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The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
These two exceptional studio performances represent some of the earliest filmed dance material from the BBC archives. Les Sylphides , introduced by Tamara Karsavina, one of the founders of modern British ballet, and the 1958 performance of Giselle both feature stellar international casts embodying a bygone era.
These two exceptional studio performances represent some of the earliest filmed dance material from the BBC archives. Les Sylphides , introduced by Tamara Karsavina, one of the founders of modern British ballet, and the 1958 performance of Giselle both feature stellar international casts embodying a bygone era.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The first two performances on this video feature David Oistrakh in one of his favourite performing partnerships, with his son, violinist Igor Oistrakh. Bach's Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043 formed the duo's first foreign engagement whilst Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante was performed two years later in a sell-out performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Kirill Kondrashin, one of Oistrakh's preferred conductors, directs Brahms' Violin Concerto in D major, which has all the warmth and confidence one would expect from a classic Oistrakh recording.
The first two performances on this video feature David Oistrakh in one of his favourite performing partnerships, with his son, violinist Igor Oistrakh. Bach's Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043 formed the duo's first foreign engagement whilst Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante was performed two years later in a sell-out performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Kirill Kondrashin, one of Oistrakh's preferred conductors, directs Brahms' Violin Concerto in D major, which has all the warmth and confidence one would expect from a classic Oistrakh recording.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents an historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This video features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their music director, Charles Munch.
This performance of extracts from The Creatures of Prometheus is a rare one, Munch having only conducted the ballet at the BSO in one season. He breathes life into his performances of Symphonies Nos. 4 and 5, which are executed with excitement, exuberance and panache.
This performance of extracts from The Creatures of Prometheus is a rare one, Munch having only conducted the ballet at the BSO in one season. He breathes life into his performances of Symphonies Nos. 4 and 5, which are executed with excitement, exuberance and panache.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The winner of the 1970 Chopin Piano Competition and one of the leading exponents of Chopin's works, Ohlsson displays brilliance and depth of feeling in this recital performance, filmed only four years after he won first prize. He demonstrates both subtlety and warmth of sound in his performance of Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, where his technical mastery is also evident. This video features exhilarating and spontaneous interpretations from a true master of the piano.
The winner of the 1970 Chopin Piano Competition and one of the leading exponents of Chopin's works, Ohlsson displays brilliance and depth of feeling in this recital performance, filmed only four years after he won first prize. He demonstrates both subtlety and warmth of sound in his performance of Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, where his technical mastery is also evident. This video features exhilarating and spontaneous interpretations from a true master of the piano.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents an historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This recording features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their Music Director, Charles Munch.
Munch gave extensive performances of Brahms' Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 during his time at the Boston Symphony, particularly during the orchestra's many national and international tours. His readings of both works exhibit his characteristic energy and enthusiasm, which, coupled with the BSO's distinctive sound, makes for a captivating recording.
Munch gave extensive performances of Brahms' Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 during his time at the Boston Symphony, particularly during the orchestra's many national and international tours. His readings of both works exhibit his characteristic energy and enthusiasm, which, coupled with the BSO's distinctive sound, makes for a captivating recording.
Recorded in 1971, this film shows the CSO in their first ever concert outside the United States. As Solti himself explains in the bonus feature included here, the CSO are masters in German repertoire, to which they bring the American virtuosity. Solti summons tremendous power, elegance and clarity from the orchestra, and their subsequent performances of Brahms's First Symphony have been praised for their "dignity, energy and splendour," which led critic William Mann to write: "I am tempted to describe it as the United States' most completely accomplished orchestra."
Renowned for his interpretations of Bruckner's symphonies, Günter Wand had a great affinity for Bruckner's Fifth Symphony, as noted by the composer Bernd Alois Zimmermann. His first recording of the work became a great success, winning the German Record Prize in 1978. Wand's London concerts with the BBC Symphony as Principal Guest Conductor acquired legendary status in his later years, rewarding him with the recognition that was so greatly deserved.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on DVD for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on DVD for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
A compelling performance of Bruckner's Symphony No. 8, this video presents Steinberg at his most majestic in a sympathetic interpretation of this mighty work. The Boston Symphony Orchestra is once again on top form, as testified by a rapturous Sanders Theatre audience.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents an historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This series features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their Music Director, William Steinberg.
