Three-part series telling the story of the rise and fall of the golden age of American rock from the late 60s to the early 90s.
The cliche of classic rock guitar is one of riffs, solos and noise. But write a list of great guitarists and their finest moments and a quieter, more intense playing comes to the fore. The acoustic guitar is the secret weapon in the armoury of the guitar hero, when paradoxically they get more attention by playing quietly than being loud.
This documentary takes an insightful and...
The 90-minute programme will explore the story behind the German composer’s most famous symphonic work. Often cited as one of the greatest pieces of music ever written, the opening notes of the fifth symphony are amongst the most recognisable in the history of music, but the inspiration behind it is less clear. Many believe that Beethoven is railing against fate and his deafnes...
A journey through some of the finest moments of acoustic guitar performances from the BBC archives, from Jimmy Page's television debut in 1958 to Oasis and Biffy Clyro.
2010年9月11日,一年一度的伦敦BBC逍遥音乐节再次盛大闭幕,在皇家阿尔伯特音乐厅,数万疯狂乐迷和BBC交响乐团以及指挥贝罗拉维克度过难忘之夜。俄罗斯中提琴新星瑞萨诺夫献上洛可可主题变奏曲的中提琴版,美国女高音弗莱明演唱多首歌剧中的爱情咏叹调。这场马拉松音乐会按照传统在《统治不列颠》、《威仪堂皇第一号》中结束。