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One of the greatest composers of Czech history, Dvorak was a proponent of nationalism in music, incorporating folk influences into his work in Classical music of all forms. This documentary is a poetic exploration of his life and work, interspersing historical segments with fantastical dance and music tableaux set in the Czech countryside. Like Dvorak's own work, it communicates the composer's deep love of his Bohemian country home, as well as his interest in trains and boats. The melodies and rhythms of the music, both spontaneous-sounding and formally precise, evoke the traditional myths and Slavic landscapes that inspired Dvorak's compositions. Featuring the Quatuor Morency, directed by Bernar HUbert, the musical selection includes the String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major, Op. 51.
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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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Featuring a score and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this musical speculates about the creation of painter Georges Seaurat's masterpiece, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Grand Jatte.DVD Features:Region Encoding: All Regions
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Kurt Weill is infamous for his work alongside writer Bertholt Brecht, with 1933's THREEPENNY OPERA widely regarded as the pinnacle of their fruitful partnership.
Highly political in content, and musically innovative, the lucrative partnership went on to spawn a selection of timeless works that are revered throughout the music world. Here, Lotte Lenya and Gisela May interpret a number of Brecht/Weill compositions, including pieces from THE THREEPENNY OPERA, BERLIN REQUIEM, HAPPY END, and many others.DVD Features:Keep CaseAdditional Release Material: Additional Footage - 1. Martha Schlamme Sings Weill (2 songs)
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This series entitled HOW TO DANCE THROUGH TIME explains and demonstrates many of the great European dances throughout the ages.This program is the first volume and focuses on the the Romantic mid 19th Century steps and contains step-by-step instructions for the Waltz, the Gallop, the Polka, the Schottische, and the Mazurka.
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