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With Vladimir Redkin and Maria Gavrilova in lead roles, this performance of Tchaikovsky's EUGENE ONEGIN counts as one of the finest ever staged. Based on the novel by Alexander Pushkin, this three act opera tells the tale of Eugene Onegin (Redkin) and his relationship with Tatyana (Gavrilova), a bookish daydreamer who longs to win his heart. Staged in October 2000 at the Bolshoi Theater, this is a sublime interpretation of a masterful work.DVD Features:Region 0NTSC2-Disc Set - Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - Russian DTS 5.1 - Russian PCM Stereo - Russian Subtitles - English, German, French, Italian, Spanish - OptionalAdditional Product: Booklet in English, French, German - Liner Notes
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This collection of little-known videos that deserve a wider audience is compiled by the good people at indie bastion Buddyhead and includes excellent clips from bands like TV on the Radio ( Staring at the Sun ), The Dillinger Escape Plan ( Panasonic Youth ), The Dwarves ( Over You ), and Ted Leo ( Where Have All the Rude Boys Gone ).
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Among the first of the Romantic composers, Franz Shubert's prolific output was under-appreciated during his lifetime, due to his harmonically untraditional and thoroughly innovative sound. ALFONSO UND ESTRELLA was no exception; finished in 1922, it was not performed until 1854, upon the insistence of Franz Liszt. The opera is a story about the love of Alfonso and Estrella, which is threatened by advances, both military and amorous, of Alfonso's rival Adolfo. Soprano Eva Mei's pure, clean interpretation of the multiple beautiful arias of the opera is stunning and affecting. This exceptionally creative opera is representative of the work of one of the most adept composers of the lied, as well as the characteristic sound of the Romantic period.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseAnamorphic WidescreenAudio: Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS PCM Stereo ODS
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Experience the rich musical heritage and sights of Austria while listening to Mozart's Requiem in this volume of NAXOS MUSICAL JOURNEY. Take a visit to the cathedral in Salzburg where Mozart played the organ or take a walk through Vienna and take in its rich architecture. Tour the dramatic ice caves and glaciers of Dachstein or the peaceful resort of Lake Weissensee. Monuments and paintings commemorate Mozart and many other great Austrian composers in this trip to Austria. Conducted by Zdenek Kosler and performed by the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra& Chorus.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseAudio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Audio DTS 5.1 Surround Audio Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo AudioTracks:1. Introitus: Requiem aeternam (5:01)2. Kyrie eleison (2:30)3. Dies irae (1:30)4. Tuba mirum (4:18)5. Rex tremendae majestatis (2:20)6. Recordare, Jesu pie (6:29)7. Confutatis maledictis (3:08)8. Lacrimosa dies illa (3:21)9. Domine, Jesu Christe (3:35)10. Hostias et preces (4:41)11. Sanctus (1:39)12. Benedictus (5:37)13. Agnus Dei (3:44)14. Communio: Lux aeterna (5:48)
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French director Benoit Jacquot (A SINGLE GIRL) adapts the famous opera by Giacomo Puccini in his film TOSCA. The stunningly dramatic opera stars--Angela Gheorghiu as Floria Tosca, Roberto Alagna as Mario Cavaradossi, and Ruggero Raimondi as Baron Scarpia--steal the show with their intense vocal range and fiery acting. The film cuts back and forth between black and white photography that shows the singers and a full orchestra recording the opera in a studio, and color photography that shows the costumed presentation, act by act, with several different sets. Mario (Alagna) is painting a portrait on the wall of the chapel, inspired by a fair-haired beauty who he has just seen praying below. When his girlfriend, the possessive Diva Tosca (Gheorghui) pays him a surprise visit, he must reassert his love for her, trying to ease her worries and her jealousy at seeing the painting. However, that night when a prisoner escapes, Mario is a suspected accomplice and he is wanted by the police. The evil Baron Scarpia (Raimondi) lies to Tosca, telling her that Mario ran off with the fair-haired beauty, and using her jealousy to get her to aid the police in his capture.This film was included in the Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2002 festival organized by the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York City.
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