Performing Arts - Page 20

Manufacturer: Kultur Video Brand: Baby Model: 4924614

This program is a wonderful introduction to the world of ballet, especially designed for children ages four through six. It contains all the aspects of a formal ballet class including a barre warm-up, stretches, center practice and across the floor combinations. The class is taught by Rosemary Boross, a renowned teacher on the art of training children in dance and the creator of other programs for children such as A Fantasy Garden Ballet Class, I'm a Ballerina Now, The Land of Sweet Taps, Tot Tap and Junior Ballet. All of the movements are explained step by step, followed by a performance of steps by Rosemary Boross and her beginning preschool students. Along with the beautiful music written by Bruce Stephen Foster, this program is a fun filled ballet dance experience!

Manufacturer: MPI HOME VIDEO Brand: MPI MEDIA GROUP Model: 28445239

PERRY COMO'S CHRISTMAS SHOW from 1974 represents the beloved crooner's decades-long association with holiday television specials that entertained tens of millions of viewers from the 1950s through the 1990s.Unseen anywhere since its one and only CBS-TV broadcast on December 17, 1974, PERRY COMO'S CHRISTMAS SHOW presents the host with special musical guests THE CARPENTERS along with Olympics skating star PEGGY FLEMMING and comedy great RICH LITTLE.Both PERRY COMO and THE CARPENTERS are embraced for their top-selling Christmas music and among the popular favorites featured on this colorful spectacular are "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" (Como), "Toyland" (Como), "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" (The Carpenters), "Sleep Well Little Children" (Como & Karen Carpenter) and "Carol Of The Bells" (Richard Carpenter). Additionally, Perry and The Carpenters team for a medley of each other's million-selling hits, including "Close To You," "It's Impossible," "Yesterday Once More," "And I Love You So" and "We've Only Just Begun. Peggy Fleming performs a beautifully choreographed ice skating production of "The Christmas Waltz" and the entire cast join together for "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" in a scene that recreates the Currier & Ives style Christmases of old.Perry closes the show with his elaborate "Story of Christmas" presentation, singing traditional carols "The First Noel," "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "Silent Night," followed by an encore with "O Holy Night."PERRY COMO'S CHRISTMAS SHOW is the type of old-fashioned, star-studded and lavishly-produced family TV special that gives viewers a warm, nostalgic glow at the holidays.SPECIAL FEATURES: Mr. C On TV - new featurette hosted by Richard Carpenter, chronicling Como's decades of television popularity. Additional songs: Perry sings Ave Maria and Christmas Carol Medley. Perry TV commercial and newsreel footage. DVD REGION: ALL REGIONS

Manufacturer: Verve Model: 25137135

Internationally acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli gives a once in a lifetime, free concert as a gift to New York City on Central Park s Great Lawn. This spectacular film is the ultimate Bocelli collection, appealing to both loyal fans and new admirers alike. The varied repertoire includes some of Bocelli s finest performances to date from both the worlds of classical and pop he so successfully straddles unlike any other artist. And for the first time ever captures the many sides of Bocelli s musical passions all in one show. Additional performers include The New York Philharmonic, under the direction of musical director Alan Gilbert, with special guests Celine Dion, Tony Bennett, Bryn Terfel, Chris Botti, David Foster, Andrea Griminelli, Nicola Benedetti, Anna Maria Martinez and Pretty Yende. Bocelli is widely regarded as the most popular Italian tenor in the world with more than seventy million albums sold. Attended by over 60,000 people, Reuters called the Central Park concert dazzling, as well as an important career milestone. Bocelli lovingly described the opportunity to sing on the Great Lawn as his father s dream finally realized. Included in this film are five new songs; a stirring Amazing Grace; the iconic, New York, New York, with Tony Bennet; a swinging rendition of More, with Chris Botti and David Foster; Volare, also with Foster, and Your Love (Once Upon A Time In The West) from the famous film of the same name.

Manufacturer: PBS Brand: Unknown Model: 28937380

The Dave Clark Five started the rock n roll British invasion that changed the world, having already knocked The Beatles out of the #1 position in the UK. Watch newly-filmed interviews with Tom Hanks, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick and many more, as they share their memories of how the music of the 60s changed their lives forever. Featuring 4 hours of star-studded performances!

