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VI 0034 - 1942: a Portrait in Music. VHS cassette. 1992. 60 min. A public television portrait of the year 1492 showing the historic drama of this era as seen through the eyes of Columbus. The music is performed by the Waverly Concert and coordinated with important works of art and scenery of historic sites. VI 1201 - A Wayfarer's Journey. DVD. 2007. 90 minutes. Many of us use music to cope -- and we use it to heal. This film intends to guide us further down a path of discovery, and self-discovery, to a place where we might become aware of new ways and opportunities to use music and to rely on music in our own daily lives. VI 0220 - Aaron Copeland: A Self Portrait. VHS cassette. 1987. 58 minutes. The video features a wealth of Copeland music, scenes of his conducting, and interviews with Leonard Bernstein and Ned Rorem. VI 1302 - ACDA on Location. 3 DVDs. 1988. 193 min. The expertise of distinguished choral conductors as they lecture, rehearse and perform. VI 0142 - Aida. VHS cassette. 1989. 158 min. The winner of an Emmy Award for Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts, this video stars Placido Domingo as Radames. Subtitled in English. VI 0024 - Amadeus. VHS cassette. 1984. 158 min. The award-winning motion picture of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's life. VI 0084 - American Patchwork: Appalachian Journey. VHS cassette. 1990. 60 min. Taking the viewer on a journey through the mountain valleys, one learns how southern mountain music grew from the primitive mouth bow to the bluegrass band. VI 1202 - Antonin Dvorak. DVD. 2005. 52 min. Presents the life of Dvorák and the influences on his music. VI 1207 - Antonio Vivaldi. DVD + 2 CDs . 2005. 56 min. Based on Vivaldi's Concerto for Oboe, RV447 and Concerto for two violins & cello, RV 565, this cutting-edge documentary styled film on Vivaldi takes a close look at his life and works and brings us to the Venice of Renaissance Italy, with its colorful recreations of Carnival and commedia dell'arte festival. DVD. Movement I Concerto for oboe in C major, RV 447 ; Movement II Concerto for oboe in C major, RV 447 ; Movement III Concerto for oboe in C major, RV 447 ; Movement I Concerto for two violins and cello in D minor, RV 565 ; Movement II Concerto for two violins and cello in D minor, RV 565 ; Movement III Concerto for two violins and cello in D minor, RV CD. 1. Le quattro stagioni = The four seasons ; Flute concerto in D major, op. 10/3 "Il gardellino" ; Concerto for 2 trumpets & orchestra in C major (Slovak Chamber Orchestra ; Bohdan Warchal, conductor). CD. 2. Concerti per molti istrumenti. Concerto grosso a 10 stromenti in D major RV 562a for violin, 2 corni di caccia, timpani, 2 oboes, bassoon, strings & b.c. ; Concerto per Sua Altezza Reale di Sassonia in G minor, RV 576 for violin, oboe solo, 2 traversi, 2 oboes, bassoon, strings & b.c. ; Concerto in D minor RV 566 for 2 solo violins, 2 traversi, 2 oboes, bassoon, strings & b.c. ; Concerto in F major, RV 538 for 2 horns, strings & b.c. ; Concerto in F major, RV 569 for violin, 2 horns, 2 oboes, bassoon, strings & b.c. (Ensemble Modo Antiquo) VI 1410 - Artistic Musical Conducting. 2 DVDs. 2002. 77 min. World-renowned choral conductor and music educator Donald Neuen demystifies the essential elements of communication between performers and conductors in these information- packed videos. VI 0532 - Artur Rubinstein. VHS cassette. 198? 74 min. The first part consists of rare, first release footage of Rubinstein in a wide-ranging program ; the second part is inspired by Rubinstein, Heifetz and Piatigorsky showing genius at work ; the third part is an all Chopin program filmed in Rubinstein's home. VI 1206 - Johann Sebastian Bach. DVD. 2005. 58 min. This documentary film on Bach takes a close look at his life, the places where he worked, his works and the techniques he used when composing, as well as at the political and cultural life during the composer's time. Recorded at original places, such as Leipzig, Köthen, Arnstadt and Mühlhausen, this unique film will give a detailed account of the crucial developments in Bach's life as well as his many compositions. CD disc 1. Brandenburg concerto, no. 4 in G minor, BWV 1049 ; Cantata, no. 147. Jesu meine Freude ; Toccata & fuga in D minor, BWV 656 ; Orchestral suite, no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068 ; Motet Lobet den Herrn, BWV 230 ; Italian concerto in F major, BWV 971. Allegro ; Cantata, BWV 82. Schlummert ein (bass aria). CD disc 2. Violin concerto in E major, BWV 1042 ; Flute sonata in E flat major, BWV 1032. Siciliano ; Matthäus Passion. Openings chorus ; Concerto for oboe d'amore in A major, BWV 1055 ; Cantata BWV, 80. Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (chorus) ; Partita for violin solo in E major, BWV 1006. Preludio ; Matthaüs Passion. Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben ; Orchestral suite, no. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067. Badinerie ; Lute suite in E minor, BWV 996. Bourrée ; Bist du bei mir, BWV 508 ; English suite in E minor, BWV 810. Prelude ; Concerto for 2 violins & orchestra in D minor, BWV 1043. Largo. VI 0209 - Beethoven. VHS cassette, 1997. 23 min. Beethoven is credited with moving the world from the classical tradition to the age of the Romantics. While an early boldness and energy soon gave way to brooding and introversion, this genius gave to the world of Western music some of its most treasured musical gifts. Several of the works are interwoven into the film. VI 0448 - Beethoven Lives Upstairs. VHS cassette. 1992. 52 min. At first, ten-year-old Christopher resents the eccentric boarder who enters his home, but slowly he comes to understand the torment of Ludwig van Beethoven's deafness, and appreciate his genius and the beauty of his music. VI 0535 - Beethoven: The Ninth Symphony---Bernstein in Vienna. VHS cassette. 1970. 78 min. The video stars Gwyneth Jones, Placido Domingo, and Vienna Philharmonic, and Vienna State Opera Chorus. VI 0526 Beethoven: The Sound and the Fury. VHS cassette. 1998. 50 minutes. Loneliness, heartbreak and the loss of his hearing tormented this musical genius. However, his talent transcended his anguish, and the music he created has endured throughout time. VI 1204 Ludwig van Beethoven. DVD. 2005. 53 minutes. A documentary that explores the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven who stunned the world with his revolutionary masterworks. CD disc 1. Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67 ; Mondschein sonata in C sharp minor, op. 27/2. Adagio ; Frühlings Sonata in F major, op. 24 for violin & piano. Allegro ; Overture Egmont, op. 84 ; Für Elise ; Romance for violin & orchestra in F major, op. 50. CD disc 2. Piano concerto, no. 5 in E flat major, op. 73 "Emperor." Allegro ; Violin concerto in D major, op. 61. Larghetto ; Mass in C major, op. 86. Gloria ; Sonata pathetique in C minor, op. 13. Adagio ; Coriolan overture, op. 62 ; Romance for violin and orchestra in G major, op. 40 ; Symphony, no. 6 "Pastoral" in F major, op. 68. Szene am Bach ; Violin sonata in G major, op. 30/3. Allegro assai. VI 0449 - Leonard Bernstein at Harvard-The Unanswered Question. 6 VHS cassettes. 1992. 793 min. A. Musical Phonology VI 1199 - Leonard Bernstein's Candide: A Comic Operetta in Two Acts. DVD. 2005. 116 min. Leonard Bernstein's brilliant comic operetta is based on the classic Voltaire tale of an innocent young man's journey through a life filled with colorful characters and unexpected life lessons. VI 0143 - La Boheme. VHS cassette. 1967. 104 min. The film became a classic. The Italian opera by Puccini is performed by Mirella Freni as Mimi. Has an English subtitle. VI 0533 La Boheme: Opera in four acts. VHS cassette. 1989. 111 min. Stars Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti and the San Francisco Opera. VI 0210 - Brahms. VHS cassette. 1997. 26 min. This is the story of how Brahms established is own emotional and nostalgic style to become a unique force in the late-19th- century music. His associations with Liszt and with Schumann are explored. VI 0776 - Bringing Multicultural Music to Children. VHS cassette. 1992. 27 min. Includes presentations by music educators at MENC conferences and symposia (1990-91) which provide ideas for including the music of other cultures in the music classroom. VI 1210 - Broadway: The American Musical. 3 DVDs. 2004. 