Dec 14, 2016 explore europes most fascinating cities and the classical music composed there. Callows charm, knowledge and passion for the great classical repertoire captivates the viewer, while the intimate, vibrant and passionate performances range from orchestra to solo. For those of you who love classical music and travel this series should be required viewing. Classical destinations with simon callow season 2 sizzle. I also recommend the second series classical destination 2. Classical destinations educational series students enjoy learning through classical music and its beautiful geographic origins filmed in high definition. Classical destinations series 1 soundscapes venice on vimeo. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Classical destination is just awsome i love it read more. Sep 09, 2015 russia part 2 this series introduces a new concept in travel and history, exploring europes most spectacular cities while luxuriating in the great classical music composed within their precincts. In fact, i found it difficult to watch the whole series.
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Catch up on classical destinations and watch online on. Journey to destinations that include england, france, spain, poland, hungary, russia and the cities of moscow and st petersburg, rome and naples, munich, london and belgrade. Welsh singer aled jones guides us as he unfolds the dedication of sibelius and the music of. Jan 12, 2020 destinations related to george handel are visited. Explore europes most fascinating cities and the classical music composed there. Halle was handels birthplace and where he spent the first 18 years of his life before he ventured throughout europe, finally settling in london. As a classical music fanatic, i looked forward to this series and was disappointed.
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Having performed as a singer from a young age, he brings passion, enthusiasm and an understanding of classical music as host. Birthplace of amadeus, across austria to vienna, the real song of norway, finlandia, st. Welsh singer aled jones guides us as he unfolds the dedication of sibelius and the music of edvard grieg. Classical destinations with simon callow parade media. An armchair guide to classical music is a doubledisc compilation that guides listeners to great works in a simple travelogue format. Aled explores the dreams, dramas and musical triumphs of some of the worlds greatest composers through some breathtaking cities and. Callow was educated at the london oratory school and then went on to study at queens university belfast in northern ireland. Classical destinations ii great cities and their music. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The season 2 dvd is available in the pal and area 2 european. Callow tells of handels water music on the banks of the thames and we feature handels life up to messiah before westminster abbey where the australian chamber. Sep 09, 2006 theme song from classical destinations.
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Simon phillip hugh callow cbe born 15 june 1949 is an english actor, writer, theatre and opera director. This is classical destinations with simon callow season 2 sizzle by parade on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who. Simon callow covers the personal lives of classical composers and takes you to the various locations where they lived and worked. Australian chamber orchestra wellknown bbc personality aled jones take us on an unforgettable journey in the new series of classical destinations. Watch classical destinations episodes online season 1. This unique second tv series combines travel to some of the most amazing cities in europe with their history, the composers great stories and their music. Watch classical destinations online stream full episodes. Host simon callow and his team take us on a whirlwind tour of the great cities of europe where great composers such as j. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Highly recommended for anyone who loves classical music, european history and travel.
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The series opens with an original violin concert piece composed by paul terracini, played by niki vasilakis. This second series of classical destinations is even better than the first. True, the scenery is pretty and the places chosen are appropriate but the series was spoiled by superficial research, pompous narration and repetition. Bbc classical destinations ii 2007 1080p bdrip x264 aactspaz. Classical destinations ii takes you to europes greatest cities and back to the times when they influenced and inspired some of the most important names in classical music. Having performed as a singer from a young age, he brings passion, enthusiasm.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Presented by the celebrated british actor and music expert simon callow, classical destinations ii mixes travel, history, music, philosophy and whimsy in a spectacular european odyssey exploring the lives of many of the romantic composers including chopin, elgar, liszt, rachmaninov and others. Classical destinations full series classical destinations season 1. Simon callow opens our new series in london before travelling to halle, germany. Petersburg, venice, vivaldi and the four seasons, prague, germany 1.
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