Modern Classical Music
A collection of programmes from the BBC archives featuring trailblazing 20th Century classical music composers who changed the course of music forever.
Boulez at 80
Pierre Boulez conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a concert from the Barbican. (2005)
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Michael Berkeley, Benjamin Britten and Vaughan Williams
Featuring works by Michael Berkeley, Benjamin Britten and Vaughan Williams. (2005)
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Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears—Celebrity Recital
A concert given to an audience of friends by Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears. (1964)
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John Cage Live at the Barbican
Concert from London's Barbican featuring the music of composer John Cage. (2004)
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Isaac Albéniz—Julian Bream Masterclass
Julian Bream presents the first in a series of masterclasses on the guitar. (1978)
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John Adams—Music Masters
The minimalist composer John Adams talks about his career to Charles Hazlewood. (2001)
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Diaghilev: The Years Abroad—Omnibus
Peter Ustinov examines the early career of Russian impresario Diaghilev. (1968)
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Philip Glass Concert: Live at the Barbican
The BBC Symphony Orchestra performs three works by American composer Philip Glass. (2001)
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Cage, Feldman, Reich, Monk, Part and Benjamin—The Sound and the Fury in Concert
Performances of works by five modern composers recorded in 2012.
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Messiaen, Ligeti, Xenakis & Birtwistle—The Sound and the Fury in Concert
Performances of works by Messiaen, Ligeti, Xenakis and Birtwistle recorded in 2012.
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Schoenberg, Webern & Ives—The Sound and the Fury in Concert
Performances of works by Schoenberg, Webern and Ives recorded in 2012.
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War Requiem
A performance of Benjamin Britten's War Requiem from the Royal Albert Hall. (1964)
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