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First conceived in 1841, the ballet GISELLE was to become the embodiment of the romantic style. Distinguished by an attention to human themes like love, loss, and spirituality, romanticism rejected the focus on strict rules that classic ballet had subscribed to. This staging of Carla Fracci`s legendary work took place in Rome in 1980. The Ballet of the Rome Opera performs M.L. Lavrosvskij`s choreography to the music of composer Adolphe Charles Adam. The accomplished cast is led by Rudolf Nuryev.
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Shot at the Musikverein in Vienna, this concert features Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini as he plays five piano concertos by some of the great composers. The Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Karl Bvhm, accompanies Pollini on Beethoven`s third and fifth piano concertos, as well as Mozart`s concertos nos. 19
and 23. Claudio Abbado assumes conducting duties for the Brahms piano concerto no. 2 in B-flat major.
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One of the 20th century's best-known orchestral conductors, OTTO KLEMPERER first found fame in his native Germany, but was later forced to flee to the United States. Once there he conducted some of the most prominent symphony orchestras, including ones in Los Angeles and New York. With this collection, classical music enthusiasts can view for themselves why Klemperer was considered one of the greatest conductors of his time. The performance recorded here features the New Philharmonia of London in 1964, playing a selection of pieces by Beethoven.DVD Features:Region (unknown)Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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When one wishes to regain a slipping connection to the universe, when everything seems out of joint, it's time to rebalance by taking in the energy from all directions. The American Indians would offer blessings to the four winds. In this New Age, we can use the beliefs of many cultures to find the truth. Combine this with world musics, and still photographs of nature's bounty, and you have the DIRECTIONS series. Here we are taken through the exotic sights and sounds of Latin America, through the rhythms, ruins, and rainforests.DVD Features:Region 0Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS Surround 5.1Additional Release Material: Isolated Audio TrackText/Photo Galleries:Stills/Photos
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Before breaking out as a hugely successful solo artist in the 1970s, Eric Clapton was already viewed as a major player in rock& roll through his work with the groups Derek and the Dominos, The Yardbirds, John Mayall's Blues Breakers, and Cream. It was while playing with these acts that Clapton fine-tuned the playing style and guitar skills that would become his trademark. In this easy-to-follow program, instructor Doug Boduch breaks down eight of Clapton's early songs with the aforementioned groups, taking viewers step-by-step through the techniques that Clapton used to create his powerful sound. Songs include: Cross Road Blues (Crossroads), Layla, All Your Love (I Miss Loving), Can't Find My Way Home, White Room, I Ain't Got You, Bell Bottom Blues, and Sunshine Of Your Love.
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