Purcell: Sacred Music

Во времена блеска и отчаяния измученной Франции король Людовик XIV вовсю наслаждается прелестями жизни, пока вся его страна голодает. Людовик, уверенный в абсолютности собственной власти, опасается лишь одного человека, способного положить конец его царствованию, — приговоренного им к пожизненному заключению и закованного в железную маску. Но когда королевский эгоизм заходит слишком далеко, бывшие мушкетеры Атос, Портос и Арамис отваживаются спасти таинственного узника, который может стать единственной надеждой Франции на возрождение. Остается лишь вопрос: поможет ли им верный друг, славный д`Артаньян, — или будет драться против?..

Одна Вероника живет в Польше. Жизнерадостная, болтливая и влюбленная, она едет к своей тетушке в Краков, где учитель музыки обнаруживает у нее вокальный дар. Как птичка в клетке, мечется юная полька от любовных переживаний к занятиям пением и обратно. А в это же время другая Вероника, парижанка и тоже певица, чувствует необъяснимое желание отказаться от профессиональной карьеры…

Светская львица маркиза де Мертей однажды узнает, что ее любовник Жеркур, не сказав ей ни слова, планирует жениться на юной Сесиль де Воланж. Желая отомстить ему, Мертей уговаривает своего близкого знакомого виконта де Вальмона совратить девушку. Тот поначалу отказывается, заявляя, что влюблен в мадам де Турвель, бережно хранящую верность мужу. Маркиза предлагает Вальмону пари: если он добьется своего с мадам де Турвель, то она отдастся ему; если же нет — то виконт должен будет отправиться в монастырь и покаяться.

In the aftermath of World War II, a soldier takes charge of a manor formerly owned by a German family and falls in love with the daughter, now a maid. Their relationship forces him to confront the tension between his love and his conscience.

The life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach as presented by his wife, Anna.

John Eliot Gardiner goes in search of Bach the man and the musician. The famous portrait of Bach portrays a grumpy 62-year-old man in a wig and formal coat, yet his greatest works were composed 20 years earlier in an almost unrivalled blaze of creativity. We reveal a complex and passionate artist; a warm and convivial family man at the same time a rebellious spirit struggling with the hierarchies of state and church who wrote timeless music that is today known world-wide. Gardiner undertakes a 'Bach Tour' of Germany, and sifts the relatively few clues we have - some newly-found. Most of all, he uses the music to reveal the real Bach.

Year 1763, the Seven Years' War is about to end. August III, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, has died, leaving empty the royal treasury and an extraordinary collection of paintings, sculptures, jewelry and goldsmith masterpieces, which he considered a symbol of his greatness, and that of Dresden, one of the European capitals of Baroque art.

“Principe Maurice #Tribute” is a documentary about the icon of the Night Theatre, and Master of Ceremonies of the Carnival of Venice, Maurizio Agosti. Known by his stage name of Principe Maurice, Agosti tells his story starting from the beginning of his carrier at the Cocoricò of Riccione to his recent work at Plastic of Milan and at the Carnival of Venice.

Welshman Sir Karl Jenkins is the most-performed living composer in the world. To mark his 70th birthday on the 17th February 2014, S4C broadcast a film portrayal of the pioneering musician in the programme Karl Jenkins: Pencerdd Penclawdd.

October 5th, at 10.30 pm , after pope John-Paul II`s blessing of Lyon from the top of Fourvieres hill, Rendez-Vous Lyon got under way, a concert performed for more than 800,000 people on the banks of the river Saone. Fourvieres hill was ablaze for ninety minutes, fired on by cannons of light, fireworks and images synchronised to music being performed live on the central stage by Jean-Michel Jarre, 60 musicians and 120 choristers. A baroque feast, blending classical and avant-garde, workmanship and high-tech, past and future, Rendez-Vous Lyon will long be remembered as an exceptional event.

The film includes rare archival footage and tells in a very personal way of Gidon Kremer's encounters with Johan Sebastian Bach's music, accompanying the famous violin virtuoso in rehearsals, recording sessions and discussions with a few trusted confidants.

Now Titus' father has died, the new emperor will be free to marry his beloved Bérénice. Also In love with Bérénice, Titus' friend Antiochus plans to flee Rome rather than face the marriage. However, public opinion about the pairing causes Titus to choose his duty to Rome over his love for Bérénice, and he sends his love rival to tell Bérénice the news...

In this unique documentary, French filmmaker Benoit Jacquot interviews Alfred Deller, the internationally celebrated contemporary countertenor who focused his talent on showcasing Renaissance and Baroque music to modern audiences. One of the few films on Deller, it includes footage of him performing selections from Campion, Rosseter, Morley and Purcell. Deller toured the globe with his group, the Deller Consort, from the 1950s through the '70s.

When Bach was in the service of Prince Leopold in Coethen, he had his own orchestra and was contracted to compose a great deal of instrumental music. This gave him an opportunity to try new techniques and to develop his own instrumental style. The six Brandenburg Concertos belongs to these masterpieces for a small ensemble. This joyously infectious performance of these famous landmarks in the history of music by the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra demonstrates both the musical satisfaction and the high professional standard that can be reached with period instruments. The performance was given in the Bach Anniversary Year 2000 – 250 years after his death – in the elegant Hall of Mirrors at Coethen Castle. The Freiburg Baroque Orchestra’s members all have virtuoso skills. They take the spotlight gracefully for solos but also play with the true ensemble spirit required by the music. Their decision to perform without a conductor revives an eighteenth century practice.

The Spanish sculptor meditates about his life and work

Honoring the legacy of renowned 17th-century English Baroque composer Henry Purcell, the talented Choir of Clare College performs a selection of his sacred music, including "Te Deum," "Jubilate," "Anthems" and "Funeral Music for Queen Mary." Recorded at the beautiful Jesus College Chapel in Cambridge and directed by Timothy Brown, this live performance features the work of several brilliant soloists.

The Flemish painter, humanist and diplomat Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was fortunate to be recognized during his lifetime as an artist of genius and one of the most prolific among his peers, making him a key figure of the Baroque.

История о том, как простой американский мальчишка Уильям Миллер волею случая стал корреспондентом авторитетного музыкального журнала «Роллинг Стоун» и отправился по заданию редакции в турне с группой «Стиллуотер». В компании суровых рокеров, юных фанаток и бурлящих в крови гормонов парень делает свой первый шаг в полную удивительных приключений взрослую жизнь расклешенных семидесятых. И уж, поверьте, эти самые приключения не заставят себя ждать!