Martin Goldsmith
Actor
Movies2
Movie8.0DramaHistoryTucson, Arizona, September 1996. At the request of his son Martin, George Goldsmith tells him of his past in Nazi Germany as a member of a family of Jewish musicians and the strange history of the Jüdischer Kulturbund, a Jewish organization sponsored by Reichsminister Joseph Goebbels.
MovieHosted by Martin Goldsmith (classical music host on SiriusXM and former host of NPR’s Performance Today), "Classical Rewind" takes viewers on an incredible journey to explore the music of the masters. This visual and auditory joyride offers a fanciful look at the classical masterpieces, providing spectacular video of dancers, phantoms, masked men, and fireworks to accompany each composition. Goldsmith brings his expertise to the podium, adding insight on the history and creation of this stunning music. In this engaging welcome to the world of classical hits, viewers will experience the beauty and romance of Beethoven’s "Moonlight" Sonata and the dramatic power of Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries,” combined with a visual feast to match each piece. Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell and Stewart Copeland of The Police are among the performers who bring their personal reflections on the enduring legacy of these masterpieces.