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This exciting concert, performed by Joseph and Anthony Paratore on two pianos, features four groundbreaking works by twentieth century composers. Igor Stravinsky's revolutionary piece The Rite of Spring caused an uproar when it was originally presented both because of its harsh polyrhythms and dissonant use of the orchestra as well as because it was originally a ballet! George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and Concerto in F are two of the most popular pieces by an American composer for orchestra, and are one of the first classical compositions to be influenced by jazz. Charles Ives was one of the most influential and idiosyncratic American composers during his lifetime. His iconoclastic and rarely performed work Three Quarter Tone Pieces is featured as a tribute to Ives and his musical vision.DVD Features:Region 1 EncodingAudio CommentaryLiner NotesGlossary of TermsPerformer ProfilesHistorical Markers for the PiecesKeep Case
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Celebrated tenor Franco Corelli delivers a stellar performance in this film adaptation of Umberto Giordano's ANDREA CHENIER. Produced in 1973, the story of love during the French Revolution features a cast of notable opera singers such as Piero Cappuccilli and Celestina Casapietra. The orchestra and chorus, sung in Italian, was conducted by Bruno Bartoletti.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseSingle Side - Dual LayerFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital - Italian
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Austrian television captured a remarkable concert in 1991 when they trained their cameras on Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, who was performing Schubert`s DIE SCHVNE MLLERIN for the first time in 20 years. As Fischer-Dieskau, pianist Andras Schiff provided accompaniment, with the collaborative effort providing listeners with a hugely pleasurable experience. This release offers the show in full, and is released to coincide with the 80th birthday of Fischer-Dieskau.
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Acclaimed Irish duo Foster& Allen have won over countless followers with their splendid reworking of traditional folk songs and original compositions. Some further light is shed on them via THE LIFE AND TIMES OF FOSTER& ALLEN, which sees the duo working their way through a number of songs. Among them are Partners in Rhyme, From a Distance, Lord of the Dance, The Old House, Danny Boy, and many others.DVD Features:Region (unknown)Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Tracks:1. Everything is Beautiful2. Sweet Forget Me Not3. Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes4. Among the Wiclow Hills5. The Gypsy Rover6. A Mother's Way7. Born to Be with You8. Galaway Bay9. Mursheen Durkin10. Lonely But Only for You11. Lord of the Dance12. If I Had My Life to Live Over13. You Stand Alone14. Cottage in the Country15. Jigs: The Knights of St. Patrick, The Irish
Washer Woman16. Still17. Wabash Cannonball18. Danny Boy19. One Hundred Children20. Partners in Rhyme
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VP Records (one of the hottest labels in reggae music) celebrates its 25th Anniversary with this concert in Miami, Florida. Taking place during Memorial Day weekend, 2004, this all-day festival boasts the talents of Morgan Heritage, Marcia Griffiths, Tanya Stephens, Sanchez, Beres Hammond, Elephant Man, Sizzla, and others. Excerpts from numerous performances combine with behind-the-scenes footage to give viewers a real sense of being at this important reggae event. DANCEHALL RIDDIM DRIVEN also features a documentary about VP Records and its growth over the years, featuring interviews with Beenie Man, Big Youth, Marcia Griffiths, T.O.K., Shaggy, and more.
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