popular music: performing (anniversary switzerland shakespeare)

popular music: performing

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The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall [Blu-ray]
Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess

Universal Studios, 2012

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera , Cameron Mackintosh produced a unique, spectacular staging of the musical on a scale which had never been seen before. Inspired by the original staging by Hal Prince and Gillian Lynne, this lavish, fully-staged production set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall features a cast and orchestra of over 200, plus ...

The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess

Universal Studios, 2012

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera , Cameron Mackintosh produced a unique, spectacular staging of the musical on a scale which had never been seen before. Inspired by the original staging by Hal Prince and Gillian Lynne, this lavish, fully-staged production set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall features a cast and orchestra of over 200, plus ...

Tchaikovsky: Concerto No. 1/Rachmaninoff: Concerto No. 2
Sergey Rachmaninov, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, ...

RCA, 1993

Van Cliburn, Tchaikovsky concerto No. 1 in flat minior ofp. 23 Rachmaninoff: concerto No2 in Minor, Op.18 Fritz Reiner/Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Il Volo: Il Volo Takes Flight - Live From the Detroit Opera House
Il Volo

Geffen Records, 2012

Il Volo Takes Flight - Live From the Detroit Opera House was filmed last year while the group was on their first North American concert tour and captures the genuine excitement of their live performance, the stunning crowd reaction and the many standing ovations the group has received in every city they have performed. The show includes Italian classics such as O Sole Mio and Un Amore Cosi Grande as well as a magnificent version of the classic ...

Fender Presents: Getting Started on Acoustic Guitar -- A Guide for Beginners
Keith Wyatt

Hal Leonard Corp, 2002

By far the most comprehensive DVD ever offered for the beginner guitarist---well over 3 hours long! Over 50 Interactive Lessons! Step-by-step lessons incorporating clear, easy-to-follow 3-D graphics and unique play-along tracks teach the viewer the essential chords, scales, and techniques used by acoustic guitar players in every popular style, including rock, blues and country. This DVD is separated into two major sections: 1)The First ...

The Last Waltz (Special Edition)
Robbie Robertson, Mavis Staples

MGM, 2002

It started as a concert. It became a celebration. Join an unparalleled lineup of rock superstars asthey celebrate The Band's historic 1976 farewell performance. Directed by Martin Scorsese (Raging Bull, Goodfellas), The Last Waltz is not only "the most beautiful rock film evermade" (New York Times) it's "one of the most important cultural events of the last two decades" (Rolling Stone)!

Whirled Tour
Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall

Warner Bros., 2012

You loved them on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and now Bill Engvall, Jeff Foxworthy and Larry The Cable Guy have reunited for an all-new comedy special. Filmed live in front of more than 11,000 fans at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Them Idiots Whirled Tour features the signature humor of three of the most successful comedians in history. From jury duty to family weddings; colonoscopies to the McRibTM, nothing is off limits in this all ...

Il Volo Takes Flight Live From the Detroit Opera House
Il Volo

Geffen Records, 2012

2012 live release from the teenage tenor trio. Il Volo Takes Flight - Live From the Detroit Opera House was filmed last year while the group was on their first North American concert tour and captures the genuine excitement of their live performance along with the stunning crowd reaction the group has received in every city they have performed. The project was produced by Grammy award winning producer Humberto Gatica (Michael Buble) and renowned ...

Paul Anka: Live in Switzerland [Blu-ray]
Paul Anka

C Major Entertainment, 2013

1957, at the tender age of 16, Paul Anka's debut hit single Diana immediately catapulted him into Hall of Fame status. For decades now, Anka has been one of the most successful composers around: Tom Jones' She's a Lady was written by him, as well as the lyrics for Frank Sinatra's legendary signature song My Way. He has released over 120 albums and sold over 100 million records. Anka has also been named the 21st most successful artist in ...

Woodstock: Three Days of Peace & Music (Two-Disc 40th Anniversary Director's Cut)
The Who, Jimi Hendrix

Warner Home Video, 2009

NTSC/Region 1. 2 DVD SET. 1969 was a year unlike any other. Man first set foot on the moon. The New York Mets won the World Series against all odds. And for three days in the rural town of Bethel, New York, half a million people experienced the single most defining moment of their generation; a concert unprecedented in scope and influence, a coming together of people from all walks of life with a single common goal: Peace and music. They ...

