Alfred Brendel on Music Three Lectures (2DVD)

Alfred Brendel: On Music - 3 Lectures (NTSC)

Three Lectures:
- Does Classical music have to be entirely serious
- Musical Character(s) as exemplified in Beethoven's Piano Sonatas
- Light and Shade of Interpretation

Alfred Brendel, speaker

In these three lectures Alfred Brendel, one of the greatest pianists and musical thinkers of our age, takes us on a musical voyage of discovery htat goes behind the notes and explores the mysteries of music. He holds his listeners enthralled with an array of musical examples that illustrates his explanations at the piano. Presented to be specifically recorded audio-visually, these lectures where held in the rooms of Salzburg Festival. Thanks to their successful blend of music and theory, they are informative and entertaining not only for experts but also for all lovers of music with an interest in deepening their understanding of the subject. “A highlight of the Salzburger Festspiele. The artist Alfred Brendel became a real character actor.” Die Welt ( C major )