The Great Composers

Season 1
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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  1. S1 E1 - Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
    January 1, 1998
    25min
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    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.
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  2. S1 E2 - George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
    January 1, 2000
    28min
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    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).
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  3. S1 E3 - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
    January 1, 1998
    26min
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    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.
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  4. S1 E4 - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
    January 1, 1998
    25min
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    Celebrate the life and music of Joseph Haydn. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Vladimir Spivakov.
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  5. S1 E5 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
    January 1, 1998
    25min
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    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.
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  6. S1 E6 - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
    January 1, 1998
    22min
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    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.
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  7. S1 E7 - Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
    January 1, 1998
    25min
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    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.
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  8. S1 E8 - Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)
    January 1, 1998
    25min
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    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).
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  9. S1 E9 - Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
    January 1, 1998
    25min
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    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.
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  10. S1 E10 - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
    January 1, 1998
    25min
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    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.
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  11. S1 E11 - Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
    January 1, 1998
    25min
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    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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Directors
Graham Holloway
Producers
Bob Carruthers
Cast
Vladimir SpivakovStephen DodsworthAnna MalikovaArkadi SevidovAlexander MaluksSerena KayDavid PalmerTrevor Nichols
Studio
Questar, Inc
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