Martha Argerich Plays Mozart: Live from Tokyo

Martha Argerich & Mischa Maisky(en)

At one of her rare appearances with orchestra, Martha Argerich, the grande dame of the piano, joined forces with world-famous cellist Mischa Maisky and the fabulous Lucerne Symphony Orchestra for the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin – “Romantic Offering”, a double concerto for piano, cello and orchestra dedicated to its very first soloists. The programme was rounded off by late-Romantic masterpieces by César Franck, Antonín Dvo?ák and Dmitri Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony under the baton of renowned maestro Neeme Järvi.

Martha Argerich Evening Talks(en)

Martha Argerich is the last remaining pianist of legend. A wild child and a rebel at heart, this legendary Argentinean musician is surrounded by an aura of mystery: some find her too uncompromising, others generous and beautiful, yet to all she is without doubt incredibly talented. Thanks to these "evening talks", Georges Gachot lifts a corner of the veil: Martha Argerich shares with us her memories, confides in us her doubts, and transmits to us her incredible appetite for music making. Images of Argentina, rehearsals in the concert hall or at home, excerpts of recent concerts and archival clips complete this unique film on one of the most secretive and endearing artists of our time.

Martha Argerich & Friends(en)

Classical music aficionados are in for a treat with this rare filmed performance by acclaimed pianist Martha Argerich. This recording of Agerich's 1982 concert features 12 pieces, including works from Mozart, Schuman, Ravel and Rachmaninov. Argerich also performs a number of duets with the aid of talented guest performers such as Mischa Maisky, Nicolas Economou and Nelson Freire. Biographies of the performers are included as on-screen liner notes

A Romantic Take - Live from the Pierre Boulez Saal Berlin(de)

Martha Argerich - Chopin(en)

Martha Argerich has been an outstanding Chopin interpreter for decades. In celebration of her 80th birthday on June 5 we present the exceptional pianist’s Complete Chopin Recordings on DG, available as a 5-CD + 1 Blu-ray audio set, and her recordings of Chopin’s solo works and concertos as a limited and numbered 5 LP box, combining the outstanding interpretations of Argerich with the best vinyl quality.

Bloody Daughter(fr)

An atypical family portrait, directed by 34-year old Stéphanie Argerich, the daughter of pianists Martha Argerich and Stephen Kovacevich. The filmmaker follows her mother in particular, during concerts and in moments of greater intimacy, searching for answers that might shed light on the private spaces of a family that has always lived in the limelight of the international stage, where gaiety and madness rub shoulders with an absolute and overwhelming passion: music.

Martha Argerich(en)

Enjoy a rarely captured live concert by Martha Argerich, one of the greatest pianists of the 20th and 21st centuries, a recording performed at the CBC studios in Montreal and containing the only known footage of the virtuoso playing a concerto. Argerich pours her considerable passion and impressive manual dexterity into pieces including Schumann's Piano Concerto, Ravel's "Jeux d'Eau" and Liszt's "Les Funerailles."

Sarah Brightman: Symphony - Live In Vienna(en)

In January 2008, Sarah Brightman recorded and filmed Symphony - Live in Vienna within the mystical walls of Stephansdome Cathedral in the heart of where classical music evolved - Vienna, Austria. Renowned for its awe-inspiring Gothic architecture, the cathedral was the perfect setting to enter the magical world of Symphony lead by the voice of the beautiful, gothic-angel. The concert includes repertoire from her album Symphony and some of her most popular songs ("Phantom of the Opera," "Time to Say Goodbye").

Tim Minchin: So Live(en)

Only available from Australia and New Zealand, “So Live” is a 2 hour performance recorded at The Sydney Opera House Studio in 2007. Contains material from “Dark Side” and “So Rock” including Inflatable You, Rock n Roll Nerd, Canvas Bags, Dark Side, You Grew On Me, Peace Anthem for Palestine, Mitsubishi Colt and lots more.

The Who: The Kids Are Alright(en)

Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group in 1964 to 1978. It notably features the band's last performance with long-term drummer Keith Moon, filmed at Shepperton Studios in May 1978, three months before his death.

Claude Deputises: A Comedy Interlude(en)

'A silly ass deputises as pianist for a singer.' (British Film Institute)

Bill and Coo(en)

'Strong man dreams of bungalow honeymoon with revue star.' (British Film Catalogue)

The Land of the Shamrock(en)

'The Glanhowy Singers perform several Irish songs to a backdrop of Irish country scenes and images. Songs include: Young May Noon, The Harp that Once Thro' Tara's Halls, Cruiskeen Lawn, Celtic Lament, Killarney, The Minstrel Boy.' (British Film Institute)

Renkli Dünya(tr)

The film tells the story of a young girl who secretly becomes an actress behind her brother's back. Mehmet runs a coffee house in one of Istanbul's suburbs. Mehmet, who is engaged to Ayşe, the daughter of grocer Hatice, cannot manage to come up with the required dowry. Mehmet's mother, Fatma, works as a seamstress at a theater. Mehmet's sister, Zeynep, decides to help her brother collect the dowry. To do so, she starts working at the theater with her mother. At that time, a big musical is being performed at the theater. Shortly before the musical, starring Erol and Meral, is set to premiere, Meral announces that she is leaving the show. Erol and the theater owners listen to Zeynep's voice and like it. As a result, they decide to cast Zeynep in the lead role. However, this situation must be kept secret from Mehmet.

Goin' Platinum Presents The Beach Boys(en)

A look at the making of The Beach Boys' 24th studio album, "Keepin' the Summer Alive".

The History of Eternity(pt)

In a small village in the hinterland, three stories of love and desire are changing the emotional landscape of its residents. Characters of a romanesque world in which their conceptions of life are limited on one side by human instincts, on the other by a blind and fatalist fate.

She Married an Artist(en)

Because Thornwood's portraits of comely model Sally Dennis are in such great demand, he is obliged to spend virtually all his time with Sally, which prompts Toni to seek retribution in divorce court.

Wonderful Story(ja)

Idol VHS tape Ryoko Hirosue released in 1997.

Heartbeat(sv)

A dazzling musical about a young Arab woman facing deportation just as she is about to receive a heart transplant.