While the material has been restored using the greatest care and state-of-the-art techniques, certain visual artefacts and distortions remain in some instances due to the age of the film. Despite this, it remains of exceptional musical interest and historic value and is released here for the first time.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents an historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This series features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their Music Director, William Steinberg.
While the material has been restored using the greatest care and state-of-the-art techniques, certain visual artefacts and distortions remain in some instances due to the age of the film. Despite this, it remains of exceptional musical interest and historic value and is released here for the first time.
Sparkling Chopin performances from Van Cliburn just one year after his triumph at the 1958 inaugural Tchaikovsky Competition are coupled with fiery intensity from Claudio Arrau in two of Beethoven's best loved piano sonatas. This video presents rare audiovisual material from two of the world's finest pianists.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This video features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their Music Director, Charles Munch.
Celebrated for his performances of French music, Munch was an authority on the works featured on this video, all of which were composed during his lifetime. More than fifty years later, his recordings of French music remain a permanent standard of reference.
Celebrated for his performances of French music, Munch was an authority on the works featured on this video, all of which were composed during his lifetime. More than fifty years later, his recordings of French music remain a permanent standard of reference.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
This performance of Elgar's "Enigma" Variations forms an historic account of the first concert Sir Georg Solti conducted as chief conductor of the LPO in 1979. It is also the first video release with Solti performing Elgar's Symphony No. 2. Solti, who prepared new works by listening to Elgar's own recordings, identified closely with his music. The virtuoso playing of the orchestra combined with his fresh, energetic approach make for an exciting, uplifting experience.
This performance of Elgar's "Enigma" Variations forms an historic account of the first concert Sir Georg Solti conducted as chief conductor of the LPO in 1979. It is also the first video release with Solti performing Elgar's Symphony No. 2. Solti, who prepared new works by listening to Elgar's own recordings, identified closely with his music. The virtuoso playing of the orchestra combined with his fresh, energetic approach make for an exciting, uplifting experience.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
Performed during his tenure as Chief Conductor of the BBC Symphony, the Proms performances featured on this recording represent Gennadi Rozhdestvensky at the highest point of his relationship with the orchestra. One of the premier conductors of Russian repertoire, Rozhdestvensky is well known for his interpretations of ballet music - this performance of the second act of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker perfectly demonstrates his affinity with the genre.
Performed during his tenure as Chief Conductor of the BBC Symphony, the Proms performances featured on this recording represent Gennadi Rozhdestvensky at the highest point of his relationship with the orchestra. One of the premier conductors of Russian repertoire, Rozhdestvensky is well known for his interpretations of ballet music - this performance of the second act of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker perfectly demonstrates his affinity with the genre.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents a historical account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This video features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their Music Director Charles Munch.
While the material has been restored using the greatest care and state-of-the-art techniques, certain visual artefacts and distortions remain in some instances due to the age of the film. Despite this, it remains of exceptional musical interest and historic value.
Programmed by Munch during his years at the Boston Symphony but never recorded, his renderings of the two works featured on this video are exciting and spontaneous with the kind of precision and flair we have come to expect from the BSO under the buoyant direction of their charismatic music director.
While the material has been restored using the greatest care and state-of-the-art techniques, certain visual artefacts and distortions remain in some instances due to the age of the film. Despite this, it remains of exceptional musical interest and historic value.
Programmed by Munch during his years at the Boston Symphony but never recorded, his renderings of the two works featured on this video are exciting and spontaneous with the kind of precision and flair we have come to expect from the BSO under the buoyant direction of their charismatic music director.
Widely regarded as the definitive version of comic ballet La Fille mal gardée , this video showcases Frederick Ashton's choreography as designed for the London Royal Ballet in 1960 and features the original cast, with Nadia Nerina and David Blair in roles that Ashton created with them in mind. Nadia Nerina's "joyous, soaring skill, which is Lise's signature" (Financial Times) and David Blair's technical and interpretative genius are perfectly offset by Stanley Holden's hilarious travesti turn as Widow Simone, and Alexander Grant, who brings pathos and humour to the character of Alain.
