Film: Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself | American Masters | PBS

 

Film: Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself | American Masters | PBS.

Great Compositions/Performances: Beethoven Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus Overture Op.43 by Immerseel, Anima Eterna (2009)

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Beethoven Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus Overture Op.43 by Immerseel, Anima Eterna (2009)

Ludwig van Beethoven:
Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus Overture Op.43
(The Creatures of Prometheus Overture Op.43)

Anima Eterna
Jos van Immerseel, Conductor

22nd September 2009
Live at Au Concert Nobel, Bruxelles

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(Beethoven Symphony No.5, Mov.4 by Immerseel, Anima Eterna)

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Make Music Part of Your Life Series: Antonín Dvořák – Legends, Op. 59

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Antonín Dvořák – Legends, Op. 59

Ingryd Thorson & Julian Thurber, piano

Antonín Dvořák – Legends, Op. 59
1. Allegretto non troppo, quasi andantino [D minor] 3’03
2. Molto moderato [G major] 4’08
3. Allegro giusto [G minor] 4’11
4. Molto maestoso [C major] 5’30
5. Allegro giusto [A flat major] 4’16
6. Allegro con moto [C sharp minor] 4’21
7. Allegretto grazioso [A major] 2’14
8. Un poco allegretto e grazioso, quasi andantino [F major] 3’16
9. Andante con moto [D major] 2’27
10. Andante [B flat minor] 3’14

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Make Music Part of Your Life Series: Edward Elgar – Chanson de Matin Opus 15 – No 2

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Edward Elgar – Chanson de Matin Opus 15 – No 2

A tribute to Sir Edward Elgar – 1857 / 1934
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by George Weldon

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Great Compositions/Performances: Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 4, in E-flat major, Op. 7

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Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 4, in E-flat major, Op. 7

Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 4, in E-flat major, Op. 7
Wilhelm Kempff (piano)
in 1951

0:00 1st mov. Allegro molto e con brio
8:41 2nd mov. Largo, con gran espressione
16:31 3rd mov. Allegro
21:50 4th mov. Rondo: Poco allegretto e grazioso

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