C Major Entertainment presents, in both single-disc DVD and Blu-ray editions, the Best of Verdi Opera Choruses. During the course of the following ninety minutes, viewers will both see and hear the choir hits from an array of Verdi Operas, including Nabucco, La Traviata, Aida, Il Trovatore, and several others. Among the Verdi choruses to be heard sung by the Orchestra e Coro del Teatro Regio di Parma and the Orchestra e Coro del Teatro di San Carlo, among others, are Tre volte miagola la gatta in fregola Patria oppressa! from Macbeth, Vedi! Le fosche notturne spoglie from Il Trovatore, Noi siamo zingarelle ... Di Madride noi siam mattadori from La Traviata, Tutto nel mondo e burla from Falstaff, and more.
Hangover Square tells the story of a composer with a memory lapse problem who becomes obsessed with a singer. As he struggles to uncover the truth behind a series of murders, he must confront his own demons and unravel the mysteries of his past.
On May 5th, 2019, Alan Parson played a concert at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht, The Netherlands and the concerts was recorded. Alan Parsons wasn’t too much on tour in the past and there are certainly bands and artists with a tighter tour schedule. Therefor it was a good thing to record the Utrecht concert, which will now be made available for Alan Parsons fans through ‘The NeverEnding Show: Live in the Netherlands.
The Young Girls of Rochefort is a lively and whimsical musical comedy set in the charming seaside town of Rochefort, France. The story revolves around twin sisters Delphine and Solange, who dream of finding true love and happiness. As the town prepares for a carnival, the sisters encounter various romantic possibilities, mistaken identities, and unexpected reunions. With lively music, colorful dance numbers, and a touch of mystery, the film celebrates the joy and excitement of young love.
In 1800s Paris, a disfigured composer named Erik lives in the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House. Obsessed with a young soprano named Christine, he becomes the mysterious Phantom of the Opera, terrorizing the opera house. As Christine's career blossoms, she must choose between her love for the Phantom and her connection with a childhood friend.
A music teacher in New York City has a premonition of her lover's murder. When he is actually killed, she becomes the prime suspect. As the investigation unfolds, a complex web of deception, jealousy, and betrayal is revealed. The teacher, a cellist, must navigate the worlds of classical music, love triangles, and hidden motives to uncover the truth and prove her innocence.
He dazzled America for decades with his musical artistry. Now fans as well as those curious about this exciting entertainer’s unique appeal can relive the Liberace magic in his only starring film, Sincerely Yours. In a poignant story scripted by Irving Wallace, Liberace plays a concert pianist threatened by deafness. Plunged into despair, he finds escape from personal sorrow by secretly involving himself in the problems of strangers. Liberace touches the heart and delights the ear with sparkling renditions of 31 selections from Chopin to Chopsticks. Along the way he romances Joanne Dru and Dorothy Malone, trades barbs with old pro William Demarest and in a warmly humorous nightclub scene, pokes fun at his own image as the 1950s matinee idol of the little-old-lady set. From beginning to end, Sincerely Yours perfectly captures the charisma and sheer musicality of the legendary Mr. Showmanship.
Part of the 'Classic Archive series, this programme features full-length, complete musical performances coupled with encore material as well as rare bonus footage.
Lydia is a touching movie about a blind boy who reunites with his old flame and discovers the power of love and family relationships. The story is told in flashback as Lydia reflects on her past and the romantic rivalry she once faced. With beautiful ballroom dancing and a heartwarming concerto, Lydia is a must-watch for fans of love and drama.
A bruised and battered corpse in Shibuya, Tokyo has the attention of the local cops. A veteran detective is assigned to the case. The last utterance of the victim is one clue that detective Imanishi has to work on. Yet, the case becomes more tangled quickly. Elsewhere, a prodigy named Waga Eiryo is composing an orchestral piece. Remake of The Castle of Sand (1974).
Set in the backdrop of New York City, the movie explores the journey of a talented composer as he overcomes various obstacles to achieve success in the music industry. It portrays his relationships, musical achievements, and personal challenges.
A beautiful young concert pianist is torn between her attraction to her arrogant but brilliant maestro and her love for a farm boy she left back home.
In Vienna's Musikverein, Leonard Bernstein and the Vienna Philharmonic celebrates Ludwig Van Beethoven's 200th birthday with a joyful performance of his Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major. Maestro Bernstein conducts the orchestra from the keyboard in this historic concert.
In the remote house of a music student in the South of France, a series of murders occurs, seemingly connected to an unfinished music composition. As the investigation deepens, the young student discovers a doppelganger and uncovers a dark family secret.
In 1922, a would-be classical composer gets involved with people putting on a musical revue.
Known for his mournful "Adagio for Strings," Samuel Barber was never quite fashionable. This acclaimed film is a probing exploration of his music and melancholia. Performance, oral history, musicology, and biography combine to explore the life and music of one of America’s greatest composers. Features Thomas Hampson, Leonard Slatkin, Marin Alsop and many more of the world's leading experts on Barber's music, with tributes from composers Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Virgil Thomson and William Schuman. The film was broadcast on PBS, and screened at nine film festivals internationally, with three best-of awards. It was named a Recording of the Year 2017 by MusicWeb International.
Experience the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven in this captivating documentary. Follow the composer's journey as he crafts his iconic concertos and revolutionizes classical music.
In this documentary portrait prepared for the anniversary of Ludwig Van Beethoven's 200th birthday, Leonard Bernstein illustrates his analysis with excerpts from his performances of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major and the Ode to Joy from the Ninth Symphony.