Ashkenazy: Frédéric Chopin - Prelude, Op. 28 No. 4 Allegro Films 2024-06-06 | Excerpt of the film "Vladimir Ashkenazy: Frédéric Chopin - 24 Préludes Opus 28": youtube.com/watch?v=sjQQfsp8hsELive recording from 1980Vladimir Ashkenazy - pianoFrédéric Chopin - Frédéric Chopin - Prelude, Op. 28 No. 4 An Allegro Film by Christopher NupenMore concerts from Ashkenazy: goo.gl/mSkg1OSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSutoBuy the DVD here: http://www.allegrofilms.com/films
David Attenborough on Christopher Nupen & Jacqueline Du Pré (Interview) | Listening Through the Lens Allegro Films 2023-09-20 | Sir David Attenborough speaks about Christopher Nupen (1934–2023) and Jacqueline Du Pré (1945–1987). He explains how he first came across the music filmmaker's work, and how Nupen's films helped preserve and shape the legendary cellist's legacy.Interview excerpt for the documentary "Christopher Nupen – Listening Through the Lens", featuring Christopher Nupen. Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Daniil Trifonov, John Williams, Evgeny Kissin, Pinchas Zukerman, David Attenborough, David Elstein, Michael Grade, Melvyn Bragg, Jacqueline du Pré and Andrés Segovia.Watch the "Christopher Nupen – Listening Through the Lens" playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=43WJe_i1sCA&list=PL2GsQ52UqrOdw8MIVA73XhrRX6sSBnwDn&index=2Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSutoDavid Attenborough is an acclaimed filmmaker, natural historian, and broadcaster. In the 1960s and 70s, he served as director of programming for the BBC and controller of BBC 2. He gained fame as a writer as well as a narrator and presenter of many nature documentaries and natural history programmes (such as "Life on Earth") and is an advocate for many environmental causes.Christopher Nupen: Listening Through the LensNarrator: Stephen FryDirector: Matthew PercivalProduction: Allegro Films for BBC© 2021, Licensed by Allegro Films
Barenboim conducts Symphony No. 5 (with New Philharmonia Orchestra) | Barenboim on Beethoven (13/13) Allegro Films 2022-08-04 | In 1970, Argentinian-Israeli conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and his close friend, filmmaker Christopher Nupen, collaborated on a thirteen-part series about Ludwig van Beethoven – marking the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Lost to the British public for half a century, this series of films has never been shown together on national television in the UK. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the episodes have been resurrected in their original form.In the 13th and final Episode, the "Barenboim on Beethoven" series concludes with a spirited performance of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, with the young Barenboim at the helm of the New Philharmonia Orchestra. There is no motif in Western music more widely known or parodied than the one that opens Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, with its hammer blows of fate. Music piece excerpts performed:0:20 Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto© 2020, Licensed by Allegro Films
Beethoven - Sonata No. 32, Op. 111, 2nd Movement | Barenboim on Beethoven Series (12/13) Allegro Films 2022-07-28 | In 1970, Argentinian-Israeli conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and his close friend, filmmaker Christopher Nupen, collaborated on a thirteen-part series about Ludwig van Beethoven – marking the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Lost to the British public for half a century, this series of films has never been shown together on national television in the UK. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the episodes have been resurrected in their original form.Episode 12 takes a closer look at Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111. Of Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas, this last one is unique in its makeup, consisting of just two movements. As Barenboim puts it, the two movements balance each other out with a “prevailing inner logic”: if the first movement, “with its terrifying energy, shows us only one side of Beethoven’s nature… this world with all its struggles,” the second - variations on an Arietta - presents a vision of “eternity undisturbed,” a profoundly spiritual expression of a pure innocence “consciously won, through the lessons of experience.”Music piece excerpts performed:02:14 Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111 (2nd Movement)05:11 Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111 (2nd Movement)Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto© 2020, Licensed by Allegro Films
Beethovens Sonata No. 32, Op. 111, 1st Movement | Barenboim on Beethoven Series (11/13) Allegro Films 2022-07-21 | In 1970, conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and his close friend, filmmaker Christopher Nupen, collaborated on a thirteen-part series about Ludwig van Beethoven's music – marking the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Lost to the British public for half a century, this series of films has never been shown together on national television in the UK. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the episodes have been resurrected in their original form. In Episode 11, Barenboim, having already taken us through middle-period Beethoven – the “Waldstein”, the "Appassionata”, and the "Eroica" – argues that the “unmistakable quality” of Beethoven's late works represents “a logical development of his whole life’s work.” Music piece excerpts performed:01:18 Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 (1st Movement)02:14 Ludwig van Beethoven - String Quartet No. 13, Op. 130 (Finale)04:02 Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 (1st Movement)05:02 Ludwig van Beethoven - Cello Sonata in C major, Op. 102 (2nd Movement)05:14 Ludwig van Beethoven - String Quartet in C-sharp minor, Op. 131 (5th Movement)Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto© 2020, Licensed by Allegro Films