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon

Luciano Pavarotti, Ingvar Wixell, and Edita Gruberova star in this Verdi opera filmed on location in 1981 in Italian Renaissance landmarks including the Castello di San Giorgio in Mantua, the Piazza Duomo in Cremona, and the Teatro Farnese in Parma. Ricca

Manufacturer: Gaiam - Entertainment Brand: Gaiam Americas

Tinkerbell Dance StudioTM is a dance series for kids that teaches basic introductory steps to beginner level dancers. The variety of DVDs in this series were specifically designed so every child can find a dance genre that excites them. This series is perfect for ages 4 and up, and with step-by-step instructions & easy-to-learn steps, children will look and feel like real dancers in no time!In Tinkerbell Dance Studio: Ballet, the class starts at the barre (you can use a chair instead). Once Michele introduces 1st through 5th positions, she moves on to Pliés, Tondus, Degajés, Rondejámbs, Passés, & Piqués. After that, the class stretches and moves to center. Next, Michele continues with Tondus, Degajés, Pas De Bourrés, Balances, & Jumps. The program ends with the proper way to bow like a professional ballerina! This fun beginner ballet class is packed with all the basics & great music too! Includes: A free poster Step-by-step instructions Great exercise Instruction by a professional ballerina Other children in the class who are learning tooMichele Lundberg has ballet training from Orange County Dance Center, Ballet Repertory Theatre, Dayton Ballet Company, and is currently with the American Repertory Ballet in Princeton, NJ. Michele has danced featured roles in ARB s productions of Graham Lustig s The Nutcracker, Graham Lustig s VISTA, and Amy Seiwert s Monopoly.

Manufacturer: PBS Home Video Model: 5215705

William Shakespeare's unrelenting King Lear is considered to be one of the playwright's most enduring and haunting works for the stage. The challenge of playing its title role has long fallen to some of the greatest actors of our time. This telecast marks Sir Ian McKellen's return to the Royal Shakespeare Company, that has resulted in a tour-de-force performance as Lear. Co-directed for television by Sir Trevor Nunn and Chris Hunt.

Manufacturer: IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT Brand: IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT

The legendary band Chicago triumphantly returns to its namesake town. Set against the stunning background of Lake Michigan, Chicago wows a sold-out crowd at the Charter-One Pavilion with an evening of hits including “Saturday in the Park,” “Make Me Smile” and “You’re the Inspiration.” To end the night, the hometown headliners are joined onstage by the Doobie Brothers for an unbelievable music encore, which includes “25 or 6 to 4” and “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” Song List: Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon (Make Me Smile; So Much to Say, So Much to Give; Anxiety’s Moment; West Virginia Fantasies; Colour My World; To Be Free; Now More Than Ever), Dialogue Pt. 2, Beginnings, Hard Habit to Break/You’re the Inspiration, If You Leave Me Now, Alive Again, Just You ’n’ Me, Saturday in the Park, Call On Me, Old Days, Hard to Say I’m Sorry/Getaway, Feelin’ Stronger Everyday. Chicago and the Doobie Brother Songs: Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, Free, 25 or 6 to 4

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon Model: Turandot

Eva Marton, Diana Mitchell, Placido Domingo, Paul Plishka are featured with James Levine and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Ballet and Chorus in this interpretation of Puccini's late opera.

Manufacturer: Eagle Rock Ent

Filmed in high definition at London's Wembley Arena in April 2010, this DVD captures the reunited Bad Company doing what they do best, playing great songs to packed arenas with fantastic energy. The three surviving original members Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke (bassist Boz Burrell died in 2006), supplemented by Howard Leese on guitars and Lynn Sorensen on bass, deliver a set list featuring all the band's classic hits, live fan favorites and some rarely heard gems to create the ultimate Bad Company live DVD. TRACK LISTING: 1) Can't Get Enough 2) Honey Child 3) Run With The Pack 4) Burnin' Sky 5) Young Blood 6) Seagull 7) Gone, Gone, Gone 8) Electric Land 9) Simple Man 10) Feel Like Makin' Love 11) Shooting Star 12) Rock And Roll Fantasy 13) Movin' On 14) Ready For Love 15) Bad Company 16) Deal With The Preacher - Interview with Bad Company.