Experience an extravaganza of sight and sound in Fantasia 2000, the triumphant classic inspired by Walt Disney's vision of Fantasia as a continuing work-in-progress! Plus, the all-new bonus feature Musicana - Walt's inspiration for a sequel - extend the magic of this musical masterpiece like never before.

Fully immerse yourself in the wonders of innovative blend of music and animated imagery. See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and share the excitement that is Fantasia 2000 with your family again and again.

A semi-sequel to Disney's 1940 classic 'Fantasia' which features the original film's most famous sequence - the Mickey Mouse adventure 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' - plus seven other all-new animated interpretations of classical music. Highlights include the interwoven stories of a group of 1930s New Yorkers accompanied by Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue', the volcanic eruptions which illustrate Stravinsky's 'Firebird Suite', and the story of Noah, his ark, and his assistant Donald Duck, played out to the strains of Elgar's 'Pomp and Circumstance'.

Double bill of animated features from Disney studios. The ambitious classic, 'Fantasia' (1940), contains sequences set to music by - amongst others - Bach, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Mussorgsky, Schubert and Beethoven. Also featured is the famous 'Sorcerer's Apprentice' routine, in which Mickey Mouse (voiced by Walt himself for the last time) creates magical mayhem when he tries to get his chores done with the aid of a spell or two. It's semi-sequel, 'Fantasia 2000' (2000), features seven all-new animated interpretations of classical music. Highlights include the interwoven stories of a group of 1930s New Yorkers accompanied by Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue', the volcanic eruptions which illustrate Stravinsky's 'Firebird Suite', and the story of Noah, his ark, and his assistant Donald Duck, played out to the strains of Elgar's 'Pomp and Circumstance'.

One of the great composers of this century, Shostakovich was also a brilliant pianist. Gathered here are his delightful pieces for children as well as a generous collection of his most popular film and ballet music in easy arrangements.

Yury Grigorovich choreographs this live performance of Dmitri Shostakovich's work, performed by the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow in 2016. The story follows a young fisherman who falls in love with a beautiful dancer with links to the local mafia.

Two episodes from the documentary series featuring performances by the All-Star Orchestra, which is comprised of the best players from 30 American orchestras. As well as performances, the series includes interviews with the players and conductor Gerard Schwarz, providing insight into each piece of music. The episodes 'The New World and Its Music' and 'Politics and Art' feature works by Dvorák, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and Shostakovich.

Andris Nelsons conducts the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in this performance of Shostakovich's Symphony No.8, recorded live at the Lucerne Festival in 2011.

Acclaimed pianist Martha Algerich joins forces with cellist Mischa Maisky to perform the world premiere of Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin's double concerto for piano, cello and orchestra, 'Romantic Offering'. Also featured are works by César Franck, Antonín Dvorak and Dmitri Shostakovich. Neeme Jarvi conducts the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra.

Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich is the subject of this film about his life by Tony Palmer. Shostsakovich's intensely dramatic music fully matched Palmer's own characteristically dynamic and expressive style. Central to the film is the relationship between Shostakovitch and Stalin, and the terrible price which Shostakovitch paid for his survival. Ben Kingsley stars as the composer.

CD 1:
- Symphony No. 1 in F minor Op. 10
- Symphony No. 2 in B major Op. 14
- Symphony No. 3 in E flat minor Op. 20

CD 2:
- Symphony No. 4 in C minor Op. 43

CD 3:
- Symphony No. 5 in D minor Op. 47
- Symphony No. 6 in B minor Op. 54

CD 4:
- Symphony No. 7 in C major Op. 60

CD 5:
- Symphony No. 8 in C minor Op. 65

CD 6:
- Symphony No. 9 in E flat major Op. 70
- Symphony No. 10 in E minor Op. 93

CD 7:
- Symphony No. 11 in G minor Op. 103

CD 8:
- Symphony No. 12 in D minor Op. 112

CD 9:
- Symphony No. 13 in B flat minor for Bass
- Chorus & Orchestra Op. 113

CD 10:
- Symphony No. 14 for Soprano, Bass, Strings & Percussion Op. 135

CD 11:
- Symphony No. 15 in A major Op. 141