Beethoven, the Symphonist: Sonata No. 15, Op. 28 | Barenboim on Beethoven Series (10/13) Allegro Films 2022-07-14 | In 1970, conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and his close friend, filmmaker Christopher Nupen, collaborated on a thirteen-part series about Ludwig van Beethoven's music - marking the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Lost to the British public for half a century, this series of films has never been shown together on national television in the UK. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the episodes have been resurrected in their original form. Barenboim suggests that when we think of Beethoven as a symphonist par excellence, it is not only because of his nine legendary symphonies; it’s also because “almost all his music, symphonic, instrumental or vocal, has a certain unmistakable symphonic character about it.” Sitting at the piano, Barenboim looks at the qualities with which Beethoven infused all his work - the “sheer breadth of his expression,” his “sensitivity for color and sound… just as acute as that of the French Impressionists,” and his compulsion to depict and overcome the great struggle of the human condition. Music piece excerpts performed:01:39 Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28, "Pastoral"Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto© 2020, Licensed by Allegro Films
The Eroica - Symphony No. 3, Op. 55: Barenboim Conducts | Barenboim on Beethoven (9/13) Allegro Films 2022-07-07 | In 1970, conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and his close friend, filmmaker Christopher Nupen, collaborated on a thirteen-part series about Ludwig van Beethoven's music – marking the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Lost to the British public for half a century, this series of films has never been shown together on national television in the UK. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the episodes have been resurrected in their original form. “I doubt whether in the whole history of the arts,” says Daniel Barenboim, “there has been such a great stride forward in such a short time… I believe it opens a new page in the history of human consciousness.” He is speaking about Beethoven’s Third Symphony, the Eroica, among the composer’s most celebrated works with its ties to Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France. It was a watershed moment in the evolution of Beethoven’s artistry and the wider Romantic revolution.Music piece excerpts performed:01:32 Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55, "Eroica"Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto© 2020, Licensed by Allegro Films
Making The Trout with Du Pré, Perlman & Barenboim | Christopher Nupen – Listening Through the Lens Allegro Films 2022-07-04 | Excerpt from "Christopher Nupen – Listening Through the Lens", Matthew Percival's documentary about the pioneering film director, who founded one of the first independent (television) production companies in the 1960s, at the dawn of the music documentary era. Seizing upon the emerging silent camera technology and his unique access to a golden generation of artists, he filmed classical music in a completely new and intimate way. In the film, Nupen reflects on musicians and composers, spanning more than 50 years. He is joined by leading figures in music (Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Daniil Trifonov, John Williams, Evgeny Kissin and Pinchas Zukerman) and broadcasting (David Attenborough, David Elstein, Michael Grade and Melvyn Bragg) who share their insight of a unique chapter in the history of music on television. "Listening Through The Lens" cherry-picks from Nupen’s best work from 1966 to 2017. When he started, he instinctively blended documentary and musical performance, to create a new genre of film. He filmed musicians at close quarters on stage, in their natural environment, where they have most to offer.A musician himself, Nupen’s musical friends were among the most renowned artists of the 20th and 21st century. As his experience grew, he tackled musical ideas and the lives of the great composers (such as Schubert, Sibelius, Paganini, Tchaikovsky or Brahms). The Oxford philosopher and historian, Sir Isaiah Berlin, described Nupen’s films as being "at just about the highest level which television is capable of reaching".Featuring: Christopher Nupen. Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Daniil Trifonov, John Williams, Evgeny Kissin, Pinchas Zukerman, David Attenborough, David Elstein, Michael Grade, Melvyn Bragg, Jacqueline du Pré, Andrés SegoviaNarrator: Stephen FryDirector: Matthew PercivalProduction: Allegro Films for BBC© 2021, Licensed by Allegro Films
Jacqueline du Pré & Barenboim: Beethoven - Cello Sonata in A Major | Barenboim on Beethoven (8/13) Allegro Films 2022-06-30 | In 1970, conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and his close friend, filmmaker Christopher Nupen, collaborated on a thirteen-part series about Ludwig van Beethoven's music - marking the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Lost to the British public for half a century, this series of films has never been shown together on national television in the UK. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the episodes have been resurrected in their original form. In Episode 8, Barenboim returns to Beethoven’s preoccupation with the pursuit of happiness and takes a closer look at his Op. 69 Cello Sonata: inter lacrimas et luctus, “between tears and grief.”Fifty years after its recording, episode eight captures the effortless musicality and irrepressible joy that have made generations of music lovers fall in love with Jacqueline du Pré. Having recently married Daniel Barenboim, “Jackie” joins her husband in this historic duet.Music piece excerpts performed:00:00 Ludwig van Beethoven - Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 6902:42 Ludwig van Beethoven - Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto© 2020, Licensed by Allegro Films
