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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
45) Berlioz
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2000.
Language
English
Description
André Previn tells the story behind Berlioz's Symphony fantastique inspired by his obsessive love for an actress he had seen in a play. Key themes and passages are then examined, and analyzed before the Royal Philharmonic plays the entire symphony.
46) Brahms
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2000.
Language
English
Description
In this series of films, Previn conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in some of the most popular works from the concert repertoire. Previn's introduction to Brahm's Fourth Symphony gives an understanding of why composers persistently take up the challenge of writing works of symphonic stature.
48) Tchaikovsky
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2000.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life of Tchaikovsky, the influence he had on the development of the symphony, and his popular appeal. Presents his Symphony no. 6, the Pathetique.
49) Beethoven
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2000.
Language
English
Description
This program demonstrates how Beethoven brought an unprecedented power and dynamism to the orchestra and tells about his idealistic support of the French Revolution and his triumph over deafness. Includes a performance of Beethoven's 7th symphony and excerpts from the 5th symphony.
58) Haydn & Mozart
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2000.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the lives of Haydn and Mozart and their influence on musical form and on the development of the symphony orchestra. Presents Symphony no. 87 by Haydn and Symphony no. 39 by Mozart.