This DVD features vibrant imagery and inspired musicianshi p with evocative melodies of the world's greatest classical composers set to a virtual feast of masterful compositions , architecture, paintings, color and natural landscapings. Music...

From the sounds of Christmas carols drifting through the night-air to the clang-clang of bells to the bustle of holiday shoppers, these are some of the familiar sounds of the holiday season. Some of the world's greatest classical compositions have...

From the romance of Venice to the natural serenity of the Swiss valleys; from an idyllic French port village to the splendor of Ludwig II's Bavarian castle; these beautiful sites and melodies will transport you with a touch of wonder and a little...

This volume of the Naxos Musical Journey takes you on a wondrous tour of France and Switzerland. From majestic ancient amphitheaters and ruins to magnificent churches; see the haunting woodlands outside Zurich or marvel at the dramatic landscapes...

Experience vibrant imagery and inspired musicianship in a virtual feast of masterful compositions, architecture, pain tings, color and natural settings in a first-class trip thr ough Europe. Music on this DVD includes: Chabrier: Espana; Glinka:...

The great chateaux and country houses of the Loire arose largely from the decision of Francois I, who came to the throne in 1515, to move his court for part of the year to the Loire valley. This coincided with a period of French architecture in...

The tour of London takes us to the best known parts of the British capital, with views of the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Hampton Court and down river to Greenwich. The music for this tour of London is taken from...

The ancient city of Seville, capital of Andalucía, was an Iberian settlement, of importance during the period of Roman domination and, after the Moorish conquest of the 8th-century, part of the Caliphate of Córdoba. It retained importance under...

Our tour of Scotland takes us from Edinburgh, with its castle, Scott monument and Palace of Holyrood, to the Highlands and then to The Hebrides, recalling the journey undertaken by the young Mendelssohn. In 1829 Mendelssohn visited England and,...

From the lush hidden gardens of a private villa to the stunning vistas and natural splendor of the Tuscan region, these are some of the sights that inspired the genius of Ludwig von Beethoven. This volume of the NAXOS MUSICAL JOURNEY takes us...

Our tour takes us to three great English houses. The first, near Oxford, is Blenheim Palace, built for the first Duke of Marlborough by Sir John Vanbrugh. The second is the romantic Leeds Castle, in Kent, known for its spectacular setting, and the...

Tuscany (Toscana) draws its modern name from the ancient kingdom of Etruria and its inhabitants, the Etruscans, whose early history is inextricably entangled with the rise to power of Rome. The region stretches from the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian...

The rich heritage of Austria is evoked in Schubert's popular "Trout" Quintet. This volume of the Naxos Musical Journey floats on the beauty of Schubert's melodies. Visit the wine country towns outside Vienna and experience the celebration of a new...

The stunning landscapes of the French countryside evoke the timeless emotion of Beethoven's famed Pastoral, Symphony No. 6. This volume of the Naxos Musical Journey takes us to the breathtaking French regions of Burgundy, Pays de la Loire and...

The places visited are principally in the west of England, the heart of 'Elgar country', with its half-timbered houses, great cathedrals and churches, rivers and verdant landscape. There are glimpses of the Malvern hills, of Hereford and...

Mozart - Eine Kleine NachtmusiKEine Kleine Nachtmusik is part of the Naxos Musical Journey series, which marries great classics with images associated with the music and its composer. Other than the title piece, this program offers Mozart's suite...

This volume of the Naxos Musical Journey takes you on a breathtaking tour of the famed "city of light." From the world-famous landmarks of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, stroll through the Tuileries and Luxembourg Gardens; from the...

Scenes from London include major sights, from Big Ben to Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, with glimpses of St Paul's Cathedral, Piccadilly and memorials to Wellington and Queen Victoria. From Oxford comes a panorama of the city, and visits to...

The tour of Paris starts with the Eiffel Tower and includes the famous landmarks of the French capital, the Churches of Notre-Dame and the Sacré Coeur, the Opéra Garnier and the great river, the Seine, that runs through the city. The tour ends...

Prague is the ancient capital of Bohemia and now of the Czech Republic. Its history is reflected in its buildings, recalling the splendours of the past under changing dynasties and the 400 or so years as part of the Habsburg Empire, until the...

Scenes are shown of the glory that was Rome in monuments of the great Empire that ruled Europe and the Near East in its heyday. There are also glimpses of St. Peter's and of the modern city. The music included here is all associated in one way or...