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Composer Laurent Petitgirard`s opera offers a fresh take on the famous tragic story of Joseph Merrick, the
elephant man.
Disfigured from birth by a rare genetic disease, Merrick struggled not only to survive but to maintain his dignity as the ultimate outsider in 19th-century England. A sweeping look at his life, covering his days in a freak show, his time in the London hospital under the care of Dr. Treves, his emergence and recognition as a cultured and intelligent man, and his premature death as he succumbed to both despair and his disease, JOSEPH MERRICK, THE ELEPHANT MAN is a subtle and balanced examination of this fascinating figure. Flawlessly performed by the Nice Opera Chorus and Nice Philharmonic Orchestra, with an intelligent and moving libretto from Eric Nonn, this is an excellent production of one of Petitgirard`s finest works.
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Frank Sinatra directed this 1957 Christmas special in which he joins forces with Bing Crosby to run through a bumper crop of holiday favorites. In cozy production numbers set both in Victorian England and present-day 1950s America, these American legends duet on Jingle Bells, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, O Come All Ye Faithful, White Christmas, and more. This is swinging holiday history that will never go out of style!DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep CaseFull FrameAudio: Dolby Digital - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. William Self - Producer of The Frank Sinatra Show, Bill Miller
- Piano Player, Al Viola - Guitar Player Q&A Session from the Museum of Television& Radio with William Self, Nancy
Sinatra, and Tina Sinatra Frank& Bing Public Service AnnouncementsText/Photo Galleries: 1. Frank Sinatra Painted Christmas CardsAdditional Products: Frank Sinatra Christmas Card Reproduction
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It's rare to see a musical comedy which allows an actor of Jimmy Stewart's caliber to exploit his charismatic screen persona, but POT O' GOLD fits this bill. Stewart plays Jimmy Haskell, the owner of a struggling music store whose financial predicament forces him to go into business with his uncle C.J. (Charles Winninger). C.J. can't stand modern music, but his prosperous health food company sponsors Haskell's Happiness Program, a popular weekly music program on the radio. C.J. is engaged in an ongoing feud with Mom McCorkle's boarding house because of the consistent noise emanating from the band of Horace Heidt, which resides there. When Jimmy falls for Molly McCorkle (Paulette Goddard), one of the band's singers, and takes up residence at Mom McCorkle's, his situation with both Molly and his uncle becomes dangerous--Molly doesn't know Jimmy is a Haskell, and C.J. doesn't know Jimmy is lobbing tomatoes at him on behalf of the band. The romantic moments between Stewart and Goddard are excellent as are the songs, which include A knife, a fork, and a spoon, When Jonny toots his horn, and Do you believe in fairy tales?DVD Features:Region 1 EncodingKeep CaseSpecial features: Direct scene access, lobby poster, biography, interactive trivia questions and answers.
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Legendary flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal is seen and heard here in this collection of rare television performances from 1957-1966. Boccherini's Flute Concerto in D major, Haydyn's Concerto for Flute, Harpsichord,& Sting Orchestra, and Bach's Sonata in G minor are just some of the highlights included.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseSingle Side - Single LayerFull Frame - 1.33
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Though Robert Johnson passed away in 1938, his legacy lives on to this day. In this easy-to-follow guide, acclaimed vocalist and guitar player Rory Block breaks down Johnson`s legendary style into several elements, allowing viewers to tackle individual topics one at a time. While Johnson`s highly-original style cannot be copied exactly, beginner and intermediate guitar players will surely benefit from mastering the bass lines, turnarounds, runs, strums, and licks that ended up creating his Mississippi Delta sound.
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