Rostropovich documentary BBChd Sunday 11.12.11

[Nick Armstrong]

For those who have BBChd, a documentary about Rostropovich tomorrow evening. It was on BBC4 in October, I see....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b015j8g5

[amateur51]

For those who have BBChd, a documentary about Rostropovich tomorrow evening. It was on BBC4 in October, I see....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b015j8g5

Indeed it was, and a totally wonderful fillum at that.

Can I get BBChd on iPlayer? If so, I'll deffo watch this again

[Nick Armstrong]

Indeed it was, and a totally wonderful fillum at that.

Can I get BBChd on iPlayer? If so, I'll deffo watch this again

Yes - go to the TV page, and at the bottom of the list of channels you will see "BBC HD"

[Stanley Stewart]

I seem to be in a minority as I've collected off-air video recordings over many years and with the advent of DVD gradually recorded them with a much improved quality in picture and sound quality. When "Rostropovich - Genius of the Cello" was shown on BBC 4, I rummaged in the garage and found the video of "Soldiers of Music" (SR's return to Moscow with family in 1990) and a two-part concert. "Legends" with SR and Richter performing the Beethoven Cello Sonatas at the Edinburgh Festival in 1964. Also a linking documentary. (1995) "The Homecoming" featuring Solzhenitsyn's return and the political machinations. It all makes a fascinating double DVD set, including the recent Slava addition. In the same way, I've gradually compiled complete sets on RVW, Elgar, Bernstein, Coward and Peter Maxwell Davies. Omnibus, Monitor, Arena and the South Bank Show provided all this fascinating archive material over an extensive period. The neighbours quite used to my madcap cries of "Eureka" when I unexpectedly find, say, Ken Russell's SBS on RVW when he surveys the symphonies, accompanied by Ursula VW for guidance. A most engaging hobby in my retirement years.

[Panjandrum]

Can I get BBChd on iPlayer? If so, I'll deffo watch this again

You'll have to have an HD ready TV, Am51, but I'm sure you don't need me to tell you this.

[Nick Armstrong]

You'll have to have an HD ready TV, Am51, but I'm sure you don't need me to tell you this.

Not to watch iPlayer on the computer - the internet connection just needs to be fast enough.

[Panjandrum]

Not to watch iPlayer on the computer - the internet connection just needs to be fast enough.

True - but to get the full benefit of HD one really needs a big one - 42" min.

[L'enfer]

I'm sorry for reviving an old thread but I seldom watch television. Would anyone know if this can still be found on the internet? If you know where it can be found could you please message me thank you. :)

L'enfer

[MrGongGong]

Tis a great film indeed , I saw it at Aldeburgh last year
some great stuff

(I wonder if it's going to be shown on Sky though ? as his playing will sound even better on that channel )