Nupen: A Music Filmmaker of the Century (With Barenboim & Ashkenazy) | Listening Through the Lens Allegro Films 2022-06-27 | Excerpt from "Christopher Nupen – Listening Through the Lens" – Matthew Percival's documentary about the pioneering film director, who founded one of the first independent (television) production companies in the 1960s, at the dawn of the music documentary era. Seizing upon the emerging silent camera technology and his unique access to a golden generation of artists, he filmed classical music in a completely new and intimate way. In the film, Nupen reflects on musicians and composers, spanning more than 50 years. He is joined by leading figures in music (Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Daniil Trifonov, John Williams, Evgeny Kissin and Pinchas Zukerman) and broadcasting (David Attenborough, David Elstein, Michael Grade and Melvyn Bragg) who share their insight of a unique chapter in the history of music on television. "Listening Through The Lens" cherry-picks from Nupen’s best work from 1966 to 2017. When he started, he instinctively blended documentary and musical performance, to create a new genre of film. He filmed musicians at close quarters on stage, in their natural environment, where they have most to offer.A musician himself, Nupen’s musical friends were among the most renowned artists of the 20th and 21st century. As his experience grew, he tackled musical ideas and the lives of the great composers (such as Schubert, Sibelius, Paganini, Tchaikovsky or Brahms). The Oxford philosopher and historian, Sir Isaiah Berlin, described Nupen’s films as being "at just about the highest level which television is capable of reaching".Featuring: Christopher Nupen. Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Daniil Trifonov, John Williams, Evgeny Kissin, Pinchas Zukerman, David Attenborough, David Elstein, Michael Grade, Melvyn Bragg, Jacqueline du Pré, Andrés SegoviaNarrator: Stephen FryDirector: Matthew PercivalProduction: Allegro Films for BBC© 2021, Licensed by Allegro Films
Beethovens Fourth Piano Concerto - 2nd and 3rd Movement | Barenboim on Beethoven Series (7/13) Allegro Films 2022-06-23 | In 1970, conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and his close friend, filmmaker Christopher Nupen, collaborated on a thirteen-part series about Ludwig van Beethoven's music - marking the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Lost to the British public for half a century, this series of films has never been shown together on national television in the UK. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the episodes have been resurrected in their original form. In Episode 7, the remarkable Fourth Piano Concerto concludes with Daniel Barenboim alongside Sir Adrian Boult and the New Philharmonia Orchestra. The 2nd movement evokes a stirring dialogue between “the opposite extremes of Beethoven”: what Barenboim calls “a dramatic, energetic, almost bestial orchestra” and the “angelic, naïve statements of the piano.” Barenboim praises the architecture of the concerto and shows us how the “relation of the detail to the whole… contains the greatest possible beauty.” A transition of “perfect symmetry” leads into the final movement, lyrical and witty, with trumpets and drums subtly entering the fray. Music piece excerpts performed:0: 49 Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 (2nd Movement)2: 19 Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 (2nd Movement and transition to 3rd Movement)Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto© 2020, Licensed by Allegro Films
Filming Perlman, Ashkenazy, Barenboim | Christopher Nupen – Listening Through the Lens Allegro Films 2022-06-20 | Excerpt from "Christopher Nupen – Listening Through the Lens" – Matthew Percival's documentary about the pioneering film director, who founded one of the first independent (television) production companies in the 1960s, at the dawn of the music documentary era. Seizing upon the emerging silent camera technology and his unique access to a golden generation of artists, he filmed classical music in a completely new and intimate way. In the film, Nupen reflects on musicians and composers, spanning more than 50 years. He is joined by leading figures in music (Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Daniil Trifonov, John Williams, Evgeny Kissin and Pinchas Zukerman) and broadcasting (David Attenborough, David Elstein, Michael Grade and Melvyn Bragg) who share their insight of a unique chapter in the history of music on television. "Listening Through The Lens" cherry-picks from Nupen’s best work from 1966 to 2017. When he started, he instinctively blended documentary and musical performance, to create a new genre of film. He filmed musicians at close quarters on stage, in their natural environment, where they have most to offer.A musician himself, Nupen’s musical friends were among the most renowned artists of the 20th and 21st century. As his experience grew, he tackled musical ideas and the lives of the great composers (such as Schubert, Sibelius, Paganini, Tchaikovsky or Brahms). The Oxford philosopher and historian, Sir Isaiah Berlin, described Nupen’s films as being "at just about the highest level which television is capable of reaching".Featuring: Christopher Nupen. Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Daniil Trifonov, John Williams, Evgeny Kissin, Pinchas Zukerman, David Attenborough, David Elstein, Michael Grade, Melvyn Bragg, Jacqueline du Pré, Andrés SegoviaNarrator: Stephen FryDirector: Matthew PercivalProduction: Allegro Films for BBC© 2021, Licensed by Allegro Films
