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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | The Colón Ring: Wagner In Buenos AiresA Film by Hans Christoph Von Bock
Is it really possible to stage Wagner’s Ring on a single day? The composer’s great-granddaughter, Katharina Wagner, who now runs the Bayreuth Festival, was keen to stage Cord Garben‘s abridged version of the cycle at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, but in the event things turned out rather differently. When she and her team arrived at the Colón, they found that the rehearsal conditions were not what they were expecting, and so she decided that the task should be entrusted to a different director. Valentina Carrasco took over at short notice and together with the singers and the set and costume designers she staged the Ring in a seven-hour version never previously seen and all on a single day! The documentary provides a thrilling and visually memorable account of the long journey taken by this version from its inception to the first night. PICTURE: 16:9, HD SOUND: PCM STEREO, DTS 5.0 RUNNING TIME: 93 MINS SUBTITLES: ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, SPANISH, KOREAN, JAPANESE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE | 
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| |  | Spira Mirabilis
Directed by Gérald Caillat and Pierre-Martin Juban Spira Mirabilis is an extraordinary new project drawing together some of Europe’s finest young players. It offers a radical new approach to classical music. Mostly in their 20s and 30s they study, practice and perform together symphonic repertoire without the guide of a conductor. This Blu-ray disc includes the documentary “La Spira” which portraits the musicians and their intense work sessions and scenes from collective life and documents their way of creating a special attitude and breaking down the traditional barriers between performer and audience. Extra: Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 Spring performed by the musicians of Spira Mirabilis filmed by Pierre-Martin Juban and Gérald Caillat at the Teatro Luciano Pavarotti in Modena on December 7, 2010 Picture format Blu-ray Disc:1080i Full HD, 16 :9 Sound formats Blu-ray Disc: PCM Stereo Region code: All (worldwide) Subtitles: English, French, German, Italian Booklet notes: English, French, German, Italian Runnning time: 88 mins documentary, 43 mins concert German FSK: 0 |
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| |  | Universe of Sound: The Planets
Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Philharmonia Orchestra in a unique performance of Holst's 'The Planets Suite', captured in High Definition by 37 cameras. This immersive experience takes the viewer to the heart of the Philharmonia as they perform this well-loved piece, using cameras placed in a multitude of positions and angles to create an extraordinary glimpse of the orchestra at work from within. As well as 'The Planets', the filmed performances also includes a new commission by UK composer Joby Talbot, 'Worlds, Stars, Systems, Infinity'. Additional features include a 'Making of' documentary feature, listening guide films for each planet, audio commentaries from conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and principal players of the Philharmonia and, for Blu-Ray only, a picture-in-picture option that allows a simultaneous view of the conductor and orchestra in action. The Philharmonia Orchestra is committed to bringing classical music to new audiences in creative and exciting ways, and to this end has become a technological trailblazer in its adoption and adaptation of new technology. In 2010 the Re-Rite project allowed members of the public to experience Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring' for the first time from within the orchestra through audio/visual projections. Their 'Universe of Sound' project from which this release stems debuted at the Science Museum in London last year, and is set to tour the country in new installations during 2013. This blu-ray includes: * A bonus 'Making of' documentary and listening guides for each planet * Picture in picture conductor option * Audio commentaries from Esa-Pekka Salonen and principal players of the Philharmonia “The centrepiece...is a tautly rehearsed, unromantic, 'straight' performance of the piece under Salonen which will appeal to those who like Holst's own 'original' recordings...Filming and recordings of the performance are both state-of-the-art” Gramophone Magazine, March 2013 |
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| |  | Schumann at Pier2: The SymphoniesA concert film by Christian Berger
