Mozart in the Jungle follows the lives of talented musicians in a prestigious New York City orchestra. The series explores the triumphs and tribulations of a young oboist as she navigates her way through the competitive world of classical music, alongside a charismatic conductor and a group of passionate musicians. It highlights the ambition, passion, and strong female characters in the music industry.
Youth is a comedy-drama movie set in a Swiss hotel, where an aging composer and a film director confront their fears and regrets while reflecting on their lives. Through their conversations and encounters with other hotel guests, they explore themes of aging, love, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness. The stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps adds to the beauty and serenity of the film.
Mr. Jones is a movie about a man with bipolar disorder who falls in love with his therapist and finds solace in music. Through his therapy sessions and a growing relationship with his therapist, he begins to confront his inner demons and find a sense of peace and purpose.
A beautiful cabaret dancer inspires composer Rimsky-Korsakov.
Till the Clouds Roll By (1946) follows the life of a successful songwriter, showcasing his journey from a struggling musician to a renowned figure in the music industry. The film covers various aspects of his life, including his relationships, career achievements, and personal struggles. With a mix of drama, musical performances, and colorful characters, Till the Clouds Roll By takes viewers on a captivating journey through the world of music during the early twentieth century.
Immortal Beloved is a compelling drama that delves into the life of Ludwig van Beethoven, exploring his genius, personal struggles, and complex relationships.
How can marks on a 150‐year‐old page transform into the unflinching emotion of Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony? From decoding the score, to uncovering Tchaikovsky's history, Michael Tilson Thomas gives us a backstage pass to the making of a performance.
Claudio Abbado conducts the Lucerne Festival Orchestra in this performance of Mahler's seventh symphony recorded in 2005.
Beethoven spent three years composing the Eroica, an intimate journal of his emotional crises and his dramatic emergence as an original master. Michael Tilson Thomas and the musicians of the San Francisco Symphony help you make sense of this voyage into life as it really is.
The charismatic and inspiring Claudio Abbado and the mesmerising young pianist Yuja Wang, with the Lucerne Festival Orchestra, hold the audience spellbound in this opening concert of the 2009 Lucerne Festival. Prokofiev's popular and vibrant Third Piano Concerto demonstrates the composer's sharp musical wit, and Yuja Wang is a brilliant exponent of the work. Following this, and chiming beautifully with the festival's theme of the relationship between art and nature, Mahler's First Symphony is given an illuminating and rapturously received performance.
Wilder Napalm is a movie about two brothers who have the ability to control fire. They use their powers in a small town, causing chaos and starting a love triangle. The movie explores themes of dysfunctional marriage and sibling rivalry.
Hangover Square tells the story of a composer with a memory lapse problem who becomes obsessed with a singer. As he struggles to uncover the truth behind a series of murders, he must confront his own demons and unravel the mysteries of his past.
Unfaithfully Yours is a comedy film from 1948 that follows a symphony conductor named Sir Alfred De Carter. He becomes suspicious of his wife, believing she is having an affair. As his jealousy grows, Sir Alfred devises elaborate murder fantasies to get revenge. The film portrays the comedic chaos that ensues as Sir Alfred attempts to execute his plans.
Graham Braithwaite is a violinist in a B.C. symphony. Unfortunately the symphony folds and much to his horror and disdain, he's forced to get a gig with a country band as the bassist. He has to leave the city and his girlfriend, Jane, to tour the B.C. interior with Frank Hay and his band.
A high-class call girl and a stuffy corporate executive find themselves in an unlikely love affair while the executive deals with back pain and the call girl juggles her double life.
Private detective helps a department store owner who is being threatened by a hostile takeover. Along the way, he gets involved in slapstick comedy, a symphony orchestra, and a wild chase.
Home video featuring The London Philharmonic performing music from Dragon Quest IV: Michibikareshi Monotachi, conducted by composer Koichi Sugiyama.
A man, who lives alone in his apartment, finds his ideal woman while going to the symphony. He dates her and brings her to his pad, only to find out she came to the symphony on a ticket she got from a co-worker.
Little Secrets follows the story of a teenage girl who is a talented violinist. She is keeping a secret and must balance her music lessons, first love, and a crisis of conscience. As she navigates through these challenges, she learns the importance of trust and family.
Symphonic Fantasies: Music from Square Enix was an award winning symphonic tribute concert held in Cologne, Germany on the September 12, 2009 featuring video game music from Japanese game developer Square Enix. The concert featured symphonic movements based on the Kingdom Hearts series, Secret of Mana, the Chrono series, and the Final Fantasy series. The concert was produced and directed by Thomas Böcker, with arrangements provided by Finnish composer and musician Jonne Valtonen with assistance by Roger Wanamo. The concert was taped and recorded in the Cologne Philharmonic Hall.