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The RIVERDANCE phenomenon has seen the show performed all over the world. This documentary on the popular musical follows its evolution, from its beginnings in Dublin up to its global success in places as diverse as New York City and Geneva. Highlights from the various performers who have taken roles in the performances around the world prove to be the best highlights, with Michael Flatley, Jean Butler, and many others displaying their talents. Of course the music is important as well, and it`s fascinating to see various bands from different countries interpreting Bill Whelan`s sensational score.
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David Howard introduces the dancer to ballet in this highly rated program. Forty minutes of ballet instruction are presented in a straight forward and easy to understand manner.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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Two of Austrian's golden sons, the Johanns Strauss and Brahms, have some of their most extraordinary pieces revived here through the magical fingers of pianist Bernd Glemser. A native of Germany, Glember was practically born tickling the ivories. Famed for his depth, sensitive, and technical perfection since winning a national television contest in 1987, Glemser has performed a diverse array of music, spanning the pre-Baroque to contemporary, to near universal acclaim. Here, he moves and delights with a sensitive 1995 performance of Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier and Brahms' Symphony No. 2 op. 73.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Single SideSingle LayerAudio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Dolby Digital 5.1Tracks:1. Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier, Waltz Suite No.22. Brahms, Symphony No.2 op.73
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The BBC Opus Arte back catalogue has produced some of the finest musical performances ever caught on camera. Here, they present a selection of highlights from their back catalogue, with classical music, opera, and the arts mixing in a pleasing array of talents. Among them are highlights from Mozart's Die Zauberflote, Bizet's Carmen, Tchaikovsky's The Sleeping Beauty, Puccini's Tosca, and many others.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Widescreen - 16:9Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 - VariousAdditional Product: 30-page Full Color 2004/2005 DVD Catalogue
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Bach's Musical Offering is given a truly historical treatment by the brothers Kuijken and Robert Kohnen. The arrangement is designed specifically for the use of ancient instruments. The performance takes place in the legendary Fest Hall in Leipzig's sacred City Hall. The setting and instrumentation provide an opportunity to hear and see an original Bach composition as it may have been played originally.
The orchestra consists of Barthold Kuijken on transverse flute, Sigiswald Kuijken on violin, Wieland Kuijken on viola de gamba, and Robert Kohnen on harpsicord.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Single Side - Dual LayerAudio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
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