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Remembered for his impressive guitar playing and unique style, Mississippi John Hurt is still very popular among fans of traditional country blues. In this instructional program, a pair of seasoned guitar players honor his accomplishments by teaching 11 of his best-known songs:
Coffee Blues,
My Creole Belle,
Monday Morning Blues,
Got the Blues (Can`t be Satisfied),
Candy Man,
Stack O`Lee,
Avalon Blues,
Spike Driver Blues,
Make me a Palette on your Floor,
Richland Woman Blues,
and
I`m Satisfied.
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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.
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Ntozake Shange's landmark play was a breakthrough portrayal of the African-American female experience. Both a joyous celebration of a unique culture and a wrenchingly real portrait of the struggle of an oppressed minority, FOR COLORED GIRLS tells the story of 7 diverse black women. Starring Oscar-winning actress Alfre Woodward, as well as Lynn Whitfield and the playwright, Shange, this performance is the benchmark against which all subsequent ones are judged.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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Acknowledged as one of the highlights of Italian opera master Rossini's ouevre, LA CENERENTOLA (translation: Cinderella) reworks the classic fairy tale into a lovely, lush operatic production. The world renowned opera performer Cecilia Bartoli gives a stunning performance in the title role, and is ably supported by Alessandro Corbelli, Enzo Dara, and Jill Grove.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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Puccini's powerful tale of the powers of love and wealth, as performed by the Flemish Opera in co-production with the Opera de Paris.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
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