Beethovens Fourth Piano Concerto, 1st Movement | Barenboim on Beethoven Series (6/13) Allegro Films 2022-06-16 | In 1970, conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and his close friend, filmmaker Christopher Nupen, collaborated on a thirteen-part series about Ludwig van Beethoven's music – marking the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Lost to the British public for half a century, this series of films has never been shown together on national television in the UK. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the episodes have been resurrected in their original form. In Episodes 6 and 7, Barenboim provides us an up-close look at Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, which Barenboim describes as “one of the strongest reminders of the comprehensiveness of [Beethoven’s] vision”; a soulful and contemplative work that finds the composer at his poetic best. Music piece excerpts performed:01:32 Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 03:02 Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 04:44 Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 (Complete 1st Movement)Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto© 2020, Licensed by Allegro Films
Segovia at Los Olivos (narrated by Stephen Fry) | Christopher Nupen – Listening Through the Lens Allegro Films 2022-06-13 | Excerpt from "Christopher Nupen – Listening Through the Lens" – Matthew Percival's documentary about the pioneering film director, who founded one of the first independent (television) production companies in the 1960s, at the dawn of the music documentary era. Seizing upon the emerging silent camera technology and his unique access to a golden generation of artists, he filmed classical music in a completely new and intimate way. In the film, Nupen reflects on musicians and composers, spanning more than 50 years. He is joined by leading figures in music (Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Daniil Trifonov, John Williams, Evgeny Kissin and Pinchas Zukerman) and broadcasting (David Attenborough, David Elstein, Michael Grade and Melvyn Bragg) who share their insight of a unique chapter in the history of music on television. "Listening Through The Lens" cherry-picks from Nupen’s best work from 1966 to 2017. When he started, he instinctively blended documentary and musical performance, to create a new genre of film. He filmed musicians at close quarters on stage, in their natural environment, where they have most to offer.A musician himself, Nupen’s musical friends were among the most renowned artists of the 20th and 21st century. As his experience grew, he tackled musical ideas and the lives of the great composers (such as Schubert, Sibelius, Paganini, Tchaikovsky or Brahms). The Oxford philosopher and historian, Sir Isaiah Berlin, described Nupen’s films as being "at just about the highest level which television is capable of reaching".Featuring: Christopher Nupen. Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Daniil Trifonov, John Williams, Evgeny Kissin, Pinchas Zukerman, David Attenborough, David Elstein, Michael Grade, Melvyn Bragg,Jacqueline du Pré, Andrés SegoviaNarrator: Stephen FryDirector: Matthew PercivalProduction: Allegro Films for BBC© 2021, Licensed by Allegro Films
Creating Fidelio - Leonora No. 3: Beethovens Creative Process | Barenboim on Beethoven Series(5/13) Allegro Films 2022-06-09 | In 1970, conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and his close friend, filmmaker Christopher Nupen, collaborated on a thirteen-part series about Ludwig van Beethoven's music – marking the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Lost to the British public for half a century, this series of films has never been shown together on national television in the UK. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the episodes have been resurrected in their original form. In Episode 5, Barenboim elaborates on Beethoven's creative working process as a composer and turns his attention to "Fidelio" (which was originally called "Leonore"), Beethoven’s only opera. Barenboim points out that Beethoven almost never rewrote his work, but his opera went through many modifications before finding the form in which it is most commonly performed today.Music piece excerpts performed:04:05 Ludwig van Beethoven - Leonora Ouverture No. 2, Op. 72aSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto© 2020, Licensed by Allegro Films
Filming Double Concerto with Barenboim & Ashkenazy | Christopher Nupen – Listening Through the Lens Allegro Films 2022-06-06 | Excerpt from "Christopher Nupen – Listening Through the Lens" – Matthew Percival's documentary about the pioneering music film director, who founded one of the first independent (television) production companies in the 1960s, at the dawn of the music documentary era. Seizing upon the emerging silent camera technology and his unique access to a golden generation of artists, he filmed classical music in a completely new and intimate way. In the film, Nupen reflects on musicians and composers, spanning more than 50 years. He is joined by leading figures in music (Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Daniil Trifonov, John Williams, Evgeny Kissin and Pinchas Zukerman) and broadcasting (David Attenborough, David Elstein, Michael Grade and Melvyn Bragg) who share their insight of a unique chapter in the history of music on television. "Listening Through The Lens" cherry-picks from Nupen’s best work from 1966 to 2017. When he started, he instinctively blended documentary and musical performance, to create a new genre of film. He filmed musicians at close quarters on stage, in their natural environment, where they have most to offer.A musician himself, Nupen’s musical friends were among the most renowned artists of the 20th and 21st century. As his experience grew, he tackled musical ideas and the lives of the great composers (such as Schubert, Sibelius, Paganini, Tchaikovsky or Brahms). The Oxford philosopher and historian, Sir Isaiah Berlin, described Nupen’s films as being "at just about the highest level which television is capable of reaching".Featuring: Christopher Nupen. Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Daniil Trifonov, John Williams, Evgeny Kissin, Pinchas Zukerman, David Attenborough, David Elstein, Michael Grade, Melvyn Bragg, Jacqueline du Pré, Andrés SegoviaNarrator: Stephen FryDirector: Matthew PercivalProduction: Allegro Films for BBC© 2021, Licensed by Allegro Films