Schumann at Pier2 is not a usual concert film; it shows the four Symphonies of Robert Schumann from a new perspective, filmed at Pier2, a former dockyard in the harbour of Bremen where pop and rock concerts usually take place. Stars of the film are the conductor Paavo Järvi and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen and they aim to present these works to a young audience. Included in this set is also a 98-minute film with Paavo Järvi. This documentary explains the whole idea behind the project and contains footage from rehearsals, comments from Paavo Järvi about the symphonies and the interpretation, biographical information about Robert Schumann as well as musicians demonstrating salient passages and explaining their interpretation. Sound Format: Blu-ray: DTS-HD MA 5.01 PCM 2.0 Running Time: 125 mins (Symphonies: 146 mins, Documentary: 98 mins, Making of 18 mins) Subtitles: German, English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE “This is the sort of set that makes me grateful that classical recordings are still being made. As a refresher course in Schumann symphonies, you won't find anything better...I can't imagine any sensitive music lover failing to respond to this artistically exceptional, beautifully filmed and expertly engineered set.” Gramophone Magazine, March 2013 |
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| |  | Solti: Journey of a lifetimeCelebrating the 100th birthday of Sir Georg Solti
This fantastic documentary, from the director of the very successful DVD Carlos Kleiber - I am lost to the world, celebrates the 100th birthday of Sir Georg Solti. He was one of the 20th Century’s most brilliant conductors and a leading figure of musical culture world-wide. The documentary follows the Hungarian-Jewish conductor’s career: As Toscanini’s assistant at the Salzburg Festival, as Music Director in Munich and Frankfurt after the war, achieving world-wide fame with his legendary recording of Wagner’s Ring cycle. It was as the long-serving Music Director at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra that Solti became an international start of classical music. These stops form the central points of the film. Many great musicians like Valery Gergiev and Dohnànyi have great memories to share. Sound Format: PCM Stereo Running Time: 107 minutes Booklet: English, German, French Subtitles: English spoken version, German spoken version, Subtitles: French, Spanish, Korean AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | John Cage: Journeys in Sound
A documentary by Oscar winning director Allan Miller and Paul Smaczny to mark the composer’s centenary A sonic innovator or an expert on chance? A writer or an anarchist? A specialist in mushrooms or a performance artist? A Zen master or a cook? John Cage was all of these things. On the occasion of his centenary in Autumn 2012, this documentary by Oscar-winner Allan Miller and Emmy-winner Paul Smaczny pays tribute to the most fascinating American avant-garde composer John Cage. Shot in America, Germany and Japan, the program premieres rare archival footage; presenting concert excerpts and a set of short episodes, featuring associates of Cage and contemporary artists, playfully delineating different aspects of John Cage. The documentary features interviews with Yoko Ono, David Tudor, Christian Wolff, Steffen Schleiermacher, Irvine Arditti, Toshio Hosokawa, Mayumi Miyata, Calvin Tomkins and many others. Picture Format Blu-ray: NTSC 16:9, FULL HD Sound Formats Blu-ray: DTS HD MASTER AUDIO, PCM Stereo Region Code: 0 (worldwide) Running Time: 60:35 min Bonus: 49:25 min Disc Format: BD 25 Subtitles: German, English, French, Japanese, Korean “'I think our aim should be to have more and more access to the enjoyment of life', says John Cage in this lucid and eminently watchable DVD which is packed with people and history and some wonderful performances of Cage's music....This DVD certainly contributes to the enjoyment of life...and to the enjoyment of John Cage.” BBC Music Magazine, January 2013 ***** “This fascinating, eloquent DVD draws on archive footage of the composer at work and interviews with surviving collaborators” Financial Times, 6th October 2012 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Israel Philharmonic Orchestra: 75 years Anniversary Concert & Documentary COMING HOMEa film by János Darvas
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra - a cultural icon of Israel and one of the greatest classical ensembles in the world - celebrated its 75th Birthday on December 26th, 2011 together with three outstanding soloists of the younger generation – Julian Rachlin, Evgeny Kissin and Vadim Repin. The concert took place in the spectacular Hangar 11 at the harbor in Tel Aviv. Zubin Mehta conducted a spectacular programme of Saint-Saëns, Bach, Chopin, Chausson and Beethoven. The film ‘Coming Home’ by János Darvas portrays the orchestra and tells of its moving history, which is both a reflection of the history of Israel and the fate of the Jews in the 20th Century. With texts from memoirs, with material from radio interviews, home movies and photos from the orchestra’s archives, as well as from private collections, the film will not only tells the story of the orchestra, but draws parallels to the fates of many individuals. Historical footage brings the 75-year history of the orchestra to life in concerts with Arturo Toscanini, Arthur Rubinstein, Leonard Bernstein, Isaac Stern, Zubin Mehta, Daniel Barenboim and Itzhak Perlman. Interviews with orchestra members from the early years weave through talks with musicians that joined later, and with current orchestra members. Moreover, Zubin Mehta, Daniel Barenboim, Itzhak Perlman and Pinkas Zukerman have their say. We also get the