Robin Williams - Live on Broadway
Robin Williams

Sony, 2002

Everyone's favorite over-the-top comedian brings his frantic pace to the big stage to sermonize on religion, breast implants, anthrax and everything in between. Recorded live in New York City. 2002/color/126 min/NR/fullscreen.

Bizet: Carmen (The Metropolitan Opera LIVE in HD)
Elina Garanca, Roberto Alagna

Deutsche Grammophon, 2010

Carmen (2 Dvd)

Cirque du Soleil - Quidam
John Gilkey, Franco Dragone

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 1999

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TAKES ONE OF ITS MOST POPULAR SHOWS, QUIDAM, OUT FROM UNDER THE BIG TOP AND BRINGS IT INTO THE HOME TO ENJOY FOREVER. FEATURING SOME OF THE MOST AWE-INSPIRING ACROBATICSEVER SEEN, QUIDAM IS AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE, WHETHER YOU'RESEEING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME OR RELIVING THE WONDER AND MAGIC.

Mozart: The Magic Flute (Metropolitan Opera)
Ying Huang, Nathan Gunn

Sony Classical, 2011

The inaugural broadcast of the Peabody and Emmy®-award winning series The Met Live in HD. The Magic Flute has delighted audiences of all ages for centuries. Julie Taymor's dazzling English-language production brings one of Mozart s greatest works to life as never before. James Levine leads a cast that includes Ying Huang as Pamina in her Met debut, Nathan Gunn, Matthew Polenzani, Erika Miklosa and Rene Papa. Taken from the December 30, 2006 ...

The Reduced Shakespeare Company - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Adam Long, Reed Martin

Acorn Media, 2003

Life is short. The complete works of Shakespeare are long. To the rescue: THE REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, the three-man comedy troupe known for fast, funny, physical condensations of real serious stuff. They wrap up the Bard's outsized oeuvre in 90 roller-coaster, rib-tickling minutes. After warming up with a nothing-is-sacred send-up of Romeo and Juliet, they're off, dispensing with the comedies in one fell swoop (because the tragedies are ...

Concerto, One Night in Central Park
Andrea Bocelli, David Foster

Verve, 2012

Internationally acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli gives a once in a lifetime, free concert as a gift to New York City on Central Park s Great Lawn. This spectacular film is the ultimate Bocelli collection, appealing to both loyal fans and new admirers alike. The varied repertoire includes some of Bocelli s finest performances to date from both the worlds of classical and pop he so successfully straddles unlike any other artist. And for the first ...

Michael Flatley - Lord of the Dance
Michael Flatley

Polygram Video, 1999

Filmed at the Point Theatre in Dublin, 'Lord of the Dance' takes Irish dancing to spectacular new heights. Orchestrated and conducted by Anne Dudley, inspiring original music by Ronan Hardiman and exhilarating dance starring the sensational Michael Flatley with supporting characters Bernadette Flynn, Daire Nolan, Gillian Norris, Helen Egan and Anne Buckley - 'Lord of the Dance' is a rare and magical experience. Michael Flatley takes to the ...

The Enchanted Island (The Metropolitan Opera HD Live 2011)
David Daniels, Joyce DiDonato

Virgin Classics, 2012

"A Showcase for and a love letter to a century of amazing music" is how the creator of The Enchanted Island, Jeremy Sams, described this spectacular operatic pasticcio of music by Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau, Purcell and others. Premiered at the Metropolitan in New York on New Year's Eve 2011, it stars Joyce DiDonato, David Daniels, Danielle de Niese and Placido Domingo, and is conducted by William Christie. With a story based on Shakespear's The ...

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Live From Austin, Texas
Chris Layton, Tommy Shannon

Sony, 1997

Like so many living legends and phenomenal talents, Stevie Ray died in a helicopter crash in 1991. Luckily, there are scores of recordings documenting the genius of this Texan blues guitarist, including these appearances on Austin City Limits and more. 1983-89/color/63 min/NR/fullscreen.

Lewis Black: In God We Rust

Comedy Central, 2012

All-star comedian Lewis Black, is back and funnier than ever in Lewis Black: In God We Rust. Jump on for a rant-filled, cathartic ride through the issues of our baffling world, from inept politicians and the shortcomings of technology to the absurdity of social media. No topic is left unexplored in this landmark performance at the historic State Theatre in Minneapolis.