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Americans in Pyongyang: The New York Philharmonic's trip to North Korea
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directed by Ayelet Heller; produced by Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015; performed by New York Philharmonic, in The Pyongyang Concert (EuroArts, 2008), 53 mins
This documentary features performances by New York Philharmonic.
directed by Ayelet Heller; produced by Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015; performed by New York Philharmonic, in The Pyongyang Concert (EuroArts, 2008), 53 mins
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Ashkenazy Observed: Episodes From the Life of a Wandeirng Musician
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-, in Ashkenazy Observed: Episodes From the Life of a Wandering Musician (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1987), 1 hour 5 mins
This documentary directed by Christopher Nupen is about Vladimir Ashkenazy.
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-, in Ashkenazy Observed: Episodes From the Life of a Wandering Musician (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1987), 1 hour 5 mins
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The Colón Ring: Wagner in Buenos Aires
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directed by Hans Christoph von Bock, fl. 1988; produced by Bernhard Fleischer, 1971-, Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images and Deutsche Welle; performed by Orchestra of Teatro Colón, in The Colón Ring - Wagner in Buenos Aires (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2012), 1 hour 35 mins
To honor Richard Wagner's 200th birthday, Latin America's famous opera house in Buenos Aires hosts a one-of-a-kind project: Performing Wagner's powerful music drama "The Ring of the Nibelung" on stage in a single day. The documentary film "Der Colón Ring - Wagner in Buenos Aires" (The Colón Ring - Wagner in Buen...
directed by Hans Christoph von Bock, fl. 1988; produced by Bernhard Fleischer, 1971-, Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images and Deutsche Welle; performed by Orchestra of Teatro Colón, in The Colón Ring - Wagner in Buenos Aires (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2012), 1 hour 35 mins
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Everything is a Present: The Wonder and the Grace of Alice Sommer Herz
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Alice Herz-Sommer, 1903-2014, in Everything Is a Present: Alice Sommer Herz (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 2009), 53 mins
Alice Sommer Herz is thought of with affection by hundreds of thousands of people in the world as both a sage and a saint. Her wisdom is evident in almost everything that she says. Her saintliness is seen in her almost unique tolerance and her compassion. She has the true gift of forgiveness. At 106, she is the se...
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Alice Herz-Sommer, 1903-2014, in Everything Is a Present: Alice Sommer Herz (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 2009), 53 mins
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From War To Peace: The World Orchestra for Peace
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directed by Charles Kaye, fl. 1977; conducted by Valery Gergiev, 1953-; produced by Thomas Hieber, fl. 2001, British Broadcasting Corporation, Westdeutscher Rundfunk and Unitel Classica, in From War To Peace: The World Orchestra for Peace (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2014), 56 mins
This documentary celebrates 20 years of the World Orchestra for Peace (1995-2015), with excerpts from the 2014 UNESCO Concert for Peace at the BBC Proms, with works by Gustav Mahler, Richard Strauss and Roxanna Panufnik, conducted by Valery Gergiev. Also featured are a rare archive of Georg Solti with Richard Stra...
directed by Charles Kaye, fl. 1977; conducted by Valery Gergiev, 1953-; produced by Thomas Hieber, fl. 2001, British Broadcasting Corporation, Westdeutscher Rundfunk and Unitel Classica, in From War To Peace: The World Orchestra for Peace (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2014), 56 mins
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George London: Between Gods and Demons
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directed by Marita Stocker, fl. 2010-2017; produced by Oliver Becker, fl. 2002; performed by Hilde Zadek, Neil Shicoff, Catherine Malfitano, 1948-, Deborah Polaski, Waldemar Kmentt and George London, 1920-1985, in George London: Between Gods and Demons (Germany: ArtHaus Musik, 2011), 2 hours 34 mins
George London was one of the most impressive bass-baritones of the postwar era. He sang on the side of Maria Callas, Renata Tebaldi and Nicolai Gedda, to name only a few, and captured the audience’s hearts with his distinctive voice and his charismatic stage presence. Way too early he had to stop his singing car...
directed by Marita Stocker, fl. 2010-2017; produced by Oliver Becker, fl. 2002; performed by Hilde Zadek, Neil Shicoff, Catherine Malfitano, 1948-, Deborah Polaski, Waldemar Kmentt and George London, 1920-1985, in George London: Between Gods and Demons (Germany: ArtHaus Musik, 2011), 2 hours 34 mins
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Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist (I know I played every note)
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; conducted by Carl Pini; produced by Westdeutscher Rundfunk Studios, Südwestrundfunk (SWR) and Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Itzhak Perlman, 1945-, Philharmonia Orchestra, in Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist (I know I played every note) (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1978), 59 mins
A true Christopher Nupen combination of portrait and performance films, this DVD focuses on the great violinist and international star Itzhak Perlman. It is a compelling look at the formative years of one of the most extraordinary musical careers of our time and the triumph of character, talent and tenacity over s...
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; conducted by Carl Pini; produced by Westdeutscher Rundfunk Studios, Südwestrundfunk (SWR) and Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Itzhak Perlman, 1945-, Philharmonia Orchestra, in Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist (I know I played every note) (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1978), 59 mins
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Karim's Journey
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro; performed by Karim Said, fl. 2007, in Karim's Journey (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 2009), 59 mins
The film traces the development of an exceptional musical talent from childhood to the beginnings of maturity. Our subject is Karim Said, whom we followed from the age of 11 to the age of 18 in six different countries. Karim Said was born in Amman where he studied percussion with his father and the piano with Agne...
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro; performed by Karim Said, fl. 2007, in Karim's Journey (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 2009), 59 mins
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Klassik und Kalter Krieg
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directed by Thomas Zintl, fl. 1998, in Classical Music and Cold War (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2009), 53 mins
'In my opinion, comrades, we really should end the monotony of this Yeah, Yeah, Yeah or whatever they call it' (SED General Secretary Walter Ulbricht about pop music). As classical music was considered politically harmless in the former GDR, its education was highly encouraged. The regime quickly discovered its gr...
directed by Thomas Zintl, fl. 1998, in Classical Music and Cold War (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2009), 53 mins
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Lecture and Q & A with Thomas Hampson
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produced by National Association of Teachers of Singing; performed by Thomas Hampson, 1955- (Jacksonville, FL: National Association of Teachers of Singing, 2014), 1 hour 36 mins
In the lecture and question-and-answer session, renowned baritone Thomas Hampson addresses questions from his audience following his 2014 master class at the annual conference of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Hampson enjoys a singular international career as an opera singer, recording artist, an...
produced by National Association of Teachers of Singing; performed by Thomas Hampson, 1955- (Jacksonville, FL: National Association of Teachers of Singing, 2014), 1 hour 36 mins
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