Papavrami and Goerner play Franck and Fauré
Two great interpreters, poets and lovers of the French repertory and chamber music join forces here: the violinist Tedi Papavrami and the pianist Nelson Goerner. They have chosen to devote this programme to the two violin sonatas of Gabriel Fauré and the Sonata of César Franck. Camera: Chris Valentien, Bernhard von Hülsen Editor: Nina Mühlenkamp
Arthur Schnabel – No Place of Exile
A legend among pianists of the twentieth century, Artur Schnabel (1882–1951) is bestknown as the first performer to record the complete Beethoven’s sonatas. The exiled Austro-German musician and composer was a giant of his time, but today he is nearly forgotten. Pianist and Schnabel devotee Markus Pawlik (in collaboration with baritone Dietrich Henschel and the […]
Sound of Berlin
What does Berlin sound like? The orchestra of the Konzerthaus Berlin took on the challenge to melodize typical sounds from its own city. The musicians impressively demonstrated that the preparation of a Currywurst sausage, squealing urban trains and the engine noise of an old Trabi car from former Eastern Germany can actually sound quite musical. […]
The Myth of Beethoven
Ingenious, quick-tempered and highly assertive – Ludwig van Beethoven fundamentally changed the image of the artist. Like no-one else he fearlessly began to permanently change music history. Whole generations have eagerly worked on the myth of Beethoven and made a perceived titan out of the man. Together with the pianist Rudolf Buchbinder and the Beethoven […]
The Antagonists – Rivalry in Art: Michelangelo vs Leonardo
Florence 1504: Michelangelo and Leonardo have both been commissioned to paint two enormous battle paintings onto the walls of the Palazzo Vecchio. Through innovation they push the limitations of their time, but are ultimately doomed to fail. Florence 1504. Leonardo da Vinci is the undisputed maestro of the local art scene. He has been commissioned […]
The Antagonists – Rivalry in Art: van Gogh vs Gauguin
Arles 1888: Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin want to revolutionize modern art in their shared house, their studio of the south. But after a mere nine weeks the dream ends in disaster. Arles 1888. Vincent van Gogh’s life long dream is about to come true: fellow painter Paul Gauguin has travelled to the Provence, […]