These two ballets by John Cranko are early examples of the choreographer's theatrical ingenuity. Created for the Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet, which later became the Royal Ballet, Pineapple Poll is a light hearted frolic. Lady and the Fool is a bittersweet satire on the plight of society's outcasts with La Capricciosa danced by Svetlana Beriosova in the year she became Prima Ballerina at Sadler's Wells. Both ballets are rare studio performances from the BBC's earliest television archives and are released here for the first time on video.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
Leinsdorf's recordings of Mahler's symphonies on RCA Victor became benchmarks for both sound and performance quality. Intense, warm and expressive, this rendition of Mahler's First Symphony is a deeply personal account, whilst Till Eulenspiegel - a party piece during Leinsdorf's tenure - is performed with great precision and finesse by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents an historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This video features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their Music Director, Erich Leinsdorf.
While the material has been restored using the greatest care and state-of-the-art techniques, certain visual artefacts and distortions remain in some instances due to the age of the film. Despite this, it remains of exceptional musical interest and historic value and is released here for the first time on DVD.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents an historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This video features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their Music Director, Erich Leinsdorf.
While the material has been restored using the greatest care and state-of-the-art techniques, certain visual artefacts and distortions remain in some instances due to the age of the film. Despite this, it remains of exceptional musical interest and historic value and is released here for the first time on DVD.
This rare audiovisual footage presents Klaus Tennstedt at the height of his very special relationship with the Boston Symphony Orchestra during his prime recording period. Joyous Mozart is combined with evocative Mahler, both performed with the greatest sensitivity and conviction.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents an historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This video features only the second public release of a full-length symphonic work with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Klaus Tennstedt and the third available with this mighty conductor.
While the material has been restored using the greatest care and state-of-the-art techniques, certain visual artefacts and distortions remain in some instances due to the age of the film. Despite this, it remains of exceptional musical interest and historic value.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents an historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This video features only the second public release of a full-length symphonic work with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Klaus Tennstedt and the third available with this mighty conductor.
While the material has been restored using the greatest care and state-of-the-art techniques, certain visual artefacts and distortions remain in some instances due to the age of the film. Despite this, it remains of exceptional musical interest and historic value.
Klaus Tennstedt (1926-1998), a renowned Mahlerian, conducted this live performance at the Royal Festival Hall a year after stepping down as the LPO's Principal Conductor.
Issued here for the first time on video, this live performance was hailed as "legendary" by Michael Manus in the Gramophone and has been released on CD by EMI.
Tennstedt's 1978 studio recording of Mahler's Fifth Symphony is described in one edition of the Penguin Guide as "an outstanding performance, thoughtful on the one hand, warm and expressive on the other."
This 1988 live performance is described in a later edition of the same guide as "more daring and more idiosyncratic than Tennstedt's earlier studio recording, but the tension is far keener. The experience hits one at full force. The emotional tension of the occasion is vividly captured."
This performance was the last time Tennstedt returned to Mahler 5 with the LPO and the highly personal and passionate interpretation justifies his reputation for outstanding live performances. According to Michael Manus, "The phenomenon that was Tennstedt in concert will never, can never, be recreated."
Issued here for the first time on video, this live performance was hailed as "legendary" by Michael Manus in the Gramophone and has been released on CD by EMI.
Tennstedt's 1978 studio recording of Mahler's Fifth Symphony is described in one edition of the Penguin Guide as "an outstanding performance, thoughtful on the one hand, warm and expressive on the other."
This 1988 live performance is described in a later edition of the same guide as "more daring and more idiosyncratic than Tennstedt's earlier studio recording, but the tension is far keener. The experience hits one at full force. The emotional tension of the occasion is vividly captured."
This performance was the last time Tennstedt returned to Mahler 5 with the LPO and the highly personal and passionate interpretation justifies his reputation for outstanding live performances. According to Michael Manus, "The phenomenon that was Tennstedt in concert will never, can never, be recreated."
