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Debussy's recently discovered Première suite gives a rare insight into the mind of a young composer on the cusp of innovation. It is a work filled with romantic and Eastern influences, and glimpses of the unexpected harmonies that came to define Debussy's output. Pairing the suite with works by some of the composers who influenced the young Debussy, including Édouard Lalo's Cello concerto performed by Edgar Moreau, François-Xavier Roth's programme...
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"Mabel, an awkward and shy teenager, fantasizes romance and adventure after meeting Frederic, a debonair young man dressed as a pirate at an exhibit in the amusement park. Her fantasy is the story of a group of pirates who can't seem to make piracy pay and who fall in love with the ten daughters of a major general".
Series
Criterion collection volume 317
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English
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A lavish screen adaptation of Jacques Offenbach's phantasmal opera. Included are performances form some of the greatest ballet dancers and opera singers ever to grace the stage or screen.
Series
Bel canto volume 1
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English
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The great tenors of the 78 era are introduced and analyzed artistically and historically. Includes interviews with the tenors' family and friends, as well as discussions with contemporary singers and teachers. Contains actual recordings of the various artists.
18) Live in Tuscany
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English
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Dutch violinist Andre Rieu celebrates the beauty of Tuscany with a live concert recorded at the Plaza de Republica in Cortona, Italy, performing some of the world's most beloved waltzes with the backup of his orchestra, chorus, and soloists.
19) Opera hits
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Italiano
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A superb compilation of opera's best-loved performances by Domingo, Carreras, Vickers, and more.