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Joseph Boulogne, or Le Chevalier Saint Georges (who was also known as
Le Mozart Noir ) was an incredible violin player who managed to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to take his place on the world`s stages. Eighteenth century society frowned on the talents of Georges, largely due to the color of his skin, but when he picked up a violin and enchanted them with his sublime music, he soon became an important boundary-breaker in the world of music. This documentary tells the story of his life, which saw Georges rise from humble beginnings to lead some of France`s greatest orchestras, as well as becoming a fencer and army General of some repute.
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Appropriate for the beginning drummer, FUN-TO-KNOW: LEARN TO PLAY...DRUMS introduces basic concepts such as grooves, fills, the proper way to pick equipment and sticks, and how to approach the high hat, bass drum, and snare. The program also includes clear instructions and many suggestions for how to get the most out of every practice session.
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Filmed in 1977, this concert by the Amadeus Quartet was captured at the Maltings festival, which paid tribute to Franz Schubert and Benjamin Britten. On this release they perform Schubert`s
Trout Quintet
and Britten`s
String Quartet No. 2.
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Aldo Ciccolini (DVD)
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Compay Segundo gained an international fan base with Ry Cooder's 1999 project THE BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, but he has been making music and delighting fans in his homeland of Cuba since his early years as a bandleader in the 1920s and 30s. He spent over a decade playing in the successful duo Los Compadres with Lorenzo Hierrezuelo, where he acquired his nickname; Compay is slang for compadre and segundo is a reference to his second voice bass harmony. A seminal and influential musician, he is credited for the invention of the seven-stringed armonico, and his century-spanning lifetime was rife with performances alongside some of the most acclaimed voices in Cuban music, including Sindo Garay, Miguel Matamaros, and Beny More, among countless others. He is also a delightful frontman, as witnessed in Cooder's documentary and in the live performances collected here; the set list includes: La Negra Tomasa, Huellas del Pasado, Sarandonga, Las Flores de la Vida, and Beso Discreto.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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