Eras of Music History

Synopsis

Bold in conception, popular in format, gripping in its presentation – “Eras of Music History” makes the soundtrack to European history come alive – immediate and easily comprehensible for young viewers, classical newcomers and experts. In the series “Eras of Music History” music becomes something palpable – sounds you can touch and feel. Graphic novels, historical scenes, jam sessions and commentaries by classical stars, footnotes from political figures, philosophers and cultural scholars – all these are woven together with video and audio documents of the history of great performances. (4 part series: Baroque, Romantic, Viennese Classicism, 20th Century – 4×90’ or 8×45’)

Additional Info

• No: 9155
• Artists: Daniel Hope, Philippe Jaroussky, Emmanuelle Haim, Simone Kermes, Rolando Villazón, Anna Netrebko, Giuliano Carmigniola, Diana Damrau, Leif Ove Andsnes, Lang Lang, Christian Thielemann, Teodor Currentzis, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Thomas Hampson, Jonas Kaufmann, René Kollo Thomas Quasthoff and Konstantin Wecker
• Production year: 2015
• Run time: 06:00:00
• Director: Axel Brüggemann, Dag Freyer, Nicole Kraack, Lena Kupatz, Henrike Sandner
• Producers: Signed Media, ZDF/ARTE
• Format: HDTV 16:9