Hercules and the 12 Labors   Â
The tale of the mighty Hercules, son of Zeus, atoning for the murder of his family by undertaking 12 impossible tasks
Perseus vs. Medusa: "Clash of the Titans" film
Film clip from the movie, "Clash of the Titans," this video shows how Perseus defeated Medusa. Very suspenseful, good special effects, color, and sound. Appropriate for older students; may be frightening to young children. (8:05 min.)
Theseus and the Minotaur, Part 1 (in Russian with English subtitles)
Theseus was the greatest hero of Athens. This is the story of how Theseus rescues the sons and daughters of Athens and defeats the Minotaur in the Labyrinth. The cartoon is beautifully done; the language is Russian with YouTube-added subtitles, in somewhat broken English. Part 1 of 2 (9:48)
Theseus and the Minotaur, Part 2 of 2 (in Russian with English subtitles)
Theseus was the greatest hero of Athens. This is the story of how Theseus rescues the sons and daughters of Athens and defeats the Minotaur in the Labyrinth. The cartoon is beautifully done; the language is Russian with YouTube-added subtitles, in somewhat broken English.
Pachelbel Canon in D Major
This is an audio recording of Pachelbel's "Canon in D Major" with a picture of Pachelbel as the backdrop. It was originally scored for three violins and basso continuo and paired with a gigue in the same key. THis cannon has a basso continuo playing an independent part. The three top parts enter one by one playing the exact same part-beautifully layered. This piece is often used in commercials as well as weddings.
Rachmaninoff Concerto N. 2 - I. Moderato (1/2)
In this video (in color) pianist, Georgi Chrkin, plays Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 2 - I Moderato with the Classic FM Radio Orchestra conducted by Georgi Dimitrov. They are on stage in a concert hall. The picture quality and stage lighting is good and the sound quality is excellent.
Rachmaninoff Concerto N. 2 - I. Moderato (2/2)
In this video (in color) pianist, Georgi Chrkin, plays Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 2 - I Moderato with the Classic FM Radio Orchestra conducted by Georgi Dimitrov. They are on stage in a concert hall. The picture quality and stage lighting is good and the sound quality is excellent. (9:04)
Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 2 - II Adagio sostenuto (1/2)
In this video (in color) pianist, Georgi Chrkin, plays Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 2 - II Adagio sostenuto with the Classic FM Radio Orchestra conducted by Georgi Dimitrov. They are on stage in a concert hall. The picture quality and stage lighting is good and the sound quality is excellent.
Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor
 Rachmaninov composed it following a period of deep depression during which he questioned whether he could ever compose again. Response to his First Symphony - after it was initially performed in St. Petersburg - was extremely negative, sending Sergei Vasilievich into a tailspin.
A brilliant pianist with a famously wide hand span, he began to think performing in concert (or conducting) might be a better career path for him. Deeply unsettled, he began drinking too much alcohol.Â
Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Part 2
In this interpretation of Rachmaninov's Piano Concert No. 2 in C Minor, Alexis Weissenberg is the pianist and the late Herbert von Karajan is the conductor.
Strains of the popular song, "All By Myself," are clearly recognizable in this movement. Eric Carmen has acknowledged that he was greatly influenced by it.
The Greatest Schubert Documentary Ever Part 1 (3 part series)
This documentary (in color) of Schubert includes narration, interviews, and excerpts of his music. It starts discussing one of his last pieces. Schubert died at 31-even younger than Mozart. Schubert's music is filled with hopelessness.
The Greatest Schubert Documentary Ever Part 2 (3 part series)
This documentary (in color) of Schubert includes narration, interviews, and excerpts of his music. The picture quality is decent, but the sound quality is excellent.
The Greatest Schubert Documentary Ever Part 3 (3 part series)
This documentary (in color) of Schubert includes narration, interviews, and excerpts of his music. The picture quality is decent, but the sound quality is excellent.
Schubert - Arpeggione Sonata - Beginning
This cello sonata, by Schubert, is a favorite of Nathaniel Ayers. Here, the beginning of the work is performed by Miklós Perényi and András Schiff. The work is entitled Arpeggione Sonata, D. 821, by Franz Schubert.
"Great Composers of Classical Music," Part 1
This video shows the photograph of the composer, the date of birth and death, and the Country they are from. Each composer's most famous piece of music is playing as these facts are on the screen. Some of the composers include Bach, Haydn, and Beethoven. (10:00)
"Great Composers of Classical Music," Part 2
This video shows the photograph of the composer, the date of birth and death, and the country they are from. Each composer's most famous piece of music is playing as these facts are on the screen. Some of the composers include Beethoven, Herold, Rossini and Schubert.
"Great Composers of Classical Music," Part 3
This video shows the photograph of the composer, the date of birth and death, and the Country they are from. Each composer's most famous piece of music is playing as these facts are on the screen. Some of the composers include Mendelssohn, Chopin, and Ambroise Thomas.
"Great Composers of Classical Music," Part 4
This video shows the photograph of the composer, the date of birth and death, and the Country they are from. Each composer's most famous piece of music is playing as these facts are on the screen. Some of the composers include Gounod, Strauss, Offenbach and Brahms. (10:01)
"Great Composers of Classical Music," Part 5
This video shows the photograph of the composer, the date of birth and death, and the Country they are from. Each composer's most famous piece of music is playing as these facts are on the screen. Some of the composers include Mussorgsky, Dvorak, Tchaikovsky, and Mussorgsky. (9:50)
"Great Composers of Classical Music," Part 6
This video shows the photograph of the composer, the date of birth and death, and the Country they are from. Each composer's most famous piece of music is playing as these facts are on the screen. Some of the composers include Egar, Faure, Sousa, and Puccini. (9:47)