Barenboim talks The Appassionata: Sonata No. 23 in F Minor | Barenboim on Beethoven (4/13) Allegro Films 2022-06-02 | In 1970, Argentinian-Israeli conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and his close friend, filmmaker Christopher Nupen, collaborated on a thirteen-part series about Ludwig van Beethoven – marking the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Lost to the British public for half a century, this series of films has never been shown together on national television in the UK. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the episodes have been resurrected in their original form. Episode 4 is an unforgettable recital: Barenboim’s fiery interpretation of the “Appassionata” Sonata, a spectacular encapsulation of the synthesis of extremes and contrasts so associated with Beethoven’s character. Music piece excerpts performed:01:22 Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57, "Appassionata"Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto© 2020, Licensed by Allegro Films
Trailer: Christopher Nupen – Listening Through the Lens Documentary | Feat. Barenboim, Ashkenazy Allegro Films 2022-05-30 | Matthew Percival's documentary "Christopher Nupen – Listening Through the Lens" guides us through the work of pioneering film director Nupen, who founded one of the first independent (television) production companies in the 1960s, at the dawn of the music documentary era. Seizing upon the emerging silent camera technology and his unique access to a golden generation of artists, he filmed classical music in a completely new and intimate way. In the film, Nupen reflects on musicians and composers, spanning more than 50 years. He is joined by leading figures in music (Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Daniil Trifonov, John Williams, Evgeny Kissin and Pinchas Zukerman) and broadcasting (David Attenborough, David Elstein, Michael Grade and Melvyn Bragg) who share their insight of a unique chapter in the history of music on television. "Listening Through The Lens" cherry-picks from Nupen’s best work from 1966 to 2017. When he started, he instinctively blended documentary and musical performance, to create a new genre of film. He filmed musicians at close quarters on stage, in their natural environment, where they have most to offer.A musician himself, Nupen’s musical friends were among the most renowned artists of the 20th and 21st century. As his experience grew, he tackled musical ideas and the lives of the great composers (such as Schubert, Sibelius, Paganini, Tchaikovsky or Brahms). The Oxford philosopher and historian, Sir Isaiah Berlin, described Nupen’s films as being "at just about the highest level which television is capable of reaching".Featuring: Christopher Nupen. Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Daniil Trifonov, John Williams, Evgeny Kissin, Pinchas Zukerman, David Attenborough, David Elstein, Michael Grade, Melvyn Bragg, Jacqueline du Pré, Andrés SegoviaNarrator: Stephen FryDirector: Matthew PercivalProduction: Allegro Films for BBC© 2021, Licensed by Allegro Films
The Waldstein: Sonata No. 21 in C Major | Barenboim on Beethoven Series (3/13) Allegro Films 2022-05-26 | In 1970, Argentinian-Israeli conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and his close friend, filmmaker Christopher Nupen, collaborated on a thirteen-part series about Ludwig van Beethoven – marking the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Lost to the British public for half a century, this series of films has never been shown together on national television in the UK. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the episodes have been resurrected in their original form.In Episode 3, Barenboim explores the importance of form – the "inner logic" of music that creates connections between sound and "embraces the very essence of musical experience". He explains Beethoven's preoccupation with the form as a tool that creates "a unity from opposing and themes" and contrasted, co-acting elements such as rhythm and melody.Music piece excerpts performed:01:35 Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No. 21 in C major, "Waldstein" (Subject 1)02:15 Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No. 21 in C major, "Waldstein" (Subject 2)Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto© 2020, Licensed by Allegro Films
Beethovens Piano Sonata No. 3: Minuet Into Scherzo | Barenboim on Beethoven Series (2/13) Allegro Films 2022-05-19 | In 1970, Argentinian-Israeli conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and his close friend, filmmaker Christopher Nupen, collaborated on a thirteen-part series about Ludwig van Beethoven – marking the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Lost to the British public for half a century, this series of films has never been shown together on national television in the UK. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the episodes have been resurrected in their original form. In Episode 2, Barenboim shines the spotlight on Beethoven’s innovations: just as he refused to show subservience to his aristocratic patrons or “assume the role of a cook", he flouted convention in music. He chose to enliven his sonatas and symphonies with a frenetic, intense Scherzo in place of the Minuet movement that was so ingrained in tradition and society. Music piece excerpts performed:01:20 Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 3 in C major, Op. 2, No. 3 (1st Movement)Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto© 2020, Licensed by Allegro Films
