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HILDEGARD VON BINGEN: IN PORTRAIT tells the story of a woman who was'first' in many areas during her lifespan, from 1098 to 1179. She is the first woman composer about whom any biographical matter is known, and she also wrote major works in the fields of theology and visionary writings. This program presents her musical morality play entitled ORDO VIRTUTUM on DVD one. Disc two presents documentary material, interviews and galleries of Hildegard's mystical artwork.DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep CaseFull Frame - 1:33Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo Surround SoundInteractive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access
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The European Concerts mounted by the Berlin Philharmonic take place in a different European city every year. For the eleventh year, Istanbul was chosen and the concert took place in the city's oldest church St. Irine, or the Church of the Holy Peace. Mariss Jansons conducted the orchestra through renditions of Haydn's Symphony No. 94, Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique and Mozart's Flute Concerto No.2.DVD Features:Note: This DVD is only available in the U.S.Region 0Keep CaseAnamorphic WidescreenAudio: Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS 5.1 PCM StereoAdditional Release Material: Behind the Scenes Documentary - A Portrait of IstanbulInteractive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access
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Rodgers& Hammerstein's classic musical about war, love, and racial bigotry is adapted for television in ABC's entertaining version of SOUTH PACIFIC. Based on the novel TALES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC by James A. Michener, the musical stars Glenn Close as the spunky Nellie Forbush, a World War II nurse stationed on a tropical island in the Pacific. Nellie meets a French plantation owner, Emile (Rade Sherbedgia), and falls in love with the mysterious man whose lifestyle is so different from her own Little Rock roots. Harry Connick Jr. is Lt. Joseph Cable, a marine sent to the island with top-secret plans to spy on the nearby Japanese fleet. After Joe becomes friends with a local merchant, Bloody Mary (Lori Tan Chinn), she brings him to the enchanted island of Bali Ha'i, where she introduces him to her daughter--an exotic beauty he soon becomes enamored with. The lovely tropical location is the perfect backdrop to showcase Rodgers& Hammerstein's mesmerizing score, which includes the classic songs Some Enchanted Evening, Bali Ha'i, There Is Nothin' Like a Dame, Younger Than Springtime, A Cock-eyed Optimist, and I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseAudio: DTS Surround 5.1 - English Dolby Digital 5.1 - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Deleted ScenesInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus
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Dennis Potter's offbeat tale comes to life in this inventive film adaptation. PENNIES FROM HEAVEN is a warm and joltingly bizarre musical fantasy about a drifter who sells sheet music (Steve Martin) and the naive schoolteacher (Bernadette Peters) he seduces. In depression-era Chicago, the lovers sing and dance their way through the bleak city streets. Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters give stunning musical performances.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseWidescreen - 1.85Audio: Mono - English
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Director H.C. Potter keeps the pacing snappy in this musical comedy about two trumpet-playing buddies competing for gigs and for the heart of their lovely manager, Ellen Miller (Paulette Goddard). When Ellen gets hired and moves away, the two decide to leave their college campus and follow her to New York. Once there, they have numerous misadventures while auditioning for a spot in conductor Artie Shaw's band. Artie Shaw confidently plays himself, and Fred Astaire and Charles Butterworth are both sweet and funny as Danny and Hank, the feuding friends. Some of the film's notable songs include Would You Like to Be the Love of My Life, Poor Mr. Chisholm, and Swing Concerto. Paulette Goddard and Fred Astaire have one breezy accomplished dance number in the film, which was shot in one take under protest from Goddard, who swore after hours of tutoring from the master that she just couldn't dance. The rest of the numbers are danced solo by Mr. Astaire who is a joy to watch.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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