Movies: Classical musician

Presents Handel as a key figure in the development of Baroque music. Illustrates with musical selections his contributions to 18th century music including the oratorio form perfected in 'THE MESSIAH.'...

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Claudio Scimone and the Solisti Veneti in concert in Nairobi perform music by Vivaldi, Tartini, Rossini, Pasculli, Verdi, Arban, Monti and Morricone whose poignant version of “Nuovo Cinema Paradiso” is heard....

Vinicius is a young cellist who lives in the far east of the metropolitan region of São Paulo and is a member of the State Youth Orchestra. He talks about the contrasts he experiences every day as a musician in Latin America's largest city, the prest...

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Describes the life of Franz Schubert. Explains the character of his music and conveys the flavor of early 19th century Vienna which influenced his compositions....