120 min. ea. This documentary series details the razzle-dazzle history of a unique American art form. Each episode chronicles a different era and features the Broadway shows and songs that defined the period. The series draws on feature films, rare television moments, archival news footage, original cast recordings, still photos, diaries, journals, first person accounts, and on-camera interviews with many of the principals involved in creating the American musical. [v. 1.] disc 1. Episode one, Give my regards to Broadway (1893-1927) / written by Marc Fields and Michael Kantor & Laurence Maslon ; Episode two, Syncopated city (1919-1933) / written by Marc Fields -- [v. 2.] disc 2. Episode three, I got plenty o' nuttin' (1930-1942) / [written by Michael Kantor] ; Episode four, Oh, what a beautiful mornin' (1943-1960) / written by JoAnn Young -- [v. 3.] disc 3. Episode five, Tradition (1957-1979) / written by JoAnn Young ; Episode six, Putting it together (1980-2004) / written by Michael Kantor & Laurence Maslon. VI 0931 - Carmen. VHS cassette. 1999. 153 min. "The performance has a wide dynamic range so that climaxes have that much more impact. I've never seen a Carmen with so much spirit AND precision. This is one of the great performances of our time."--Stefan Zucker. VI 0451 - Cello. VHS cassette. 1991. 58 min. The MAESTRO instructional video series is designed to give students an overview of important information about their new instrument and to show them the various skills they will need to develop as they learn to play. VI 0039 - Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance like a Man. VHS cassette. 1977. 60 min. Using authentic locations...winner of the Peabody Award, the film is based on Ives' notes and reminiscences, tracing major influences in the composer's life. Many of the composer's works are incorporated into the soundtrack. VI 0211 - Chopin. VHS cassette. 1997. 25 min. Every cliché concerning the tortured artist seems to fit Frederic Chopin, the struggling composer who ultimately died of consumption. However, he also left some of the most glittering piano music ever written, much of which is featured in this program. VI 1205 - Frederic Chopin. DVD + 2 CDs.. 2005. 53 min. The romance of composer Chopin and novelist George Sand is dramatized by dancers and actors against a performance of Chopins' music. DVD. Sonata for cello and piano in G minor, Op. 65 ; Fantaisie impromptu in C sharp minor, Op. 66. CD Disc 1. Berceuse in D flat major Op. 57 ; Polonaise in A flat major Op. 53 ; Nocturne in E flat major Op. 9 no. 2 ; Waltz, in D flat major Op. 64 no. 1 ; Waltz in C sharp minor Op. 64 no. 2 ; Ballade no. 3 in A flat major Op. 47 ; Souvenir de Paganini ; Fantasie-Impromptu in C sharp minor Op. 66 ; Etude in E major Op. 10 no. 3 ; Scherzo no. 2 in B flat minor Op. 31 ; Prelude in D flat major Op. 28 no. 15 ; Etude in C minor Op. 10 no. 12 ; Nocturne in B flat minor Op. 9 no. 1 ; Barcarolle in F sharpe major Op. 60. CD Disc 2. Piano concerto No. 1 in E minor Op. 11 ; Piano concerto no.2 in F minor Op. 21. VI 1011 - Frederic Chopin: A Life To Remember. 2 DVDs. 2003. 260 min. A documentary on the life and music of Frederic Chopin. VI 0984 - Claudio Arrau: Arrau & Brahms: The Two Romantics. VHS cassette. 1988. 110 min. Presents Claudio Arrau performing Brahm's Sonato #3 in F minor, op. 5 and Piano Concerto #1 in D minor, op. 15, with Juan Pablo Izquierdo conducting the Philharmonic Orchestra of Santiago. VI 0983 - Claudio Arrau: The Emperor. VHS cassette. 1987. 85 min. A video biography of the pianist, Claudio Arrau. The high point is his return to his native Chile in 1984 after 17 years of absence. On this occasion he plays Beethoven's Emperor concerto in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago, Chile, before 6000 listeners (accompanied by the Symphony Orchestra of the University of Chile, conducted by Victor Tevah). VI 0985 - Claudio Arrau: The Maestro & The Masters. VHS cassette. 1988. 111 min. Presents Claudio Arrau performing selections from Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Liszt, and Debussy, with Victor Tevah conducting the Symphony Orchestra of the University of Chile. VI 1083 - Georges Cziffra. DVD. 2003. 