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Don Quixote
(1973) [G]

A film adaptation of the Ludwig Minkus ballet, completely re-orchestrated and with additional music by John Lanchbery.  More

Trial By Jury (Gilbert & Sullivan)
(1982) [G]

1982 George Walker production for television of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta starring Frankie Howerd as the Learned Judge and Kate Flowers as the Plaintiff.  More

In The Shadow Of The Stars
(1991) [G]

This delightful documentary goes behind the scenes of the prestigious San Francisco Opera to look at the lives of choristers, the backbone of every opera company. "In the Shadow of the Stars" comprises interviews with eleven singers, as well as footage of opera performances and backstage...  More

Tales Of Beatrix Potter
(1971) [G]

Dancers from The Royal Ballet perform in this magical fusion of staged ballet and footage from the breathtaking English countryside. Such Beatrix Potter characters as Jeremy Fisher, Squirrel Nutkin, Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck are brought to life with the choreography of Sir Frederick...  More

From Mao To Mozart
(1981) [G]

Isaac Stern's cultural tour of China is seen, with the master violinist performing and mentoring young Chinese musicians. He visits rehearsals of the Peking Opera, meeting with their musicians who use traditional Chinese instruments, and also visits a sports academy and other venues. The...  More

Illusions ... Ute Lemper
(1992) [G]

Ute Lemper adds 'Illusions' to her long list of diverse musical credits. Devoted to the songs of Marlene Dietrich and Édith Piaf.  More

Verdi-La Traviata
(1983) [G]

This famous performance of Verdi's romantic tragedy captures one of the most sensational debuts in operatic history. Singing violetta for the first time was the young Romanian soprano, Angela Gheorghiu, whose remarkable interpretation reached the front pages of the world's press.  More

Pavlova
(1984) [G]

This biographical film is made especially for ballet aficionados. Focusing on the short life of the remarkable Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova (1882?-1931), it features several dance sequences and provides a backdrop of the historical events in the Soviet Union and Europe during her life. Pavlova...  More

The Art Of Conducting
(1995) [G]

A unique program featuring sixteen of the great conductors of this century in rehearsal and performance. Features: Julius Baker John Barbirolli Hugh Bean Thomas Beecham Leonard Bernstein Fritz Busch Wilhelm Furtwängler Jascha Heifetz Otto...  More

Vanya On 42nd Street
(1994) [G]

An uninterrupted rehearsal of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" played out by a company of actors. The setting is their run down theater with an unusable stage and crumbling ceiling. The play is shown act by act with the briefest of breaks to move props or for refreshments. The lack of costumes, real props...  More