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An evocative production of Janacek's 20th-century opera featuring Ana Silja and Kim Begley and conducted by Andrew Davis, featuring the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. As presented by director Nikolaus Lehnhoff, this story of love and immortality is as relevant and stirring as when Janacek wrote it.DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep CaseFull Frame - 1:33Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access
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Acclaimed B-movie director Edgar G. Ulmer filmed this selection of memorable musical performances, loosely connected by the story of Nora, an Irish scrubwoman (Marsha Hunt) whose passion for classical music causes her to clash with her jazz-loving pianist son (William Prince). The rift caused by their musical differences is eventually healed amid the music of the hall, where Nora works. Arthur Rubinstein, Bruno Walter, and Leopold Stowkowski conduct such accomplished classical performers as vocalists Lily Pons, Ezio Pinza, and Rise Stevens; cellist Gregor Piatgorsky, and violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz. Vaughn Monroe's orchestra and jazz trumpeter Harry James also show up, and Nora realizes maybe jazz is okay after all.This was clearly a labor of love for Ulmer, and his fluid direction captures the grandeur and excitement of the concert experience. The main story may be a bit trite, but as a document of these legendary musicians in action, this is a gem that deserves an honored spot in any classical music or film lover's collection.DVD Features:Region 0 EncodingKeep CaseRare Stills
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With Vladimir Redkin and Maria Gavrilova in lead roles, this performance of Tchaikovsky's EUGENE ONEGIN counts as one of the finest ever staged. Based on the novel by Alexander Pushkin, this three act opera tells the tale of Eugene Onegin (Redkin) and his relationship with Tatyana (Gavrilova), a bookish daydreamer who longs to win his heart. Staged in October 2000 at the Bolshoi Theater, this is a sublime interpretation of a masterful work.DVD Features:Region 0NTSC2-Disc Set - Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - Russian DTS 5.1 - Russian PCM Stereo - Russian Subtitles - English, German, French, Italian, Spanish - OptionalAdditional Product: Booklet in English, French, German - Liner Notes
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Piano virtuoso and noted Bach interpreter Rosalyn Tureck gives an acclaimed performance of the composer's Goldberg Variations at the Great Hall of the Philharmonic in Russia's historic St. Petersburg.DVD Features:Region (Unknown)Keep CaseSingle Side - Single LayerFull Frame - 1.33
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Opera stars Pamela Armstong and Thomas Allen star in this 2003 production of Johann Strauss II's opera, which was mounted at the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Vladimir Jurowski conducts the Glyndebourne Chorus and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseAnamorphic WidescreenAudio: LPCM Stereo DTS 5.1Additional Release Material: Cast Interviews The Genesis of Waltz The Building and Architecture of Glyndebourne's New Opera HouseInteractive Features: Interactive Menus Scene AccessText/Photo Gallery: Cast Gallery Costume Design Gallery
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