Bach/Ferruccio Busoni - Adagio in C major, BWV 564 (Evgeny Kissin) Allegro Films 2022-05-16 | Live recording of pianist Evgeny Kissin from the Chorégies d'Orange in France (2002). Excerpt from the full performance of Johann Sebastian Bach`s / Ferruccio Busoni`s Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C major, BWV 564.Watch the full performance: youtu.be/rABoijDNWlQSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto
Beethovens Genius and His Fate of Deafness | Barenboim on Beethoven Series (1/13) Allegro Films 2022-05-12 | In 1970, Argentinian-Israeli conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and his close friend, filmmaker Christopher Nupen, collaborated on a thirteen-part series about Ludwig van Beethoven – marking the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Lost to the British public for half a century, this series of films has never been shown together on national television in the UK. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the episodes have been resurrected in their original form. In Episode 1, Barenboim guides us through Beethoven's dramatic personal struggle with the fate of deafness and speaks of the composer's determination to face the challenges of destiny and despair by creating a musical expression of optimism and strength.Music piece excerpts performed:01:31 Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 3605:27 Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2 No. 1Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto© 2020, Licensed by Allegro Films
Respighi - Pini di Roma (Ashkenazy and The Swedish Radio orchestra) Allegro Films 2022-04-18 | Ottorino Respighi - Pini Di Roma I Pini del GianicoloVladimir Ashkenazy - conductorThe Swedish Radio orchestraSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSutoWatch the whole documentary - youtu.be/8T1v-Gt1eiAA Christopher Nupen Film
Schubert - Sonatina Opus 137 No. 1 D. 384 First Movement (Zukerman, Neikrug) Allegro Films 2022-04-11 | Live recording from Saint John's Smith Square, London (1978)Pinchas Zukerman - violaMarc Neikrug - pianoSchubert - Sonatina Opus 137 No. 1 D. 384 First MovementSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSutoCheck the whole documentary youtu.be/62GAq4t4Z8gA Christopher Nupen Film
Schubert - Arpeggione Sonata D821, I. Allegro Moderato (Zukerman & Neikrug) Allegro Films 2022-04-04 | Live recording from 1984Pinchas Zukerman - violaMarc Neikrug - pianoFranz Schubert - Arpeggione Sonata D821, I. Allegro ModeratoSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSutoCheck the whole concert here: youtu.be/npk9rJshA2kA Christopher Nupen Film
Beethoven - Violin Sonata Op47 No.9 Third movement - Kreutzer Sonata (Milstein, Pludermacher) Allegro Films 2022-03-28 | Live recording from the concert hall Berwerdhallen in Stockholm, Sweden. Nathan Milstein - violinGeorges Pludermacher - pianoLudwig van Beethoven - Violin Sonata Op 47 No. 9 Third movement (Presto) - "Kreutzer Sonata"Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSutoWatch here the whole documentary youtu.be/uSC4W1qWMp4A Christopher Nupen Film
Du Pré, Perlman, Barenboim, Mehta, Zukerman: Schubert - Piano-Quintet Trout in A Major, D.667 Allegro Films 2022-03-21 | Franz Schubert - Piano Quintet "Trout" in A Major D.667, IV. Andantino – AllegrettoPinchas Zukerman - pianoItzhak Perlman - violinJacqueline Du Pré - celloDaniel Barenboim - pianoEnglish Chamber OrchestraWatch the full performance: youtube.com/watch?v=b8-H0r0iL6QA Christopher Nupen Film-----Subscribe to the channel for more content:goo.gl/GLSuto Buy the DVD here: http://www.allegrofilms.com/filmsFind more information about Jacqueline du Pré: http://www.allegrofilms.com/jackieFind more information about Itzhak Perlman: http://www.allegrofilms.com/perlman
Ashkenazy & Perlman recording César Francks Sonata in A Major for Violin & Piano at Decca Studios Allegro Films 2022-03-14 | César Franck - Sonata in A Major for Violin and PianoItzhak Perlman - violinVladimir Ashkenazy - pianoWatch the whole documentary here: youtu.be/3eSgK6HRULEProduced by Christopher Nupen-----Subscribe to the channel for more content:goo.gl/GLSuto Buy the DVD here: http://www.allegrofilms.com/filmsFind more information about Itzhak Perlman: http://www.allegrofilms.com/perlman
Perlman: J.S. Bach - Partita in E Major, BWV 1006 (new HD-version with international subtitles) Allegro Films 2022-03-07 | Live recording from Saint John's Smith Square, London (1978)Itzhak Perlman - violinJohann Sebastian Bach - Partita in E major, BWV 10061:19 Prélude4:50 Loure8:07 Gavotte en rondeau11:19 Menuet I13:16 Menuet II15:10 Bourrée16:43 GigueSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSutoClick here for Perlman performing BWV 1004: youtu.be/qtyTaE7LvVsClick here for the whole film "I know I played every note": youtu.be/haxPfFi58wwThis is the last of the set of three sonatas and three partitas which Bach completed in 1720 when he was employed in Cöthen. Christopher Nupen about the performance: "A memorable performance of the Bach partita shot live at a public concert in London which helped us to learn that there is almost always a depth to live performance on film that is frequently missing from studio performances."A Christopher Nupen Film
Barenboim, Ashkenazy, English Chamber Orchestra: Mozart - Double Concerto, 2nd movement Allegro Films 2022-02-28 | From the Fairfield Halls, CroydonDaniel Barenboim - pianoVladimir Ashkenazy - pianoEnglish Chamber OrchestraDaniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, and English Chamber Orchestra: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - 2nd movementWatch the full performance here: youtu.be/ahUywqTYKow-----Subscribe to the channel for more content:goo.gl/GLSuto Buy the DVD here: http://www.allegrofilms.com/filmsA Christopher Nupen Film
Itzhak Perlman: Brahms - Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 (3rd movement) Allegro Films 2022-02-21 | Itzhak Perlman: Brahms - Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 (3rd movement)Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace – Poco più presto (D major)Lawrence Foster - conductorItzhak Perlman - violinThe Philarmonia Orchestra of LondonWatch the full performance here: youtu.be/7C_U7eUbVd8-----Subscribe to the channel for more content:goo.gl/GLSuto Buy the DVD here: http://www.allegrofilms.com/filmsA Christopher Nupen Film
