The Great Composers

The Great Composers

Explore the events and influences that shaped the development of history's greatest composers. Extensive research is blended with brilliant orchestral performances that highlight memorable works composed by each musician.

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11 Episodes

  • Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
    E1
    Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)Celebrate the life and music of Antonio Vivaldi. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Jaroslav Krasnikov on Violin and Pavel Laverenkov on Flute.
  • George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
    E2
    George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)Celebrate the life and music of George Frideric Handel. Music performed by Regency Chamber Orchestra and conducted by Stephen Dodsworth. Featuring: Angela Kazimierczule (Soprano), Rupert Jennings (Tenor), and Serena Kay (Contralto).
  • Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
    E3
    Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)Celebrate the life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: The Russian Portess Choir.
  • Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
    E4
    Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)Celebrate the life and music of Joseph Haydn. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Vladimir Spivakov.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
    E5
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)Celebrate the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Tatanya Monogarova (Soprano), and Elena Gilels on Piano.
  • Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
    E6
    Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)Celebrate the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Extracts From: Symphonies 9 and 5, Moonlight Sonata, Egmont Overture, and Pathetique Sonata.
  • Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
    E7
    Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)Celebrate the life and music of Felix Mendelssohn. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Ilya Konovalov on Violin.
  • Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)
    E8
    Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)Celebrate the life and music of Frederic Chopin. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Vladimir Ryabov, Alexander Maluks on Piano, and Anna Malikova (Piano Concerto).
  • Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
    E9
    Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)Celebrate the life and music of Johannes Brahms. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Anton Martynov on Violin.
  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
    E10
    Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)Celebrate the life and music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Arkedii Sevidov on Piano, and the brass band of the Bolshoi Ballet.
  • Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
    E11
    Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)Celebrate the life and music of Edvard Grieg. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Naim Starkmann on Piano.

 

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