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BROADWAY: THE GOLDEN AGE is a labor of love from filmmaker Rick McKay to a bygone era stemming from his own experience of arriving in New York City in the early 1980s and discovering that the Great White Way of his dreams no longer existed. Almost 20 years later, McKay began interviewing the legends of Broadway in order to investigate whether or not the 1930s through the'60s actually constituted a golden age. McKay interviewed more than 100 performers, composers, and writers over the course of five years with no crew and no budget, just moxie and his digital camera. The result is a compelling walk down memory lane, with anecdotes from the stars and creators of the finest musical and dramatic productions of yesteryear. Among those interviewed are Angela Lansbury, Chita Rivera, Ben Gazzara, Shirley MacLaine, Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince, Gwen Verdon, Uta Hagen, Bea Arthur, Jerry Orbach, Julie Harris, Robert Goulet, and Elizabeth Ashley. His interviews also result in the rediscovery of some long-forgotten stars. Peppered with clips of original Broadway performances, McKay's film preserves a period in the history of American theater that will likely never be repeated, and that should be celebrated.DVD Features:Region (unknown)Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Surround Sound 5.1 EnglishAdditional Release Material: Director's Commentary Featurette
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This release forms part of a series from Carlos Kleiber, designed to show off his remarkable talents, which enlivened the classical music genre, and cemented his reputation as one of the all-time greats. A conductor of considerable magnitude, Kleiber tackled some formidable works in his lifetime, but was able to execute them in a professional and proficient style, winning over many admirers to his work. DIE FLEDERMAUS sees Kleiber joined by the Bayerisches Stattsorchester.DVD Features:Region (unknown)Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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Verdi's most popular and enduring operas, La Traviata, Rigoletto, I Vespri Siciliani and La Forza del Destino are the wind in your sails as you tour through medieval towns, vineyards, palaces and theaters, to discover the inspiration for Verdi's passionate music.DVD FeaturesRegion 0Dolby Digital 5.1DTS Surround 5.1
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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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This video examines the music of the 50th state. Includes native Hawaiian musicians performing traditional songs and chants.DVD Features:Region 1 EncodingKeep CaseInteractive MenusFilmographiesProduction CreditsScene Access
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