Cologne Music Triennale: Strauss/Rautavaara (DVD)
With a reputation for mixing the traditional with the new and original, the Philadelphia Orchestra is one of the classical world's most interesting orchestras to observe. Performing live at the Cologne Music Triennale, the acclaimed ensemble--conducted by famed maestro Wolfgang Swallisch--performs a remarkable program which includes Strauss' Symphonia domestica Op. 53 and the European premiere of Symphony No. 8 (The Journey) by Einojuhani Rautavaara.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseAnamorphic Widescreen - 1.77Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
The short documentary BARTOLOMEW'S GIFT explores the power of spirituality in overcoming disability and discouragement. Despite being afflicted with arthrogryposis, a muscle condition that affects the range of motion in the joints, Bartolomew Gee has become a talented and accomplished pianist. Using home video footage from Gee's entire life, the film shows how he was able to fight against his condition with the help of his parents and their belief in God. With a positive and uplifting message about the power of faith, BARTOLOMEW'S GIFT is an inspiring documentary.
In this beautifully written and profoundly stirring autobiography, Geoffrey Wolff unravels the enigma of his Gatsby-esque father, an inveterate liar who falsified everything but love. 8 pages of black-and-white photos.
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