Franz Liszt Portrait Of The Man And His Masterwork – Sonata In B Minor: A Masterclass With Barbara Nissman

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This is the first in a series of master classes by the pianist Barbara Nissman. The first DVD “Portrait of the Man” features Michael York as Liszt- an old man looking back on his extraordinary life. We also hear Billy Joel (Chopin), Don Henley (Brahms), Harry Connick (Czerny), Rebecca De Mornay (Clara Schumann), Rosemary Harris (Princess Carolyne), John Schuck (Wagner), Leonard Slatkin (Schumann), Peter Schickele (Berlioz), David Dubal (Heine), Manfred Honeck (Beethoven, Goethe), Barbara Feldon (George Sand) and the voices of Stuart Margolin, Bill McGlaughlin, Anna Singer, Dennis Rooney, Pete Ballard, Miles Chapin, Kermit Medsker & Jon Cavendish as Liszt’s friends. Liszt is brought to life and his music and struggles made relevant to everyman! On the second DVD pianist Barbara Nissman focuses on Liszt’s masterwork, the B minor Sonata and shares her personal insights into the performance and appreciation of this complex work. A concert performance of the Sonata in B minor concludes this 2DVD set. An ideal introduction to our first real “pop star” – not only do we get to know the man and his music but we also experience his spirituality and extreme vulnerability. A magical journey back to the 19th century with Franz Liszt, one of the greatest pianists who ever lived- the man who opened the door for others to follow!
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.52 x 5.2 x 0.59 inches; 3.21 ounces
Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC
Release date ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2017
Actors ‏ : ‎ Barbara Nissman
Studio ‏ : ‎ CD Baby
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LWOZ3KG
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1