London Philharmonic Orchestra Movies
- 2007
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This in-depth, feature length documentary explores the controversial life of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. Often dismissed as a happy folk hero, Williams was in fact often frustrated and unhappy with both his small town life and his obligations to care for his invalid wife. Exploring both his musical and personal legacy, the film paints a multidimensional portrait of the artist. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- 2004
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A lively cast brings Waltz King's beloved comic operetta to life in this performance headlined by Pamela Armstrong, Thomas Allan, and Ragnar Ulfung, and featuring The Glyndebourne Chorus and London Philharmonic Orchestra performing under Vladimir Jurowski. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 2003
- NR
Directed by Richard Trank and narrated by Ben Kingsley, Unlikely Heroes revolves around the largely untold tales of Jewish heroism during the Nazi regime. The film is supplemented with touching personal artifacts and rare footage from the Holocaust era, most of which was found in an extensive search throughout various European archives. Though much of the credit for the decline of Adolph Hitler rightfully falls on the shoulders of the worldwide military effort to defeat him, Unlikely Heroes offers members of the Jewish resistance a chance to discuss their personal contributions to ending -- and occasionally merely surviving -- one of the most violent periods in history. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- 2000
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Featuring the renowned mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli and the equally celebrated bass-baritone Bryn Terfel, this 1999 production is considered one of the best opera recitals of the decade. The live performance includes selections from The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Judas Maccabeus, La Clemenza di Tito, Don Giovanni, and L'Anima del Filosofo. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- 1998
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Elena Prokina and Giancarlo Pasquetto star in this stage production of Giuseppe Verdi's Simon Boccanegra, directed by Peter Hall and mounted at the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. John Gunter designed the sets and costumes; The London Philharmonic Orchestra provides musical accompaniment. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
Recorded at Glyndebourne's renowned new opera house and directed by Nikolaus Lehnhoff, this production of The Makropulos Case hones in on the many pros and cons of living for over three hundred years, as is the case with the mysterious Emilia Marty. A prima donna who has literally seen and done it all, Emilia continues to explore her condition, while an astounding series of circumstances ensue after a young clerk discovers the life-preserving potion for himself. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Anja Silja, Anthony Roden, (more)
- 1993
As an old man tells his granddaughter the tale of Swan Lake, the story comes magically to life, through song and dance provided by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Oregon State Ballet. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide
Trevor Nunn's acclaimed 1993 production of Dubose Heyward and Ira Gershwin's classic fable of the tragic love affair between crippled Porgy (Willard White) and beautiful but troubled Bess (Cynthia Haymon) was widely acclaimed as one of the definitive stagings of one of America's best-known operas. Nunn restaged his production for a television adaptation commissioned by the BBC, and this video captures the impressive results. Gregg Baker and Damon Evans highlight the supporting cast, and the London Philharmonic (under the direction of Simon Rattle) provide the musical accompaniment. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1992
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Tchaikovsky's opera about a man's desire to learn the secret of the three enchanted cards that will allow him to always win at the gaming tables -- and how it brings him to grief -- comes to life in this distinctive production staged by director Graham Vick with The Glyndebourne Festival Opera Company. The cast includes Yuri Marusin, Nancy Gustafson, Felicity Palmer, Sergei Leiferkus, and Dimitri Kharitonov; accompanying them is The London Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Andrew Davis. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Leos Janacek's well-known opera Jenufa is the story of the maiden Jenufa. The pregnant Jenufa is not allowed to marry Steva until he stops drinking, but when Steva finds out about the baby, he refuses to marry her anyway. Kostelnicka, Jenufa's step-mother, tries to arrange a marriage with Steva's brother, Laca, and, in so doing, tells Laca that the baby is dead. She drowns the infant while Jenufa is sleeping. The opera is sung in Czech. The London Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Andrew Davis, and features the Glydebourne Chorus. ~ Alice Day, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Ben Kingsley stars as celebrated Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich in this lengthy historical biography. Along with Prokofiev, Shostakovich is considered among the elite of the 20th-century composers to emerge from his country. Striving to be true to his art form, the composer was caught in the political crossfire of the Stalin regime and was criticized for being politically ambiguous. Under constant pressure, Shostakovich silenced many of his critics when he remained in Leningrad during the Nazi siege to complete his stirring 7th symphony. Terrence Rigby plays Stalin, with Ronald Pickup as the ill-fated Soviet official Tukhachevsky, another of Stalin's many victims. Shostakovich lived until 1975. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ben Kingsley, Sherry Baines, (more)
