High Lonesome - The Story of Bluegrass Music

Manufacturer: BBC Home Entertainment Brand: Warner Manufacturing

Riverdance: Live from Radio City Music Hall: Collector's Edition (DBL DVD)]]> Riverdance, the Irish hard-shoe sensation that took PBS viewers by storm, underwent its second incarnation with Live from New York City, a 1996 performance filmed at Radio City Music Hall. While most of the attributes from 1995's Riverdance: The Show remain--the dazzling ensemble choreography, Bill Whelan's energetic score, and the New Age-y view of Celtic mythology--the most significant difference is at the top, where Colin Dunne replaced bombastic lead dancer Michael Flatley. Though lacking Flatley's bravura, Dunne is a superb technician who works well with Flatley's former co-lead, Jean Butler. Flamenco dancer Maria Pagis returns, as do the Riverdance Singers (formerly known as Anuna) with soloist Katie McMahon and the orchestra with fiery fiddler Eileen Ivers. About a half-hour longer than the 1995 original, Live from New York City expands upon the second act's theme of the Irish leaving their homeland for other parts of the world. "Lift the Wings" becomes a set piece for the people who are saying goodbye (it's hard not to miss the original's solo voice of Aine Um Cheallaigh), and a new song, "Heal Their Hearts," is a showcase anthem for bass Morgan Crowley. In the most engaging new number, "Trading Taps," a trio of Irish dancers faces off against two urban American tappers. While much of this follow-up show will be familiar to those who know the original, it's different enough to be...

Manufacturer: MPI HOME VIDEO Brand: MPI Home Video Model: 28919045

Acclaimed director François Ozon (Swimming Pool, 8 Women) helms this erotic tale of sexual awakening, featuring a luminous, star-making performance (David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter) from its young lead actress, Marine Vacth. After losing her virginity, 17-year-old budding beauty Isabelle (Vacth) takes up a secret life as a call girl, meeting older gentlemen clients for erotic hotel room trysts. But throughout her sexual escapades Isabelle remains curiously aloof, showing little interest in the encounters themselves or the money she makes from them. What then does Isabelle hope to gain by offering her body up to the whims of strangers? A sleek and sexy coming-of-age drama, YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL heralds the coming of a new talent as guided by the masterful hand of one of cinema s most assured artists.

Manufacturer: Warner/Reprise Video Brand: PETTY,TOM Model: 2231074

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers perform some of their best-loved songs, live from the Fillmore, San Francisco, on March 15th and 16th 1999. Songs include 'Room at the Top', 'You Wreck Me', and 'Runnin' Down a Dream'.

Manufacturer: Sony Classical Brand: SUMMERS,PATRICK/RACETTE,PATRICIA/GIORDANO,M. Model: 15465706

Anthony Minghella’s stunning production was seen by thousands of people around the world and was originally broadcast March 7, 2009 as part of the Peabody and Emmy Award®-winning Live in HD transmissions to movie theaters. Patricia Racette is Cio-Cio-San, Marcello Giordani is American Navy lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton, Maria Zifchak is Suzuki and Dwayne Croft is Sharpless. Patrick Summers conducts the Metropolitan Opera and Chorus.

Manufacturer: Geffen Records Brand: Universal Music Model: 2239924

Shot live as two separate volumes during the band's 1992 world tour in Tokyo, each video is a collection of their live performances.

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon Model: 2227942

Luciano Pavarotti, Renata Scotto, and Ingvar Wixell star in this Metropolitan Opera production of the Puccini opera conducted by James Levine.

Manufacturer: Parlophone Brand: EMD Model: 2235002

In 1983, David Bowie's album Let's Dance reestablished him as one of rock's most powerful and charismatic performers, and his subsequent world tour was his most successful road trip ever. This DVD captures a night in Vancouver from the Serious Moonlight tour,1984, and includes the songs 'Let's Dance', 'China Girl', 'Heroes', 'Rebel Rebel', and 'Young Americans'.