Famous People Videos

People who change the world may, or may not, be famous in their own lifetimes. Often it takes years for others to understand forward-thinking contributions. This collection introduces you to some of the world's most-famous people

It is amazing how the score of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony appears in animated fashion - with the various parts of the orchestra playing at their appoi...

In this clip, Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957) conducts the NBC Orchestra's performance of Beethoven's Symphony No.

In this clip, Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957) conducts the NBC Orchestra's performance of Beethoven's Symphony No.

On December 22, 1808, Beethoven starred in one of the most important concerts of his life.

In this clip, Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957) conducts the NBC Orchestra's performance of Beethoven's Symphony No.

In this clip, Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957) conducts the NBC Orchestra's performance of Beethoven's Symphony No.

This performance of the Benedictus, from Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, is by the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Bernstein.

This performance of the Kyrie, from Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, is by the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Bernstein.

This performance of the Sanctus, from Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, is by the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Bernstein.

It is said that when Beethovens Ninth Symphony premiered in Vienna (on the 7th of May, 1824), the deaf maestro kept conducting even after the audience...

Continuation of Beethoven's Ninth, performed by the Bavarian Broadcast Symphony Orchestra with other leading musicians from Europe, America and Russia...

Continuation of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, performed by the Bavarian Broadcast Symphony Orchestra (with other leading musicians from Europe, America ...

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