Reference & Special Interest

Pianist Lang Lang in solo, chamber and orchestral performance of Chinese classics, with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.

When the time came for revolt to gain independence from the weight of the Iron Curtain, song became the Estonians' vehicle for free speech, uniting them in a soaring and daring anthem of independence. Inspiring, gripping, and true.

A stirring, live gospel performance by 60 exuberant children that benefited childhoood victims of AIDS in Africa.

Extended version of Christopher Nupen's award winning documentary about freedom, survival and the extraordinary place of music in the Nazi concentration camps. 

Kurt Gerron, German war hero and well-loved Jewish actor, singer and director in the 1930's was sent to Terezin camp and forced to direct a propaganda film for his Nazi captors.  Also see the story behind Terezin camp.

Boston Youth Symphony players are taken completely out of their comfort zones.

An all-star lineup of musicians reflects on the genius and power of Bach, and performs some of his greatest works.

Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music by Tricia Tunstall.

An in-depth look into the works of Japanese film composer Toru Takemitsu, who is recognized as one of the most important and groundbreaking composers in the history of Japanese music.