Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "opera-composer"

1. Rhapsody in Blue (1945)

Passed | 135 min | Biography, Drama, Musical

George Gershwin is a driven composer whose need to succeed destroys his relationship with singer Julie Adams and socialite Christine Gilbert.

Director: Irving Rapper | Stars: Robert Alda, Joan Leslie, Alexis Smith, Charles Coburn

Votes: 1,799

2. Interlude in Prague (2017)

103 min | Drama, History, Music

The incredible tale of Mozart's Prague years.

Director: John Stephenson | Stars: Aneurin Barnard, James Purefoy, Samantha Barks, Morfydd Clark

Votes: 790

3. X-Rated Girl (1971)

R | 110 min | Comedy

A frustrated musician makes a career out of his wife's beautiful body.

Director: Pasquale Festa Campanile | Stars: Lando Buzzanca, Laura Antonelli, Ferruccio De Ceresa, Elsa Vazzoler

Votes: 573

4. Io, Don Giovanni (2009)

127 min | Drama, History, Music

A drama based on the life of 18th century Italian lyricist Lorenzo da Ponte, who collaborated with Mozart on his "Don Giovanni" opera.

Director: Carlos Saura | Stars: Tobias Moretti, Eulàlia Ramon, Sergi Roca, Anna Saura Ramón

Votes: 628

5. Z mého zivota (1955)

105 min | Biography, Music

A musical biography of Czech composer Bedrich Smetana.From My Life, which is the English translation of the title, is also the name given to his String Quartet No.1.

Director: Václav Krska | Stars: Karel Höger, Zdenka Procházková, Lída Vendlová, Jaromír Spal

Votes: 20

6. The South Bank Show (1978– )
Episode: Hindemith: A Pilgrim's Progress (1990)

Documentary

Biography about Paul Hindemith, his opera Mathis der Maler and his persecution under the Nazis.

Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Melvyn Bragg, John Gielgud, Ronald Pickup

7. The Great Composers (1998)
Episode: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) (1998)

Documentary, Biography, Music

Celebrate the life and music of Antonio Vivaldi. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Jaroslav Krasnikov on Violin and Pavel Laverenkov on Flute.

Director: Graham Holloway | Stars: Jaroslav Krasnikov, Konstantin Krimets, Pavel Laverenkov, Trevor Nichols

8. The Great Composers (1998)
Episode: George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) (1998)

Documentary, Biography, Music

Celebrate the life and music of George Frideric Handel. Music performed by Regency Chamber Orchestra and conducted by Stephen Dodsworth. Featuring: Angela Kazimierczule (Soprano), Rupert Jennings (Tenor), and Serena Kay (Contralto).

Director: Graham Holloway | Stars: Simon Birchall, Stephen Dodsworth, Kate Harper, Rupert Jennings

9. The Great Composers (1998)
Episode: Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) (1998)

Documentary, Biography, Music

Celebrate the life and music of Joseph Haydn. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Vladimir Spivakov.

Director: Graham Holloway | Stars: Konstantin Krimets, Trevor Nichols, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, David Palmer

10. The Great Composers (1998)
Episode: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) (1998)

Documentary, Biography, Music

Celebrate the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Tatanya Monogarova (Soprano), and Elena Gilels on Piano.

Director: Graham Holloway | Stars: Elena Gilels, Konstantin Krimets, Tatanya Monogarova, Trevor Nichols

11. The Great Composers (1998)
Episode: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) (1998)

Documentary, Biography, Music

Celebrate the life and music of Felix Mendelssohn. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Ilya Konovalov on Violin.

Director: Graham Holloway | Stars: Konstantin Krimets, Trevor Nichols, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, David Palmer

12. The Great Composers (1998)
Episode: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) (1998)

Documentary, Biography, Music

Celebrate the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Extracts From: Symphonies 9 and 5, Moonlight Sonata, Egmont Overture, and Pathetique Sonata.

Director: Graham Holloway | Stars: Konstantin Krimets, Trevor Nichols, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, David Palmer

13. The Great Composers (1998)
Episode: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) (1998)

Documentary, Biography, Music

Celebrate the life and music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Music performed by The Moscow Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Constantine Krimets. Featuring: Arkedii Sevidov on Piano, and the brass band of the Bolshoi Ballet.

Director: Graham Holloway | Stars: Konstantin Krimets, Trevor Nichols, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, David Palmer