account of the Adagio is very moving. I was fascinated to see that Fricsay, like Stokowski, eschewed the use of a baton, and with equally impressive results. He, too, was a truly great conductor, as is very obvious here. Sir Adrian Boult takes over for the Beethoven Romance No 2, freshly played by Menuhin, warmly accompanied, and very well recorded” Gramophone Classical Music Guide, January 2003 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Recorded 1949-67 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Arthur Rubinstein plays ChopinRecorded live at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 9 June 1968
Lovingly restored, using the finest state-of-the-art technology, classic archive features great performances from legendary artists, offering a unique historical glimpse into our classical heritage. Widely acknowledged as one of the world’s most revered pianists, Arthur Rubinstein gives us a breathtaking performance of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, accompanied by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Zubin Mehta. This is followed by Chopin’s sparkling ‘Heroïque’ Polonaise No. 6. The second part of this DVD is a presentation of Rubinstein in conversation with Bernard Levin, from the BBC’s flagship ‘Omnibus’ programme in 1968; this is a rare document from the BBC Archives that offers fascinating insights into Rubinstein’s musical genius. Picture format DVD: NTSC 4:3 Sounds formats DVD: PCM Stereo Region code: 0 Original Languages: English Subtitles: English, German, French Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 91 mins (40 mins performance, 51 mins interview) German FSK: 0 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Leonard Bernstein conducts ShostakovichRecorded live Concert: live recording from the Royal Festival Hall, London, 9 June 1968
Lovingly restored, using the finest state-of-the-art technology, classic archive features great performances from legendary artists, offering a unique historical glimpse into our classical heritage. Sourced from the BBC Archive. Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony is given an electrifying reading by the London Symphony Orchestra under the baton of the great Leonard Bernstein. His innate musicality and commanding presence is complemented by his unbounded energy, embracing the majestic properties of this great work. As a bonus, this DVD offers an enthralling glimpse of Bernstein in rehearsal with the orchestra. Picture format DVD: NTSC 4:3 Sounds formats DVD: PCM Stereo Region code: 0 Original Languages: English Subtitles: English, German, French Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 91 mins (40 mins performance, 51 mins interview) German FSK: 0 “Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 in a searing rendering from the LSO and Bernstein, but marred by variable sound in this 1966 broadcast.” BBC Music Magazine, December 2011 ***** | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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