Masterworks
Masterpieces from the Great Museums of the World is one of the most successful series about art. Comprehensively illustrated and compellingly presented, the 10min short art surveys provide a deeper insight into the masterpieces of painting.
- 1966-1967
- 3 seasons
- Music
Masterpieces from the Great Museums of the World is one of the most successful series about art. Comprehensively illustrated and compellingly presented, the 10min short art surveys provide a deeper insight into the masterpieces of painting.
Season 3 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 1967
Episode 1
The Leeds International Piano Competition 1966 (Part One)
Excerpts from the semi-finals of the Leeds International Piano Competition 1966, with music by Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven. Liszt, and Slavicky.
Episode 2
The Leeds International Piano Competition 1966 (Part Two)
The semi-finals of the Leeds International Piano Competition 1966 continue with music by Debussy, Schumann, Ravel, Prokofiev, and Albeniz.
Episode 3
Schubert's Quintet in C Major
The Amadeus String Quartet plays Schubert's 'Quintet in C major', first in a series of six ensemble pieces.
Episode 4
Mozart's Wind Serenade in E Flat Major
The Wigmore Ensemble plays Mozart's 'Wind Serenade in E flat major', second in a series of six ensemble pieces.
Episode 5
Dvorak's Piano Quintet in a Major
The Janacek Quartet performs Dvorak's 'Piano Quintet in A major', third in a series of six ensemble performances.
Episode 6
Shostakovich Piano Quintet
The Melos Ensemble performs Dvorak's Shostakovich's Piano Quintet, fourth in a series of six ensemble performances.
Episode 7
Mendelssohn's Octet
The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields performs Mendelssohn's 'Octet', fifth in a series of six ensemble performances.
Episode 8
Mozart's Clarinet Quintet in a Major
Gervase de Peyer and the Amadeus String Quartet play Mozart's 'Clarinet Quintet in A major' (K.581), last in a series of six ensemble pieces.
Episode 9
Schubert's Trio No. 1 in B Flat Major
Yehudi Menuhin, Jacqueline du Pré, and Louis Kentner perform Schubert's 'Trio No. 1 in B flat major'.
Episode 10
Mendelssohn's Trio in D Minor
Yehudi Menuhin, Jacqueline du Pré, and Louis Kentner perform Mendelssohn's 'Trio in D minor'.
Episode 11
Brahms' Trio in C Major, Op. 87
Yehudi Menuhin, Hephzibah Menuhin, and Jacqueline du Pré perform Brahms' 'Trio in C major, Op. 87'.
Episode 12
Beethoven's Violin Sonata in F Major Op. 24
Yehudi and Hephzibah Menuhin perform Beethoven's Violin Sonata in F major Op. 24.