Season 1

This edition of the Great Composers series explores the life and achievements of Johann Sebastian Bach. This documentary visits the places where the musician grew up and worked, including the sites of Arnstadt, Lepizig, Kothen and Muhlausen. Also explored

This documentary and performance celebrates the life and work of Ludwig Van Beethoven. Under the direction of Bernar Hébert, The Cluadel String Quartet performs works by the composer, including the "String Quartet No. 10 in E Flat Major, Op. 74." Dancers

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was performing to delighted crowds by the age of six. Displaying great versatility, Mozart worked across many musical genres, creating masses, concertos, chamber music, oratorios, and more. Through a choreographed performance inspi

Explore the life and works of Italian priest, Baroque composer and violinist Antonio Vivaldi with this fascinating and visually stunning musical documentary. Stylized re-creations bring the viewer right into the colorful world of Renaissance Venice.

In this episode of the Great Composers series, varied elements come together to explore the work of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky, who is perhaps best known for his oft-performed ballet "The Nutcracker." Using Tchaikovsky's own compositions

One of the greatest composers of Czech history, Dvorak was a proponent of nationalism in music, incorporating folk influences into his work in Classical music of all forms. This documentary is a poetic exploration of his life and work,

Through words, music and dance, this episode of the Great Composers series explores the fascinating life of French composer and pianist Maurice Ravel, an artist credited with helping to usher in Impressionism.

The works of German composer and pianist Robert Schumann spring to life in this inventive installment of the Great Composers series, chronicling the highs and lows of his illustrious career.

Enter the world of the great Austrian composer Franz Schubert with this inquisitive documentary film that explores his life and times with factual description and dramatic reenactments. His works marked by a passion for beauty and the sadness of death

This entry in the "Great Composers" series includes highlights from the work of Giacomo Puccini. The four movements included on this disc feature music from La Boheme, Madama Butterfly, Turandot and Tosca.

It is believed that in his day Frederic Chopin had an intimate relationship with French author George Sand. This edition of the Great Composers series explores this romance through the work of both artists.

German-born composer George Frideric Handel is revered as one of the Baroque musical masters of the 18th century. Most famous for his oratorio Messiah, Handel's influence can be seen and heard among other greats like Mozart and Beethoven