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- A prescient documentary about city planning, which presents idyllic suburbs and nuclear families as a solution to the chaos, poverty and social decay of industrialized inner cities.
- A study of a man's physical and mental limitations. In the 24 quite harsh and grueling fragments of the unfinished drama, a body and a mind are tested as far as they can be pushed before their owner goes over the edge.
- Based on Oscar Wilde's lurid play, it is an intense exploration of the Salome story. Its sumptuous vocal and orchestral writing seethes and pulsates as Strauss conjures up the brutality of Herod's corrupt court.
- While best known today for having composed the ending to Puccini's unfinished Turandot, Franco Alfano wrote some dozen operas, including Cyrano de Bergerac (1936) with a libretto by Henri Cain based on Edmond Rostand's drama of the same name. It is a moving tale of romantic misunderstanding, swashbuckling bravado and heartbreaking loyalty, in which the eloquent Cyrano feels unable to express his love for Roxane because of his famously protuberant nose--except on behalf of his handsome but inarticulate friend, Christian. When Domingo and Radvanovsky sang Cyrano and Roxane at New York's Metropolitan Opera, Andante magazine wrote: "Incredibly, Cyrano is his 121st role. And it suits him splendidly...Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky was luminous as Roxane, her passionate outbursts showing off her powerful upper register to good effect".
- A captivating re-imagining of the romantic ballet with a powerful choreography that succeeds in updating this story while remaining true to its roots.
- During the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, a small band of Carmelite nuns struggle to hold on to their faith amid the growing chaos and the ever-present threat of the guillotine. Some stand fast, some falter; all must finally make a harrowing decision.
- Six couples meet in a restaurant. Over the course of the meal and the following morning, they break up, leaving six abandoned lovers. Sung throughout to Claudio Monteverdi's compete fourth book of madrigals.
- Ten years after his death, the Paris Opera Ballet payed homage to the American choreographer who considered the Paris Opera as his second home after New York City Ballet. The three pieces performed here illustrate not only the diversity of the choreographer's repertoire and sources of inspiration, but also his love of music and his all-embracing attitude to the performing arts. Jerome Robbins brought new energy to classical dance, introducing 20th century urban rhythms, confirming its status as a modern entertainment form and instilling it with the interrogations of contemporary theatre.
- Learning from the Legends presents world-renowned trumpet soloist Rolf Smedvig teaching Hummel's Trumpet Concerto. Aspiring trumpet players can now take their playing to the next level with this essential repertoire. Eduard Laurel provides complete and detailed piano accompaniment students can use to practice along with in the comfort of their home. Includes a downloadable special edition of the trumpet sheet music edited by Rolf Smedvig and Matthew Carson at www.learningfromthelegends.com
- Using restored material, this film presents the great tenors from Enrico Caruso to Iussi Björling and, together with accounts by contemporary witnesses and analyses by experts offers a deep and inspiring insight into the art of bel canto.
- Pushkin folk tale as comedic opera whose sultry elements expand an Oriental influence. Korsakov portrays the story of Tsar Nicholas II, punished for his cowardice and despotism, using satire to condemn Russia's autocratic ruler.
- Learning from the Legends presents world-renowned violin soloist Lara St. John teaching Max Bruch's Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 26. Aspiring violinists can now take their playing to the next level with this essential repertoire. Lara St. John provides complete and detailed lessons on all three movements of Bruch's famous work. Using the format of a private music lesson delivered right to their screen, students will watch as Lara breaks down each movement measure-by-measure, teaching advanced techniques and some extra-special tricks that the top performers use to dazzle and amaze their audiences. Includes a downloadable special edition of the violin sheet music edited by Lara St. John and Joey Corpus.