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Festival Of Music, Vol. 1 (1956)

Charles Laughton hosts this memorable episode from the arts anthology TV series "Producer's Showcase" which boasts an all-star roster of classical musicians and singers in concert. Performers include Leonard Warren ("Prologue" from "Pagliacci"), Isaac Stern (Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor), Marian Anderson with a gospel medley, Rise Stevens ("Card Song" from "Carmen"), Artur Rubinstein (Chopin's Polonaise in C Minor), and many more. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
SKU: D72942
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Cast:
Marian Anderson, Charles Laughton, Artur Rubinstein, Isaac Stern, Rise Stevens, Leonard Warren
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The Art Of Lili Kraus

These 1961-1962 classical performances collected from the archives of Radio-Canada, Montreal show Hungarian pianist Lili Kraus at her finest, as the renowned Klaus plays works by Bach, Mozart, Schubert, and more. 50 min. Soundtrack: English.
$29.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Rated:
NR
Color:
Black & White
SKU:
D87115
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Zara Nelsova: Grande Dame Of The Cello

Canadian-born cellist Zara Nelsova appears in selected 1955-1962 recitals from the archives of Radio-Canada, confirming her reputation as the "Grande Dame of the Cello" by essaying works including Beethoven's Sonata in A major, Martinu's Second Sonata for Cello and Piano, and more. John Newmark accompanies Nelsova on the piano, while Grant Johannesen plays piano as she performs the third movement of Chopin's Cello Sonata. 70 min. Soundtrack: English.
$29.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Rated:
NR
Color:
Black & White / Color
SKU:
D87128
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Byron Janis

American pianist Byron Janis appears in these rare classical performances from 1960s French television. First, Janis performs Prokofiev's Concerto No. 3 in C major, accompanied by the RTF National Orchestra. The ORTF Philharmonic teams with Janis to perform Rachmaninov's "Rhapsody of a Theme of Paganini," conducted by Louis de Froment. Standard; Soundtrack: English; bonus footage.
$19.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Cast:
Louis de Froment, Byron Janis
SKU:
D91450
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Paul Tortelier

Compiled from rare archival footage from the 1960s, these remarkable classical concerts feature performances by French cellist Paul Tortelier. Pianist Sergio Lorenzi accompanies Tortelier for Beethoven's Sonata No. 3; Tortelier's family joins him at Britain's Norwich Festival to perform pieces by Bach, Ravel, and Handel. Standard; Soundtrack: English; bonus footage.
$24.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Cast:
Sergio Lorenzi, Paul Tortelier
SKU:
D91451
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The Art Of Igor Markevitch

A conductor's art is on display in this retrospective of the legendary Markevitch, who leads the Orchestre de Radio-Canada as they perform works by Beethoven and Brahms. Three Mozart arias feature soprano Irmgard Seefried; Brahms' Alto Rhapsody features contralto Maureen Forrester. These 1955-1957 programs are from the television archives of Radio-Canada. 120 min.
$34.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Color:
Black & White
SKU:
D85295
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Festival Of Music, Vol. 1 (1956)

Charles Laughton hosts this memorable episode from the arts anthology TV series "Producer's Showcase" which boasts an all-star roster of classical musicians and singers in concert. Performers include Leonard Warren ("Prologue" from "Pagliacci"), Isaac Stern (Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor), Marian Anderson with a gospel medley, Rise Stevens ("Card Song" from "Carmen"), Artur Rubinstein (Chopin's Polonaise in C Minor), and many more. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
$39.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Color:
Black & White
Cast:
Marian Anderson, Charles Laughton, Artur Rubinstein, Isaac Stern, Rise Stevens, Leonard Warren
SKU:
D72942
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Festival Of Music, Vol. 2 (1956)

This second TV concert event features such notable artists as opera stars Victoria De Los Angeles, Barry Morrell and Arthur Newman in the opening scene of Verdi's "La Traviata"; Marian Anderson singing "Heav'n, Heav'n" and "Roll Jord'n Roll"; guitarist Andres Segovia performing works by Bach and Torroba; Alfred Wallenstein conducting the Symphony of the Air Orchestra; and others. Jose Ferrer hosts. 89 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
$39.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Color:
Black & White
Cast:
Marian Anderson, Victoria de los Angeles, Jose Ferrer, Barry Morrell, Arthur Newman, Andres Segovia, Alfred Wallenstein
SKU:
D72943
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Jean-Pierre Rampal

Flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal is featured performing a compelling assortment of classical favorites in these concert programs from 1958 and 1964. Rampal plays Handel's Sonata for Flute and Basso Continuo in F Major, Debussy's "The Little Shepherd," Bach's Suite in C Minor, Mozart's Sonata for Flute and Harpsichord in B-Flat Major, as well as pieces by Couperin, Ibert, Jolivet, Ravel, and Vivaldi. 98 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
$24.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
SKU:
D98912
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Boston Symphony Orchestra: Historic Telecasts: Sir John Barbirolli (1959)

A rare glimpse of Barbirolli's work with the BSO, this 1959 telecast is the only record known to be available. Included: Brahms' Symphony No. 2, Walton's Partita for Orchestra, Delius' "The Walk to the Paradise Garden," as well as the conductor's personal arrangement, "An Elizabethan Suite," taken from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book. 94 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English mono, stereo.
$29.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Rated:
NR
Color:
Black & White
Format:
Close Captioned
SKU:
D85360
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Boston Symphony Orchestra: Historic Telecasts: Pierre Monteux (1959)

A rare glimpse of the French conductor is presented in this 1959 telecast, the only known recording of his performances with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Monteux conducts Brahms, Hindemith, and Stravinsky; he is reunited with the Stravinsky piece "Petrouchka," having been the conductor at the 1911 world premiere of the ballet in Paris. 82 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono.
$29.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Rated:
NR
Color:
Black & White
SKU:
D85411
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Boston Symphony Orchestra: Historic Telecasts: Charles Munch (1962)

Conductor Charles Munch thrills a classical audience in this 1962 telecast, leading the Boston Symphony Orchestra in performances of the Berlioz "Symphonie Fantastique," as well as Debussy's "La Mer" and Ravel's "Daphnis et Chloe Suite No. 2." 80 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono.
$29.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Rated:
NR
Color:
Black & White
SKU:
D85410
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