- 1980
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote his comic opera Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio) in 1782. The three-act piece concerns Belmonte's attempts - with the help of his servant Pedrillo - to liberate his paramour, Constanze, from the seraglio, or the sequestered living quarters of the Pasha Selim, the Ottoman ruler. The Glyndebourne Festival Opera staged Entführung in 1980, with a cast that included Ryland Davies as Belmonte, Valerie Masterson as Constanze, and James Hoback as Pedrillo; a filmed record of that production is now available in this home release. The Glyndebourne Chorus and The London Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Gustav Kuhn, provide musical accompaniment, with Peter Wood in charge of the stage production. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- 1978
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Felicity Lott and Leo Gocke headline this performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's elaborate opera captured live at the Glyndebourne Opera Festival in 1978 and featuring stage production by John Cox. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1974
In this music release, Russian-born classical pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy performs Ludwig von Beethoven's piano concertos before a live audience, with symphonic accompaniment by the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Bernard Haitink. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- 1973
Knut Skram, Ileana Cotrubas, and Kiri Te Kanawa headline this production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's classic opera in this performance captured live at the Glyndebourne Opera Festival in 1973. Conductor John Pritchard leads The London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Glyndebourne Chorus. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Pay a visit to one of the great cities of Europe without leaving your home with this DVD. London Philharmonic: A Night In Berlin features performances of some of the great works of key German composers, recorded and mixed for Dolby 5.1 or DTS playback on DVD audio machines; on audio-visual DVD players, the playback is accompanied by a graphic display of some of Berlin's most beautiful sights. Selections include pieces by Beethoven ("Andante cantabile from Symphony No. 1", "Andante from Symphony No. 6, 'Pastoral'", and "Adagio from Piano Concerto No. 5, 'Emperor'"), Bach ( "'Sheep May Safely Graze' from Contata No. 208", and "Air from Suite No. 3 in D"), Brahams ("Poco Allegretto from Symphony No. 3"), and many more. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Alban Berg's operatic take on a pair of previously-banned plays by fin de siècle satirist Frank Wedekind is performed before a live audience at the Glyndebourne Festival Opera in this release featuring music by the London Philharmonic conducted by Andrew Davis. Christine Schäfer and Kathryn Harries star in the tale of a society hostess that falls into the bleak world of prostitution before falling prey to notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Enjoy a collection of familiar selections from the great Italian composers in new and uncommon fidelity with this special DVD release. London Symphony Orchestra: A Night In Rome can be played either as a DVD audio disc, in which the performances will be processed in Dolby Digital 5.1, or as a standard audio-visual CD, in which the Dolby Digital 5.1 playback will be accompanied by a graphic display on your video monitor. Selections include "Prelude to Act 1 from La Traviata" by Verdi, "Allegro from 'Spring' -- The Four Seasons" by Vivaldi, "Andantino form String Sonata No. 5 in E flat" by Rossini, and mny more. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
The music of Schubert comes alive as never before in this special DVD release, which can be played either as a DVD audio disc, with the performances of the London Symphony Orchestra recorded and mixed for Dolby Digital 5.1 playback, or in an audio-visual DVD player, which will play the music in Dolby Digital 5.1 while sending a graphic display to your television monitor. Selections include "Andante from Symphony No. 4 In C Minor", "Allegro and Andante from Symphony No. 5 In B Flat", "Ave Maria", and many more. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Part of the Silverline "Romantic Moments" series, this release features several emotional compostions from Mozart performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Some of the featured composition selections include Andantino from Piano Concerto No. 22 in E flat, Andante from Symphony No. 35 in D, and Rondo Allegro from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. This DVD features Dolby Digital and DTS six-channel audio options, as well as several accompanying visual choices. This release can also be enjoyed for its audio alone. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
