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An operatic production in 3 acts of the Kirov Leningrad Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Music by Tchaikovsky, an adaptation of the novel by Alexander Pushkin. In Russian with English subtitles.

Exhumed from the vaults for all to see, this British musical, which tells the story of Ali Baba, hails from 1934. The film has suffered from some severe cuts in the editing room in the past, with British viewers enjoying a version that was over 20 minutes longer than the American theatrical release. Fortunately that has all been remedied here, with both version available for viewers to peruse. The original stage production enjoyed a magnificent run at His Majesty's Theatre, with a cast that included George Robey, Anna May Wong, and Fritz Kortner, all of whom feature here.

Richard Chailly conducts Umberto Giordano`s four-act opera set in Paris during the French Revolution. Complete libretto is included.

This Finnish opera takes the story of Rasputin as its subject, and delivers a fascinating tale as a result. Matti Salminen stars in a three-act opera, which was composed by the lauded Einojuhani Rautavaara, and sung entirely in Finnish. Rasputin is such a powerful figure who led such an interesting life, so the story absorbs the viewer right from the start. As the impressive cast works their way through Rautavaara`s work, stories of Rasputin`s illiterate origins acquiesce into his triumphant rise in stature within Russian society, creating a vivacious portrait of this key figure in the Russian revolution.

The legendary composing team of Gilbert& Sullivan provided much of the musical and theatrical entertainment for Victorian England. Still frequently performed all over the world, their comic operas are witty, elaborately wrought productions. On this GREATEST HITS release, productions of some of their most famous pieces, including THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, HMS PINAFORE, and THE MIKADO, are compiled.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Facts about the OperettasInteractive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Selection Chapter AccessText/Photo Galleries: Biography - Gilbert& Sullivan

A showcase of skill and choreography featuring professional world champions Donnie Burns and Gaynor Fairweather, and Marcus and Karen Hilton in some world classic dance steps.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseAudio: Dolby Digital Stereo - EnglishInteractive Features: Interactive Menus Instant Access to each Dance Style Scene Selection

The National Choir of Lyon and the Auvergne Orchestra under conductor Jean-Jaques Kantorow present Handel`s biblical telling of the life of Jesus Christ in The Messiah.
This magnificent work was performed in the prestigious setting of the Abbey of La Chaise Dieu, a superb architectural landmark in the Auvergne Hills of central France.

Cecilia Domeyko`s powerful documentary about Cuba`s unique Camerata Romeu women`s orchestra delves into the complicated behind-the-scenes lives of 10 of its gifted musicians and presents clips from the group`s beautiful, searing concerts--all while providing an intriguing look at a rarely glimpsed side of modern Cuban life and culture.