opportunity to watch the Israel Philharmonic in rehearsals, concerts and tours. Part of the EuroArts Israel Philharmonic Anniversary Campaign with two more must have releases: - 75 years anniversary concert & documentary “Coming Home” (Cat. No. DVD 2059098 + Cat. No. BD 2059094) - Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Anniversary Edition - 5 DVDs Box Set incl. Classic Archive: Arthur Rubinstein plays Chopin (Cat. No. 3079638), Israel Philharmonic Orchestra: 70th-Anniversary Concert (Cat. No. 2055878), Bernstein conducts Brahms (Cat. No. 2072048) + New Israel Philharmonic Orchestra: 60th-Anniversary, Concert, 1996 & Joint Concert, 1990. Picture format: 1080i Full HD - 16:9 Sound formats: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1 Region code: 0 Subtitles: English Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 148 mins (95 mins Concert + 53 mins Documentary) | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Wagner’s Dream
This unique film takes us deep into the artistic and musical challenges of staging Wagner’s epic Ring cycle, as a spectacular and groundbreaking new production is created for The Metropolitan Opera, New York. The stakes could not be higher as one of the theater's finest stage directors teams up with one of the world's leading opera companies to tackle opera's most monumental challenge. Robert Lepage’s visionary production – the most ambitious in the history of The Met - features a colossal set weighing 90,000-pounds (“The Machine”), designed to meet Wagner’s extraordinary theatrical demands. An outstanding cast of opera stars including Bryn Terfel and Deborah Voigt are joined by newcomer Jay Hunter Morris, who dramatically steps into the hugely demanding role of the hero Siegfried just days before the production’s world premiere. An intimate look at the challenges of live opera and the risks that must be taken, the film chronicles the creativity and unflagging determination behind this daring attempt to realize Wagner’s dream of a perfect Ring. | | | DG - 0734851 (Blu-ray) Normally: $26.25 Special: $19.68 |
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| |  | Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner PhilharmonikerDocumentary and 40th Anniversary Concert
Klengel Hymnus Françaix Aubade Piazzolla Suite del Ángel, Fuga y misterio Bourtayre/Vandair Fleur de Paris Fauré Pavane op. 50 (Andante molto moderato) Scotto Sous les ponts de Paris Legrand Une femme est une femme Hupfeld As time goes by Debussy L’âme évaporée, Les cloches Ravel Vocalise-Étude en forme de Habanéra Morricone The Man with the harmonica Tizol / Ellington Caravan Piaf La vie en rose Kaiser-Lindemann Bossa-Nova for 12 Monk Round midnight The Beatles Yesterday
Concert recorded live at the Philharmonie Berlin, May 9, 2012 They are unique and they are known all over the world: the “12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker”. In each of their concerts you can marvel at their mastery, the broad spectrum of their repertoire and the stunning tonal variety and diversity of sound produced by the individual musicians on their instruments. At the occasion of their 40th anniversary they presented the highlights of their program welcomed by an enthusiastic audience at the Berliner Philharmonie. They were supported by the top-class guests stars Annette Dasch (soprano) and Till Broenner (trumpet). With this present Anniversary Edition you can not only experience this excellent concert but also the history of this fascinating group of musicians in a stunning documentation. Special Packaging in a luxury slipcase. Documentary The 12 Cellists by Enrique Sánchez Lansch Picture format BD: 1080i Full HD 16:9 Sound formats: PCM Stereo, DTS HD 5.1 Region code: all Subtitles: German, English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Booklet notes: English, German Running time: 164 mins; (Concert 105 mins. Documentary 59 mins.) | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Die ThomanerA Year in the Life of the St. Thomas Boys Choir Leipzig
A Film by Paul Smaczny & Günter Atteln. Founded in 1212 the St. Thomas Choir Leipzig is one of the most famous and prestigious boys' choirs in the world. This documentary accompanies “Die Thomaner”, aged between 9 and 18 years old, over a period of one year. Their unique world, from motets to boarding school and the football pitch, is distinguished by success, pressure to perform, doubt, pride, homesickness, and friendship. The film charts the breadth of the boys' experience from the classroom to traveling on tour to South America. BONUS Two tracks from Johann Sebastian Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” performed by the choir for which it was written - St. Thomas Boys Choir - in St. Thomas Church, Leipzig, where the composer worked and is buried. Nr. 1 Chor: »Kommt, ihr Töchter, helft mir klagen« Nr. 39 Arie (Alt): »Erbarme dich« Picture Format Blu-ray: NTSC 16:9, FULL HD Sound Formats Blu-ray: DTS HD MASTER AUDIO, PCM Stereo Region Code: 0 (worldwide) Running Time: 113:35 min Running Time Bonus: approx. 14 min Disc Format: BD50 Language: spoken in German Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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