The ICA Classics Live series features performances from ICA's own artists recorded in prestigious venues around the world. The majority of the recordings are enjoying their first commercial release.
This outstanding performance of Mahler's Sixth Symphony formed part of Hartmut Haenchen's Mahler Cycle with the La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra. Haenchen is renowned and respected for his interpretations of Mahler and Wagner and has had a significant presence in many of the world's leading opera houses. An expressive and dramatic rendition of the Tragische , Haenchen's high intellect and musical integrity are apparent.
This outstanding performance of Mahler's Sixth Symphony formed part of Hartmut Haenchen's Mahler Cycle with the La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra. Haenchen is renowned and respected for his interpretations of Mahler and Wagner and has had a significant presence in many of the world's leading opera houses. An expressive and dramatic rendition of the Tragische , Haenchen's high intellect and musical integrity are apparent.
Characteristically lively renditions, Charles Munch's interpretations of both Mendelssohn symphonies are energetic and precise with excellent articulation from the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents a historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This video features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their Music Director, Charles Munch.
While the material has been restored using the greatest care and state-of-the-art techniques, certain visual artefacts and distortions remain in some instances due to the age of the film. Despite this, it remains of exceptional musical interest and historic value and is released here for the first time on video.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents a historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This video features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their Music Director, Charles Munch.
While the material has been restored using the greatest care and state-of-the-art techniques, certain visual artefacts and distortions remain in some instances due to the age of the film. Despite this, it remains of exceptional musical interest and historic value and is released here for the first time on video.
This video presents Benjamin Britten at the height of his powers in an affectionately nuanced account of Mozart's Symphony No. 40 – "surely the loveliest bit of music ever conceived", according to Britten – and an intimate and evocative performance of his own Nocturne with Peter Pears. As a bonus, the video includes extracts from Mendelssohn's "Scottish" Symphony which Britten conducts with the utmost subtlety and style despite being gravely ill at the time. All three performances give fascinating insights into one of the finest musicians of the twentieth century.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historical performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on here for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historical performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on here for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
A multitalented conductor, Previn leads the LSO in the first performance of Rachmaninov's The Bells at the BBC Proms with celebrated soloists Sheila Armstrong, Robert Tear and John Shirley-Quirk. All three performances on this video were recorded during Previn's eleven year tenure as Principal Conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra, from which he received a Gramophone Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
Described as "the quartet world's most distinguished ensemble", the Borodin Quartet celebrated its 65th anniversary with a sold out concert at the Wigmore Hall, London, a week before this live recording from the Cité de la Musique in Paris. Following the performance the Financial Times wrote that "today's Borodin Quartet has lost nothing of its old authority." The quartet plays with warmth, commitment and obvious enjoyment.
The ICA Classics Live series features performances from ICA's own artists recorded in prestigious venues around the world. The majority of the recordings are enjoying their first commercial release.
The ICA Classics Live series features performances from ICA's own artists recorded in prestigious venues around the world. The majority of the recordings are enjoying their first commercial release.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The Beaux Arts Trio performs two central pieces of their repertoire on this video. Filmed at the majestic Signet Library in Edinburgh, the ensemble demonstrates its mastery in bringing out the deeply lyrical romantic expressions that have made these trios two of Schubert's most cherished chamber works. With founding member Menahem Pressler on piano, Isidore Cohen on violin and Bernard Greenhouse on cello, the ensemble's distinguished heritage is apparent.
The Beaux Arts Trio performs two central pieces of their repertoire on this video. Filmed at the majestic Signet Library in Edinburgh, the ensemble demonstrates its mastery in bringing out the deeply lyrical romantic expressions that have made these trios two of Schubert's most cherished chamber works. With founding member Menahem Pressler on piano, Isidore Cohen on violin and Bernard Greenhouse on cello, the ensemble's distinguished heritage is apparent.
The BSO's Music Director for seven seasons, Leinsdorf had a long and distinguished career, having worked at the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Cleveland Orchestra and Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra in addition to his tenure at the BSO. A particular favourite of Leinsdorf's, the Schumann is powerful and precise under his direction, whilst the Good Friday Music is a warm and sensitive rendition from a great Wagnerian conductor. Schubert's Ninth Symphony is a new addition to his discography.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents an historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This video features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their Music Director, Erich Leinsdorf.
