The Art of the Night
Waldemar Januszczak celebrates the nocturnal art of Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Velazquez, Hopper and Magritte as he explores art's edgy relationship with the night.
Painting at night is difficult and problematic, so why have so many great artists taken on the challenge? Waldemar Januszczak celebrates the nocturnal art of Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Velazquez, Hopper and Magritte as he explores art's edgy relationship with the night and tries to discover why the dark adds so much extra drama and mystery to art.
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Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Duration: 02:21
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What In Hell’s Name Is Going On Here?
Duration: 01:05
Music Played
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Lulu & The Luvvers
Here Comes The Night
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Ennio Morricone
Il Mercenario
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Angelo Badalamenti
Night Life In Twin Peaks
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Nick Cave
Counting The Stars
with Warren Ellis
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Peter Gabriel
The Feeling Begins
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Charles Gerhardt
Mrs Dietrichson, The Conspiracy
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Peter Gabriel
In Doubt
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Jane Morgan
Catch a Falling Star
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Don McLean
Vincent
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Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
Goodbye
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Serenade in G)
performed by Fiachra Trench
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The Capris
There's A Moon Out Tonight
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement
performed by Jonathan Starkey
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Ennio Morricone
Per Qualche Dollaro In Piu
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Elvis Presley
Mystery Train
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John Fahey
Special Rider Blues
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The Impressions
People Get Ready
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Peter Gabriel
Zaar
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The Rolling Stones
Paint It Black
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Waldemar Januszczak |
| Presenter | Waldemar Januszczak |
| Executive Producer | Caroline Wright |
| Executive Producer | Caroline Wright |
Broadcasts
- Wed 21 Dec 2011 21:00
- Thu 22 Dec 2011 03:00
- Fri 1 Mar 2013 03:00