Du Pré, Barenboim and Zukerman: Beethoven - Ghost, Piano Trio (first movement) Allegro Films 2022-02-14 | Ludwig van Beethoven - Ghost, an excerpt of op.70 no.1 "Ghost" (first movement)Daniel Barenboim - pianoPinchas Zukerman - violinJacqueline du Pré - celloWatch the full performance: youtu.be/ReZeyI8Z5wkProduced by Christopher Nupen-----Subscribe to the channel for more content:goo.gl/GLSuto Buy the DVD here: http://www.allegrofilms.com/filmsFind more information about Jacqueline du Pré: http://www.allegrofilms.com/jackieFind more information about Itzhak Perlman: http://www.allegrofilms.com/perlman
Nathan Milstein having dinner with Pinchas Zukerman (1991) Allegro Films 2022-02-10 | Nathan Milstein, one of the finest performing musicians of the 20th century, talks entertainingly about music to a younger friend and fellow violinist, Pinchas Zukerman.Excerpt of the film "Nathan Milstein, Master of Invention - Some Memories of a Quiet Magician"1991 © Produced by Christopher Nupen-----Subscribe to the channel for more content:goo.gl/GLSuto Buy the DVD here: http://www.allegrofilms.com/filmsFind more about Nathan Milstein:http://www.allegrofilms.com/milstein
Andrés Segovia: Albeniz - Asturias - Leyenda (Alcázar Palace in Sevilla, 1976) Allegro Films 2022-02-03 | From the Alcázar Palace in Sevilla, SpainIsaac Albéniz - Leyenda, an excerpt of the film "Andrés Segovia: The Song of the Guitar"Performed by Andrés SegoviaProduced by Christopher NupenWatch the full film here: youtube.com/watch?v=Zmsz-rbn08s-----Subscribe to the channel for more content:goo.gl/GLSuto Buy the DVD here: http://www.allegrofilms.com/filmsFind more information about Andrés Segovia: http://www.allegrofilms.com/segovia
John Williams: Heitor Villa-Lobos - Prelude No. 2 (Live at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, 1971) Allegro Films 2022-01-06 | Live recording from the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London (1971)Watch the whole film by Christopher Nupen: youtu.be/QwduGlFNjekJohn Williams - guitarHeitor Villa-Lobos - Prelude No. 2Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSutoFrom the age of 11, Williams attended summer courses with Andrés Segovia at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy. You may also be interested in:𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲́𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗮: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿 - Music film, 1976: youtube.com/watch?v=Zmsz-rbn08s𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘀 - Documentary about Andrés Segovia, 1967:youtu.be/1QV_56-9flA
John Williams: Julio Salvador Sagreras - El Colibri (Live at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, 1971) Allegro Films 2021-12-30 | Live recording from the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London (1971)Watch the whole film by Christopher Nupen: youtu.be/QwduGlFNjekJohn Williams - guitarJulio Salvador Sagreras - El ColibriSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSutoFrom the age of 11, Williams attended summer courses with Andrés Segovia at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy. You may also be interested in:𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲́𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗮: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿 - Music film, 1976: youtube.com/watch?v=Zmsz-rbn08s𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘀 - Documentary about Andrés Segovia, 1967:youtu.be/1QV_56-9flA
John Williams: Manuel María Ponce - Scherzino Mexicano (Live at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, 1971) Allegro Films 2021-12-23 | Live recording from the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London (1971)Watch the whole film by Christopher Nupen: youtu.be/QwduGlFNjekJohn Williams - guitarManuel María Ponce - Scherzino MexicanoSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSutoFrom the age of 11, Williams attended summer courses with Andrés Segovia at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy. You may also be interested in:𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲́𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗮: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿 - Music film, 1976: youtube.com/watch?v=Zmsz-rbn08s𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘀 - Documentary about Andrés Segovia, 1967:youtu.be/1QV_56-9flA
John Williams: Stanley Myers - Cavatina (Live at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, 1971) Allegro Films 2021-12-16 | Live recording from the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London (1971)Watch the whole film by Christopher Nupen: youtu.be/QwduGlFNjekJohn Williams - guitarStanley Myers - CavatinaSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSutoFrom the age of 11, Williams attended summer courses with Andrés Segovia at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy. You may also be interested in:𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲́𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗮: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿 - Music film, 1976: youtube.com/watch?v=Zmsz-rbn08s𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘀 - Documentary about Andrés Segovia, 1967:youtu.be/1QV_56-9flA