While the material has been restored using the greatest care and state-of-the-art techniques, certain visual artefacts and distortions remain in some instances due to the age of the film. Despite this, it remains of exceptional musical interest and historic value and is released here for the first time on video.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents an historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This video features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their Music Director, Erich Leinsdorf.
While the material has been restored using the greatest care and state-of-the-art techniques, certain visual artefacts and distortions remain in some instances due to the age of the film. Despite this, it remains of exceptional musical interest and historic value and is released here for the first time on video.
A great admirer of Schumann's Second Symphony , Charles Munch programmed the work in four different Boston Symphony Orchestra seasons, taking it on tour on each occasion. He never recorded the symphony with the BSO nor with any other orchestra, which makes this exciting video a new addition to his discography.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents an historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This video features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their Music Director, Charles Munch.
While the material has been restored using the greatest care and state-of-the-art techniques, certain visual artefacts and distortions remain in some instances due to the age of the film. Despite this, it remains of exceptional musical interest and historic value and is released here for the first time on DVD.
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents an historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This video features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their Music Director, Charles Munch.
While the material has been restored using the greatest care and state-of-the-art techniques, certain visual artefacts and distortions remain in some instances due to the age of the film. Despite this, it remains of exceptional musical interest and historic value and is released here for the first time on DVD.
Known for enjoying live performances and having an affinity for late Mahler, Sanderling's reading of Das Lied von der Erde is inherently musical. Mitchinson's 'firm, heroic tone' is ideal for this role, with the BBC Philharmonic providing a sympathetic accompaniment. Schumann's Fourth Symphony makes an excellent filler.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
Deeply felt and masterful, Kempe's performance of Ein Heldenleben at the 1974 Prom concert was described by the critic Joan Chissell as winning him 'a hero's ovation and rightly'. She wrote that 'no one now before the public is better able to transform Strauss from a plebeian into an aristocrat'. The performance of Dvorak's New World Symphony one year later, received equally glowing reviews, and is na illuminating and compelling rendition of Dvorak's most popular symphony.
Deeply felt and masterful, Kempe's performance of Ein Heldenleben at the 1974 Prom concert was described by the critic Joan Chissell as winning him 'a hero's ovation and rightly'. She wrote that 'no one now before the public is better able to transform Strauss from a plebeian into an aristocrat'. The performance of Dvorak's New World Symphony one year later, received equally glowing reviews, and is na illuminating and compelling rendition of Dvorak's most popular symphony.
Michael Tilson Thomas is an exceptional artist – Music Director of the San Francisco and the New World Symphony Orchestras, Principal Guest Conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra and winner of ten Grammy Awards, he is dynamic, stimulating and innovative. He is well known for his ability to make music accessible and appealing to wide audiences, and these two exciting performances with extensive rehearsal footage and educational insight from a master communicator.
The ICA Classics Live series features performances from ICA's own artists recorded in prestigious venues around the world. The majority of the recordings are enjoying their first commercial release.
The ICA Classics Live series features performances from ICA's own artists recorded in prestigious venues around the world. The majority of the recordings are enjoying their first commercial release.
These sensational accounts of The Rite of Spring and Sibelius's Symphony No.5 were filmed for the BBC's historic Symphonic Twilight series, which introduced the British public to Leonard Bernstein's electrifying conducting. In performances that are thrilling and energetic, but also subtle and sensitive, Bernstein demonstrates his supreme understanding of these twentieth-century masterworks.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historical performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on here for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historical performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on here for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The ICA Classics Live series features performances from ICA’s own artists recorded in prestigious venues around the world. The majority of the recordings are enjoying their first commercial release.
Antoni Wit's performances of Szymanowski's Third and Fourth Symphonies embody the distinguished and idiomatic conducting style for which he is widely recognised. An outstanding communicator, Wit exhibits exceptional attention to detail in his rendition of these two great works with his own orchestra and choir.
