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A specially commissioned concert is documented on GRAN GALA DI VERDI, which pays tribute to the late Giuseppe Verdi. Held to commemorate the 100th year since the master composer's death, artists such as Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Ruggero Raimondi, and many others congregate to lend some of their vocal prowess to the occasion.
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A veritable Who`s Who of European opera singers is assembled for this spectacular night of song, BERLIN OPERA NIGHT. The divergent yet always gorgeous vocal stylings of dramatic divas including Grace Bumbry, Vesselina Kasarova, Angelike Kirchschlager, and Adrianne Pieczonka are awe-inspiring. The male singers are no less impressive, and include Rene Pape, Charles Castronovo, and Salvatore Licitra. Award-winning conductor Kent Nagano waves the baton over the marvelous affair, leading the Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin in classic arias from TOSCA, TURANDOT, DON GIOVANNI, and many others.
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Bathed in a soft blue light, Lou Reed and his band take to the stage at Spain`s Benicassim Festival for this live recording. Shot in 2004, the aptly named SPANISH FLY sees Reed working his way through a selection of highlights from his solo career, as well as a number of classic Velvet Underground numbers. The enormous crowd affords Reed the reverence he deserves as the gentle, lilting melody of
Venus in Furs
acquiesces to some abrasive cello work from Jane Scarpantoni, who makes an accomplished replacement for Reed`s former Velvets sidekick John Cale. Tracks such as
Sweet Jane
and
Satellite of Love
perfectly demonstrate Reed`s ear for a catchy pop melody, and the crowd responds in kind, clapping and cheering wildly as the legendary New Yorker completes each tune. But the unexpected highlight of the show comes in the form of an 11-minute rendition of
Romeo Had Juliette
from 1989`s triumphant NEW YORK album, with Reed and band demonstrating their estimable musical skills as the track soars into the balmy Spanish evening sky. A set that shines as brightly as the sparkly silver Fender Telecaster Reed plays throughout, SPANISH FLY is a great way to experience some of Lou Reed`s finest musical moments.
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Monteverdi`s great opera, based on THE ODYSSEY by Homer, and forgotten for more than 200 years, was rescued by scholars and music aficionados and is now regarded as a classic. This production features the Netherlands Opera Orchestra, with Glen Wilson conducting, and talented singers like Anthony Rolfe and Graciela Araya.
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This instructional DVD single gives you step-by-step instruction learning classic guitar tunes. On this release, a guitar instructor teaches you how to play The Doobie Brothers' classic CHINA GROVE.
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