John Williams: Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata K. 380 (Live at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, 1971) Allegro Films 2021-12-09 | Live recording from the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London (1971)Watch the whole film by Christopher Nupen: youtu.be/QwduGlFNjekJohn Williams - guitarDomenico Scarlatti - Sonata K. 380Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSutoFrom the age of 11, Williams attended summer courses with Andrés Segovia at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy. You may also be interested in:𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲́𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗮: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿 - Music film, 1976: youtube.com/watch?v=Zmsz-rbn08s𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘀 - Documentary about Andrés Segovia, 1967:youtu.be/1QV_56-9flA
Evgeny Kissin: Paganini/Liszt - Etude No. 3 La Campanella Allegro Films 2021-08-05 | Live recording from the Royal Albert Hall in London, 1997Watch here the full production: youtu.be/8WDU14w_AZcSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSutoEvgeny Kissin - pianoPaganini/Liszt - Etude No. 3 "La Campanella"More content with Evgeny Kissin:Evgeny Kissin at Orange - Mussorgski & Encores: youtu.be/2-RTTq8NQawEvgeny Kissin at Orange - Bach & Schumann: youtu.be/E-LYTQMFzlIExclusive interview with Evgeny Kissin: youtu.be/Xaorn1alATg
Gidon Kremer and the Kremerata Baltica: the beginnings of the chamber orchestra Allegro Films 2020-11-26 | Gidon Kremer's most passionately held idea was the formation of a new orchestra drawn from the youth of three Baltic states: Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. He called this the “Kremerata Baltica”. Watch the full documentary "Gidon Kremer - Man of Many Musics" here: youtu.be/zuGtEn-3Uj4Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto© 1999, An Allegro Film by Christopher Nupen
Evgeny Kissin: Brahms - Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5 Allegro Films 2020-11-02 | Evgeny Kissin plays the slow movement from the F minor Piano Sonata, Op. 5 by Johannes BrahmsThis performance is part of the additional content of the documentary "We Want The Light", written and directed by Christopher Nupen.Watch the documentary with English subtitles: youtu.be/S9MIbHdUVFsSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto
Ástor Piazzolla - Oblivion (Gidon Kremer, Per Arne Glorvigen, Vadim Sakharov, Alois Posch) Allegro Films 2020-07-09 | Gidon Kremer, Latvian violin virtuoso who has continued to champion Piazzolla’s music.Watch here the full documentary "Homage to Ástor Piazzolla" by Christopher Nupen: youtu.be/owJEv-Be5hIPer Arne Glorvigen - bandoneonistAlois Posch - double bassistVadim Sakharov - pianistGidon Kremer - violinistSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto
Ástor Piazzolla - Escualo (Gidon Kremer, Per Arne Glorvigen, Vadim Sakharov, Alois Posch) Allegro Films 2020-06-25 | Gidon Kremer, Latvian violin virtuoso who has continued to champion Piazzolla’s music.Watch here the full documentary "Homage to Ástor Piazzolla" by Christopher Nupen: youtu.be/owJEv-Be5hIPer Arne Glorvigen - bandoneonistAlois Posch - double bassistVadim Sakharov - pianistGidon Kremer - violinistSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto
Ástor Piazzolla - Instead of a Tango (Gidon Kremer, Per Arne Glorvigen, Vadim Sakharov, Alois Posch) Allegro Films 2020-06-11 | Gidon Kremer, Latvian violin virtuoso who has continued to champion Piazzolla’s music.Watch here the full documentary "Homage to Ástor Piazzolla" by Christopher Nupen: youtu.be/owJEv-Be5hIPer Arne Glorvigen - bandoneonistAlois Posch - double bassistVadim Sakharov - pianistGidon Kremer - violinistSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto
Ástor Piazzolla - Buenos Aires: Hora Cero (Gidon Kremer, Glorvigen, V. Sakharov, Alois Posch) Allegro Films 2020-05-28 | Gidon Kremer, Latvian violin virtuoso who has continued to champion Piazzolla’s music.Watch here the full documentary "Homage to Ástor Piazzolla" by Christopher Nupen: youtu.be/owJEv-Be5hIPer Arne Glorvigen - bandoneonistAlois Posch - double bassistVadim Sakharov - pianistGidon Kremer - violinistSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto
Ástor Piazzolla - Celos (Gidon Kremer, Per Arne Glorvigen, Vadim Sakharov, Alois Posch) Allegro Films 2020-05-14 | Gidon Kremer, Latvian violin virtuoso who has continued to champion Piazzolla’s music.Watch here the full documentary "Homage to Ástor Piazzolla" by Christopher Nupen: youtu.be/owJEv-Be5hIPer Arne Glorvigen - bandoneonistAlois Posch - double bassistVadim Sakharov - pianistGidon Kremer - violinistSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto
Ástor Piazzolla - Allegro Tangabile (Gidon Kremer, Alois Posch) Allegro Films 2020-04-30 | Gidon Kremer, Latvian violin virtuoso who has continued to champion Piazzolla’s music.Watch here the full documentary "Homage to Ástor Piazzolla" by Christopher Nupen: youtu.be/owJEv-Be5hIPer Arne Glorvigen - bandoneonistAlois Posch - double bassistVadim Sakharov - pianistGidon Kremer - violinistSubscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSuto
Itzhak Perlman & Ashkenazy recording Beethovens Sonata No. 10, Op. 96 Allegro Films 2019-08-15 | Violinist Itzhak Perlman and pianist Ashkenazy in the last recording of the Beethoven's Sonatas in London, on November 26th, 1975. Reflections and music by two of the great musicians of our time. A process of growth over the years.Click here for the whole film "I know I played every note" where this excerpt comes from: youtu.be/haxPfFi58ww Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSutoItzhak Perlman - violinVladimir Ashkenazy - pianoLudwig van Beethoven - Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 96
Itzhak Perlman & Pinchas Zukerman playing Wieniawski - at the end of their European tour Allegro Films 2019-08-01 | Reflections at the end of a European tour together while playing Caprice in A minor by Wieniawski at the Royal College of Music, London.Click here to watch the last concert of this tour: youtube.com/watch?v=PwWVf9Y525oClick here for the whole film "I know I played every note" where this excerpt comes from: youtu.be/haxPfFi58ww Subscribe to the channel for more content: goo.gl/GLSutoHenryk Wieniawski - Études-Caprices for Two Violins, Op. 18
