Daniel Barenboim
In Search of Chopin
Phil Grabsky brings us the music and life story of Fryderyk Chopin, considered one of the greatest composers of all time. Who exactly was this astonishing man? How exactly did this young Polish boy rise to such heady heights?
Barenboim On Beethoven: Nine Symphonies That Changed the World
This BBC film "Barenboim on Beethoven: Nine Symphonies that Changed the World" follows the renowned West-Eastern Divan Orchestra on their ground-breaking tour of South Korea and China. The film gives a unique insight into the nine symphonies, as well as the musicians’ viewson the difficulties and delights of performing these inimitable works
Verdi: Il Trovatore
Philipp Stölzl (famous for his video clips for Rammstein and Madonna) tackled his first Verdi opera as a stage director: "Il trovatore" with a cast of high-class singer including Anna Netrebko as Leonora and Plácido Domingo as Count Luna – both of them making their debut in these roles. Joined by Marina Prudenskaya as Azucena and Gaston Rivero as Manrico. Daniel Barenboim conducts the Staatskapelle Berlin. "A grand night" (Süddeutsche Zeitung) of " energy and drive" (Daily Express). "The stars have aligned" (Der Tagesspiegel)