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The Great Composers: Pyotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky

Rated: 0 | 121 Views Released Year: 2005

About: In this episode of the Great Composers series, varied elements come together to explore the work of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky, who is perhaps best known for his oft-performed ballet "The Nutcracker." Using Tchaikovsky's own compositions (performed by the I Musici de Montréal Chamber Orchestra), the program tells his story by alternating extended music and dance sequences with traditional documentary vignettes.

The Great Composers: Robert Schumann

Rated: 0 | 137 Views Released Year: 2005

About: The works of German composer and pianist Robert Schumann spring to life in this inventive installment of the Great Composers series, chronicling the highs and lows of his illustrious career. Employing movements from Schumann's Quartet in A Major, op. 41, no. 3 and Quartet in A Minor, op. 41, no. 1, the program tells his story by alternating extended music and dance sequences with traditional documentary vignettes.

The Great Composers: Maurice Ravel

Rated: 0 | 147 Views Released Year: 2005

About: Through words, music and dance, this episode of the Great Composers series explores the fascinating life of French composer and pianist Maurice Ravel, an artist credited with helping to usher in Impressionism. Using Ravel's String Quartet in F Major (performed by the Canadian ensemble Quatuor Arthur-Leblanc), the program tells his story by alternating extended music and dance sequences with traditional documentary vignettes.

The Great Composers: Franz Schubert

Rated: 0 | 139 Views Released Year: 2006

About: Enter the world of the great Austrian composer Franz Schubert with this inquisitive documentary film that explores his life and times with factual description and dramatic reenactments. His works marked by a passion for beauty and the sadness of death, the prolific composer -- who never achieved fame during his lifetime -- left behind an impressive musical legacy despite his early demise at the age of 31.

The Great Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Rated: 0 | 141 Views Released Year: 2005

About: From Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's beginnings as a child prodigy to his tragic death at age 35, this installment of "Great Composers" profiles the prolific Austrian composer via a choreographed performance and a detailed account of his life and works. Indisputably a musical genius, the mercurial Mozart created more than 600 classical masterpieces, including operas, concertos and symphonies, along with choral, chamber and piano arrangements.

The Great Composers: Antonin Dvorak

Rated: 0 | 131 Views Released Year: 2004

About: One of the greatest composers of Czech history, Dvorak was a proponent of nationalism in music, incorporating folk influences into his work in Classical music of all forms. This documentary is a poetic exploration of his life and work, interspersing historical segments with fantastical dance and music tableaux set in the Czech countryside.

Corduroy and More Stories About Caring

Rated: 0 | 130 Views Released Year: 2008

About: Kids will love this collection of classic tales from the Scholastic Storybook Treasures library that allows young readers to follow along with their favorite characters -- including Corduroy, the overalls-wearing teddy created by author Don Freeman. Other books brought to life in this compilation include Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, The Happy Lion and I Love You Like Crazy Cakes, plus a trio of bonus stories.

The Coldplay Phenomenon

Rated: 0 | 139 Views Released Year: 2006

About: Looking back on Coldplay's phenomenal career with an independent eye, this retrospective program rolls out rare archival footage and extensive interviews with members of the band. Live performance footage includes clips from concerts at Glastonbury and appearances on "Later with Jools Holland," with memorable versions of "Yellow," "God Put a Smile upon Your Face," "Politik," "Everything's Not Lost" and "Life Is for Living."

BET Comic View All Stars: Vol. 4

Rated: 0 | 173 Views Released Year: 2002

About: Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and other great funnymen grace the stage -- in all their uncensored glory -- in this collection of riotous performances from "Comic View," which showcases the urban comedy world's hottest stand-up acts. Charismatic, larger-than-life Bruce Bruce hosts the raucous festivities in this installment of the hit series. Also on tap are quipsters Damon Williams and Rickey Smiley.

BET Comic View All Stars: Vol. 1

Rated: 0 | 180 Views Released Year: 2001

About: BET's long-running stand-up series has launched some of the best comic talent in America. This compilation of uncut, uncensored performances features Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, Shang and Don "D.C." Curry among other comedy giants. Showcasing the brash, bawdy routines of jokers who've kept audiences howling with laughter year in and year out, this is raw entertainment at its best.