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Maurice Bejart has taken his own impression of Tchaikovsky's greatly loved ballet, and turned it into a work of personal significance. Using the original score, but augmenting it with waltz and accordion music, Bejart evokes memories of his own childhood -- transporting the setting from St. Petersburg to Marseilles. Recorded at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris.DVD Features:Region 1Snap CaseAnamorphic Widescreen - 1.78Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo - English Dolby Digital 5.1 - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Making-Of
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Through a seamless integration of backstage footage, interviews, and performances, filmmakers Ruth Oxenberg and Rob Shumer have created a portrait of a phenomenon that has delighted fans, and helped the uninitiated to appreciate this engaging and provocative music. The unique sense of community that exists among bluegrass artists is made apparent, as is the performers' obvious love for the energetic and affecting music they play which comes across in the artists' passionate delivery. Featuring some of the most prominent voices in the contemporary bluegrass scene, the lineup includes The Del McCoury Band, Peter Rowan, Tim O'Brien, Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, Rhonda Vincent, and Nickel Creek. The sheer virtuosity of the playing, as well as the energetic, rich, intelligent and joyous nature of the music, allows viewers a glimpse into the reasons behind the resurgence of bluegrass' popularity.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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Performed at the Glyndebourne Opera House, this version of Mozart's classic opera is presented in modern dress, and tells the story of a compulsive seducer who gratifies his lust before being dragged off to hell.DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep CaseFull Frame - 1:33Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access
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David Pountney's unique stages enhances an already classic opera written by Johann Strauss. This story of hidden identity and love is set during the Thirty Years War and stars Michael Volle, Rolf Haunstein and Martin Zysset.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseFull Frame - 1:33Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access
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A German soprano who delighted opera fans across the globe, Lotte Lehmann began her professional career at the Vienna Opera. As well as some glittering performances, most notably in Richard Strauss`s ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, INTERMEZZO, and ARABELLA, Lehmann presented a number of television shows in the early 1950s. Aimed at teaching viewers how to sing in
Lieder
(which is a traditional German way of singing), this program includes Lotte`s versions of songs by Schumann and others.
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