Two versions of the Polovtsian Dances (Borodin)
Two beautiful versions of the “Polovtsian Dances” or Polovetsian Dances, from an exotic scene in Alexander Borodin’s long opera Prince Igor (premiered in 1890).
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Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 [Maurizio Pollini]
Accompanied by the Staatskapelle Dresden, Italian classical pianist Maurizio Pollini performs Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15. Conductor: Christian Thielemann. Recorded at Semperoper, Dresden in June 2011.
Arirang (KBS Symphony Orchestra)
One of the most famous symphony orchestras in South Korea, the KBS Symphony Orchestra plays “Arirang”, a Korean folk song. It is often considered the unofficial national anthem of Korea, and in December 2012, the song was inscribed on the…
Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 [Vienna Philharmonic, Christian Thielemann]
Conducted by Christian Thielemann, The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Wiener Philharmoniker) plays Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93.
Schindler’s List Main Theme [Cello: Tina Guo]
Chinese cellist Tina Guo plays the Main Theme of Schindler’s List; a 1993 American historical period drama, directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg and scripted by Steven Zaillian. Tina Guo, Cello; Bryan Pezzone, Piano. Director of Photography: Joel Moody; Director,…
Teresa Berganza sings Habanera from Carmen
Spanish mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza sings “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle” (Love is a rebellious bird), also known as “Habanera”; one of the most famous arias from Georges Bizet’s 1875 opera “Carmen“. Theatre Nationale L´opera de Paris; May 14, 1980. Director:…
Sibelius: Violin Concerto [Vengerov, Barenboim]
Accompanied by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), Maxim Vengerov performs Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 by Jean Sibelius. Conductor: Daniel Barenboim.
Karl Richter plays Johann Sebastian Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
German conductor, choirmaster, organist, and harpsichordist Karl Richter (15 October 1926 – 15 February 1981) plays Johann Sebastian Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565. An amazing performance, enjoy.
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto [Janine Jansen]
Accompanied by the hr-Sinfonieorchester (Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra), Dutch violinist Janine Jansen performs Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35. Performed and broadcast on April 19th, 2013, with Paavo Järvi conducting in the Alte Oper Frankfurt. Encore:…
Maria Callas sings Una voce poco fa (Rossini), Hamburg, 1959
Maria Callas sings Una voce poco fa, Rosina’s aria from Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville), an opera buffa in two acts by Gioachino Rossini with an Italian libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Hamburg, 1959.
Mahler: Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” [Mariss Jansons]
Conducted by Mariss Jansons, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of the Netherlands and the Netherlands Radio Choir (Chief-conductor: Celso Antunes) perform Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, known as the Resurrection Symphony. Soloists: Ricarda Merbeth, soprano; Bernarda Fink, mezzo-soprano.
Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet [London Symphony, Gergiev]
Conducted by Valery Gergiev, the London Symphony Orchestra plays Romeo and Juliet, TH 42, ČW 39, an Overture-Fantasy style orchestral work composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It is based on William Shakespeare’s play of the same name. Recorded during the…