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Van Cliburn: Concert Pianist (1995)

A vivid portrait of piano virtuoso Van Cliburn, featuring insights from Leontyne Price, Marilyn Horne, Leonard Slatkin and others. Narrated by Dan Rather, this documentary traces the rise of the pianist from his debut in the 1950s to his continued prominence in the classical music field. 46 min. Soundtrack: English; bonus CD.
SKU: D71162
$17.99
Was $19.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Color:
Color
Cast:
Van Cliburn, Marilyn Horne, Leontyne Price, Dan Rather

Schubert: Symphony No. 9/Mass In E Flat (1973)

Conductor Karl Bohm leads the Wiener Philharmoniker in 1973 for a riveting performance of Franz Schubert's Symphony No. 9 in D major, followed by a stirring 1976 rendition of the composer's Mass No. 6 in E flat major, featuring tenors Peter Schreier and Werner Krenn, and bass Walter Berry. 112 min. total. Standard; Soundtracks: DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, PCM stereo; Subtitles: English, French, German, Latin.
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Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Color:
Color
Cast:
Walter Berry, Karl Bohm, Werner Krenn, Peter Schreier
SKU:
D92829

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf: A Viennese Evening (1963)

Soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf breathes new life into arias from Strauss' "Wiener Blut," "Der Openball" by Heuberger, "The Merry Widow," and more, in this rare televised performance from the archives of Radio-Canada. Willi Boskovsky conducts the orchestra for these stunning performances. 49 min. Standard; Soundtrack: French and German Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, German, Italian. In French and German with English subtitles.
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Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Color:
Black & White
Format:
Close Captioned
Cast:
Willi Boskovsky, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
SKU:
D46769

Ruth Slenczynska: Tribute To Rachmaninoff (1963)

American pianist Ruth Slenczynska pays tribute to Sergei Rachmaninoff in this sumptuous recital of classical music. Focusing on the Russian composer's brilliant Preludes, Slenczynska performs Prelude in C Major, Op. 32, No. 1; Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 5; Prelude in B-flat Major, Op. 23, No. 2; and others. 56 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Dolby Digital mono; interview.
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Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Color:
Black & White / Color
Cast:
Ruth Slenczynska
SKU:
D46774

Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli

The acclaimed Italian pianist appears in remarkable classical concerts recorded in 1965 and 1978. Michelangeli plays Scarlatti's Sonata in C Minor and Sonata in C Major, Chopin's Mazurka in G Minor and Mazurka in B Minor, and Debussy's "Images, Book 1" and "Preludes, Book 1." 69 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
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Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
SKU:
D98915

Van Cliburn: A Portrait (1966)

This vintage "Bell Telephone Hour" program offers a rare glimpse of the great pianist on and off the stage. Cliburn is seen performing Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1; making a recording of Chopin's B Minor Sonata; talking to students; and looking back on his own musical training. 67 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
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Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Rated:
NR
Color:
Color
Cast:
Van Cliburn
SKU:
D73679

Van Cliburn: Concert Pianist (1995)

A vivid portrait of piano virtuoso Van Cliburn, featuring insights from Leontyne Price, Marilyn Horne, Leonard Slatkin and others. Narrated by Dan Rather, this documentary traces the rise of the pianist from his debut in the 1950s to his continued prominence in the classical music field. 46 min. Soundtrack: English; bonus CD.
Add To Order $17.99 Was $19.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Color:
Color
Cast:
Van Cliburn, Marilyn Horne, Leontyne Price, Dan Rather
SKU:
D71162

George Szell And The Cleveland Orchestra: One Man's Triumph (1966)

This 1966 entry in the "Bell Telephone Hour" series profiles Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra and showcases the conductor rehearsing works by Beethoven, Brahms and Berg, as well as coaching apprentice conductors like a young James Levine. 55 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
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Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Color:
Color
SKU:
D85199

Charles Munch Conducts Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique (1963)/Marilyn Horne: Les Nuits D'Ete (1966)

First, a rare find, originally broadcast on Canadian TV, features conductor Munch leading the Orchestre Symphonique de Radio-Canada in a tremendous version of Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique. Then, in a live Canadian TV appearance, renowned classical singer Horne is joined by conductor Pierre Hetu and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Berlioz's song cycle. 82 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono.
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Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Color:
Black & White
Format:
Double Feature
SKU:
D85202

Charles Munch

French conductor Charles Munch guides these two delightful classical performances recorded in 1966 and 1968. Munch leads his ensembles in performances of Brahms' Symphony No. 1 in C Minor and Ravel's "Daphis and Chloe, Suite for Orchestra No. 2." 70 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; bonus footage.
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Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
SKU:
D98916

Edith Piaf: A Passionate Life (1967)

Rare performance clips, interviews and news footage help tell the story of the beloved French chanteuse, known as "the Little Sparrow," whose private life was as tragic and emotional as her music. "La Vie En Rose," "A Quoi Ca Ser L'Amour," "Milord," and "Mon Dieu" are among the songs featured. 50 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English, French; bonus audio tracks.
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Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Color:
Black & White / Color
SKU:
D72165

Vaclav Neumann In Rehearsal (1968)

How vital is a conductor to the quality of orchestral performance? Get a fascinating glimpse of how an ensemble responds to an enthusiastic leader in this program featuring acclaimed Czech conductor Vaclav Neumann. From start to finish, watch Neumann prepare performances of Beethoven's Leonore Overture No. 3 and Smetana's "Bartered Bride" Overture. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French.
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Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
SKU:
D47685
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