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Martina Serafin, Marika Lichter, Helmut Berger-Tuna, Marc Clear & Sebastian Reinthaller Symphony Orchestra Burgenland, Chorus of Seefestspiele Morbisch & Ballet of Seefestspiele Morbisch, Rudolf Bibl “If the warmth of an evening in the Burgenland doesn't fully come across, the DVD sill does a tremendous job of conveying the charm of this particular operetta, and the atmosphere of a central European operetta festival.” Gramophone Magazine, July 2006 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Una Serata con Carla Fracci
1973 RAI documentary about La Scala' prima ballerina Carla Fracci with Amodeo Amodio, Paolo Bortoluzzi, Jacqueline De Min, Giuseppe di Stefano, Alice & Ellen Kessler, James Urbain and Franca Valeri. Carla Fracci performs excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty (Tchaikovsky), Cancan (Offenbach), Romeo et Juliette (Prokofiev). Subtitled in English, French, Spanish & Japanese. Color, 57 min. Playable in all regions. | | | Usually despatched in 8 - 10 working days. |
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| |  | Karel Ancerl - My CountryRare concert footage & Documentary
In the year of the centenary of the birth of Karel Ancerl, one of the most distinguished conductors of the 20th century, this DVD is an invaluable and authentic document of magnificent artistic achievement and a turbulent life. The recording of the opening concert of Prague Spring 1968 captures Ancerl’s performance of Smetana’s My Country with the Czech Philharmonic which – over the 18 years he was at the helm – he managed to transform into one of the world’s finest symphony orchestras. Ancerl’s “harvest” of the fruit of many years of diligent work was in fact also the beginning of his leave-taking from his orchestra, as well as his homeland itself. At the time of the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia in August 1968 the conductor found himself in Toronto. Save for a single guest appearance in Prague in 1969, he was never to return to his country. The second filmed concert shows Ancerl in action in 1966 with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and the outstanding Polish violinist Henryk Szeryng performing Beethoven’s violin concerto. The 1968 documentary is a unique encounter with Karel Ancerl. This compact picture of his true personality is supplemented by a comprehensive booklet containing a plethora of fascinating and not generally known biographical information. “Who is Karel Ancerl? Only his music-making can give us the answer. Urbane, modern, uncomplicated and entirely self-possessed, Karel Ancerl makes an unsatisfactorily self-effacing interviewee for the same reasons that his recordings still compel attention.” Gramophone Magazine, July 2009 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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The amazing Bolshoi interpretation of Theophile Gautier’s piece created in 1841 at the Opéra de Paris : Giselle. One of the great moments of Dance history that saw the main themes of Romanticism expressed. A love pastoral care that ends tragically, a fantastic world of unearthly creatures and redemption thanks to the power of love. Giselle is the dream of a poet who gets deliberately lost in a dream world… A young countryside girl seduced by a Lord, reaches the height of tragedy before falling into a supernatural epilogue. This ballet is a masterpiece of romantic ballets in which movement traduces the soul’s language. In order to write Giselle, Théophile Gautier required the help of Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges. The choregraphy was insured by Jean Coralli : first ballet director of the Opéra de Paris. Jules Perrot who was in love with the main interpret contributed to the project more than he was expected to. This reunion of talents made this romantic ballet masterpiece exist. Movement became the soul’s language. The popular Bolshoi Ballet series continues, bringing ballet lovers some of the finest performances by the worlds most acknowledged dance company. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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G. Komleva, (Cindirella), M. Daoukaev (Prince), L. Galinskaia (Furious) & M. Koullik (Grimacing) Marinskii Theatre & Bolshoi Ballet, V. Okountsov (director) The famous story of Perrault becomes a wonderful ballet thanks to the genius of Serguei Prokofiev. This DVD offers this major piece interpreted by The Marinsky Theatre in a mind-blowing direction. An abundance of characters and mythical scenes (poetic duet with the Prince, remarkable adagios, languourous waltzs…). A succession of very famous scenes among which, the presentation of the slipper to Cinderella who is either dreamy or nervous but always pure. A moment of grace and emotion lived through the magic of Dance. The popular Bolshoi Ballet series continues, bringing ballet lovers some of the finest performances by the worlds most acknowledged dance company. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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Miriam Meyer (soprano), James Taylor (tenor), Ralf Lukas (baritone) Orchestra of the KlangVerwaltung, Enoch zu Guttenberg | | | This item is currently out of stock at the UK distributor. You may order it now but please be aware that it may be six weeks or more before it can be despatched. |
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This production from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden was filmed in 1982, and is currently the only Royal Ballet version of Swan Lake available on DVD. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Concert For Peace
Coro Cappella Giulia & Symphony Orchestra of the Pasqua Festival, Pablo Colino A truly international event, this ‘Concert for Peace’ was given before an invited audience of world
leaders and churchmen including Mikhail Gorbachov and the cardinals of the Roman Catholic
Church. Filmed in the Basilica Ara Coeli in Rome it features many choral favorites, | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Dario Balzanelli, Maria Dragoni, Luca Canonici, Katja Lytting & Paolo Pecchioli Mediterranean Philharmonic Orchestra & Vocal Ensemble Napoli, Alberto Veronesi This concert performance of Pappalardo’s “Petros Eni” was given to commemorate the 500th
anniversary of the building of St Peter’s Church Rome. Accompanying the glorious music are
stunning visuals of St Peters Basilica, filmed in High Definition. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Open Air Opera Festival Bregenzer Festspiele
Summer 2007Production: Philipp Himmelmann / Stage Setting: Johannes Leiacker
The Bregenz Festival is a critically acclaimed highlight of the opera summer. The ‘Opera on the Floating Stage’ entrances thousands every year. A short extract from this film will appear in the forthcoming James Bond Film Quantum of Solace. This spellbinding production stars Nadja Michael, Zoran Todorovic and Gidon Saks, with Ulf Schirmer at the helm of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. “Nadja Michael….sings with glittering, cool, unvaried assurance and looks stunning” Evening Standard on her recent performance as Salome at ROH. “…there are… many interesting features of this performance, the most impressive of which is Scarpia as played by Gidon Saks. This is the most disgusting and convincing portrayal I have ever seen on stage. …Nadja Michael's Tosca is elegant if squally, and Zoran Todorovich is a convincing actor, though he sings in an almost unremitting forte...” BBC Music Magazine, February 2009 **** “The singing of the main characters is impressive. Nadja Michael's Vissi d'arte and Zoran Todorovich's E lucevan le stelle do not disappoint, and Scarpia's performance exudes sheer villainy. The chorus and orchestra, directed by Ulf Schirmer, are strongly supportive.” Penguin Guide, 2010 edition */** | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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