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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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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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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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Nathan Milstein: Master of Invention (Some memories of a quiet magician), Part 2
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Nathan Milstein, 1904-1992, in Nathan Milstein: Master of Invention (Some memories of a quiet magician), Part 2 (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1993), 1 hour
This is a film in two parts with one of the finest performing musicians of the 20th century, an artist whose career spanned 73 years and who won the admiration and respect of virtually every international musician of his time and the genuine affection of most of them. Why master of invention? Because Nathan Mirono...
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Nathan Milstein, 1904-1992, in Nathan Milstein: Master of Invention (Some memories of a quiet magician), Part 2 (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1993), 1 hour
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Pavarotti: A Voice for the Ages
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directed by John Walker, 1956-; produced by John Walker, 1956-, Decca Records and Thirteen Productions; performed by Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007, in Pavarotti: A Voice for the Ages (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2013), 59 mins
This program celebrates the 50th anniversary since the launch of the international phenomenon. In 1963 he debuted in Amsterdam, Vienna, Zurich and finally London where he substituted for the ailing Giuseppe di Stefano as Rodolfo in La Bohème. Today it is still his powerful sound with its natural grace and brillia...
directed by John Walker, 1956-; produced by John Walker, 1956-, Decca Records and Thirteen Productions; performed by Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007, in Pavarotti: A Voice for the Ages (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2013), 59 mins
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Sing China!
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directed by Freida Lee Mock, fl. 1967-2013; composed by Carl Orff, 1895-1982; produced by Freida Lee Mock, fl. 1967-2013, American Film Foundation and Sanders and Mock Productions; performed by Los Angeles Children's Chorus (Santa Monica, CA: American Film Foundation, 2009), 1 hour 12 mins
Sing China!, a sequel to the Oscar-nomiated film Sing!, tells the moving often funny story of how children can be a force in diplomacy as they build bridges between China and the United States through the power of music.
directed by Freida Lee Mock, fl. 1967-2013; composed by Carl Orff, 1895-1982; produced by Freida Lee Mock, fl. 1967-2013, American Film Foundation and Sanders and Mock Productions; performed by Los Angeles Children's Chorus (Santa Monica, CA: American Film Foundation, 2009), 1 hour 12 mins
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Ustad Asad Ali Khan: A Portrait
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directed by Renuka George, fl. 2010; produced by Renuka George, fl. 2010; performed by Ustad Asad Ali Khan, in Ustad Asad Ali Khan, A Portrait (Paris, Ile-de-France: Windrose (Film distributor), 2010), 53 mins
Ustad Asad Ali Khan was the biggest Master of Rudra veena, instrument of the Northern Indian classical music. Its practicemight disappear after his death on the 14th of June 2011. This musician was the last one to have dedicated his life to this instrument. In this portrait, the artist makes us discover his musica...
directed by Renuka George, fl. 2010; produced by Renuka George, fl. 2010; performed by Ustad Asad Ali Khan, in Ustad Asad Ali Khan, A Portrait (Paris, Ile-de-France: Windrose (Film distributor), 2010), 53 mins
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We Want the Light
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Cologne Cathedral Children's Choir, Chorus of the Cologne Opera and Gürzenich Orchestra, Cologne, in We Want the Light (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 2003), 1 hour
A television film by Christopher Nupen and his Allegro Films team which investigates the fruitful but complex relationship between the Jews and German music. The title, We Want the Light!, is taken from a poem by a 12-year-old girl, Eva Pickova, written in the Theresienstadt concentration camp. Her words also pr...
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Cologne Cathedral Children's Choir, Chorus of the Cologne Opera and Gürzenich Orchestra, Cologne, in We Want the Light (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 2003), 1 hour
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