Antoni Wit's performances of Szymanowski's Third and Fourth Symphonies embody the distinguished and idiomatic conducting style for which he is widely recognised. An outstanding communicator, Wit exhibits exceptional attention to detail in his rendition of these two great works with his own orchestra and choir.
Exceptional studio productions from the late 1950s, all three of the Tchaikovsky ballet performances featured on this video are released for the first time. The perfect partners, Margot Fonteyn and Michael Somes give stunning performances with Fonteyn at her most beguiling as Aurora in Sleeping Beauty – the ballet in which she and the Sadler's Wells Ballet made their historic American debut in 1949.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on DVD for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on DVD for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
These recordings represent an overview of some of the headiest years of Mstislav Rostropovich's career. Introduced to Britten through Shostakovich, Rostropovich formed a close partnership with the British composer, who was inspired to write several major cello compositions by the Russian cellist. This special relationship is evident here in their collaborative performances from the opening concert of the new Snape Maltings Concert Hall, which includes rare audiovisual footage of the Maltings before it was destroyed by fire in 1969 and rebuilt.
This video presents some of the earliest experiences by the West of the bravura and discipline of Russia's Kirov and Bolshoi ballet companies at the height of their physical and interpretive powers. This rare footage showcases some of the greatest dancers of their time, including the much celebrated Galina Ulanova, who came as close to artistic sainthood for Russians as any dancer in its history.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
Master of the baton and one of Britain's leading conductors, Sir Adrian Boult was renowned for his interpretations of English works, in particular music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, who was said to be "totally in favour of Sir Adrian's approach to his music" (John Culshaw). Job: A Masque for Dancing was dedicated to Sir Adrian, a fitting conductor for this magnificent Centenary celebration.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
These characteristic Viennese waltzes, polkas and overtures represent some of the best moments from Viennese Night Prom concerts spanning a vintage period in their history. Classics featured on this recording include the Blue Danube Waltz , Radetsky March and "Csardas" and "Laughing Song" from Die Fledermaus , all performed with exuberance, good humour and panache by three conductors well suited to the genre.
These characteristic Viennese waltzes, polkas and overtures represent some of the best moments from Viennese Night Prom concerts spanning a vintage period in their history. Classics featured on this recording include the Blue Danube Waltz , Radetsky March and "Csardas" and "Laughing Song" from Die Fledermaus , all performed with exuberance, good humour and panache by three conductors well suited to the genre.
The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on video for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored.
Solti achieved great success with the first complete recording of Das Rheingold in 1958 after which his reputation for recording Wagner escalated. He was also known for his dramatic and expressive performances of works by Richard Strauss, demonstrated by this exciting performance of Don Juan , with revealing bonus rehearsal material and an interview by John Culshaw. The 1985 performance of Beethoven's Fifth with the BBC Symphony Orchestra is equally thrilling, filmed during his tenure as Chief Conductor of the Chicago Symphony, with whom he recorded the full set of Beethoven Symphonies .
Solti achieved great success with the first complete recording of Das Rheingold in 1958 after which his reputation for recording Wagner escalated. He was also known for his dramatic and expressive performances of works by Richard Strauss, demonstrated by this exciting performance of Don Juan , with revealing bonus rehearsal material and an interview by John Culshaw. The 1985 performance of Beethoven's Fifth with the BBC Symphony Orchestra is equally thrilling, filmed during his tenure as Chief Conductor of the Chicago Symphony, with whom he recorded the full set of Beethoven Symphonies .
The ICA Classics Legacy series represents an historic account of performances by some of the world's greatest artists. This video features some of the earliest televised concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their Music Director, Charles Munch.
All three works featured on this video are well suited to Munch and his Alsatian heritage. He received prolonged and enthusiastic applause from the Boston audience following the performance of Franck's Symphony in D minor , whilst the Faure's shows him as a true master of French music.
All three works featured on this video are well suited to Munch and his Alsatian heritage. He received prolonged and enthusiastic applause from the Boston audience following the performance of Franck's Symphony in D minor , whilst the Faure's shows him as a true master of French music.