78 min. Filmed May 3, 1961, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées: Polonaise in A flat major, op. 53 "Heroic" / Chopin. Etude d'exécution transcendante in F minor, S139, no. 10 "Appassionata" ; Hungarian rhapsody in D flat major, S244, no. 6 / Franz Liszt -- Filmed Sept. 25, 1963, ORTF, Paris: Scherzo in B flat minor, op. 31 ; Impromptu in G flat major, op. 51 / Chopin. Gnomenreigen : concert study, S145 no. 2 ; Valse impromptu, S213 ; Grand galop chromatique : S219 / Liszt -- Filmed Nov. 20, 1965, ORTF, Paris: Variations symphoniques / César Franck (with Orchestra national de l'ORTF ; Georges Cziffra, Jr., conductor) -- Bonus. Filmed Nov. 3, 1954, BBC Studios, London: Tannhäuser overture / Richard Wagner (Benno Moiseiwitsch, piano). VI 0765 - Dalcroze Eurhythmics with Robert M. Abramson. VHS cassette. 1992. Presents Robert M. Abramson working with adults and children through musical experiences while explaining the methodology of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze. VI 0800 - Die Zauberflote. VHS cassette. 1992. 167 min. Mozart's opera, based on Masonic motifs, in which the hero Tamino obtains the hand of Pamina after passing three tests in the Temple of Light, and the forces of darkness represented by the Queen of the Night are defeated. VI 0028 - Discovering the Orchestra. 5 VHS cassettes. 1986. A. Program #1: Strings (26 min.) VI 0043 - Don Giovanni. 2 VHS cassettes. 1985. 173 min. VI 1409 - Donald Neuen's Choral Techniques and Methods. 5 DVDs. 2007. 199 min. Instructional videos designed to help choral conductors at any level improve the quality of their rehearsals and performances by addressing some of the key issues of this complex art form. v. 1. Energy beauty and placement : the qualities of fine singing (39:33) -- v. 2. Individual section characteristics : sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses (42:19) -- v. 3. A unified approach to vowel formation (29:38) -- v. 4. The power of words : making an impact with diction and meaningful text (51:33) -- v. 5. Rhythmic interest & forward motion : bringing the rhythm of music to life (36:16). VI 0212 - Dvorak. VHS cassette. 1997. 24 min. His music-classical in structure with definite Slavonic motifs-was shunned at first as nontraditional, but it ultimately won recognition. Examples of his work are features throughout the program. VI 0798 - Essential Opera. VHS cassette. 1992. 56 min. Twelve highlights from the world's most popular operas, performed by a galaxy of stars. VI 0799 - Essential Opera 2. VHS cassette. 1993. 83 min. Seventeen more highlights from the world's most popular operas, performed by a galaxy of stars. VI 0801 - Exploring the World of Music. 12 VHS cassettes. 1998. 30 min. ea. (1) Sound, music and the environment; (2) The transformative power of music; (3) Music and memory; (4) Transmission: learning music; (5) Rhythm; (6) Melody; (7) Timbre: the color of music; (8) Texture; v. 9 Harmony; v. 10 Form: the shape of music; v. 11 Composers and improvisers; v. 12 Music and technology. VI 0986 - The Four Seasons. VHS cassette. 1987. 51 min. Yehudi Menuhin is the soloist and narrator who reads Vivaldi's poems which describe the scenes he set to music; Peter Norris conducts the Orchestra of the Yehudi Menuhin Violin School. VI 0808 - George Gershwin Remembered. VHS cassette. 1996. 100 min. Featuring performances of Gershwin classics by the renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and interviews with Bob Hope, Ann-Margaret, the original stars of Porgy and Bess, and many of the composer's family members and friends, this award-winning production offers an intimate look at the troubled life of an incomparable American artist. VI 0447 - Giacomo Puccini. VHS cassette. 1996. 35 min. The composer of some of the world's best-loved operas, Puccini's gifts were primarily theatrical. He had a great feeling for the stage and the sound of instrumental colors, combined with a well-developed melodic sense. Inspired by Verdi, he focused his attention on Italian dramatic traditions. VI 0771 - Great American Songbook. DVD. 2003. 174 min. Entertainer extraordinaire Michael Feinstein hosts a brand-new documentary on the evolution of the American popular music, told through stories of the greatest songwriters of all time, including Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, George & Ira Gershwin and more. VI 0982 - Great Russian Composers: Alexander Scriabin. VHS cassette. 1993. 30 min. An illuminating biography of Alexander Scriabin, an enigmatic figure sometimes considered the first of the modern composers, filmed where he lived and worked. VI 0979 - Great Russian Composers: Modest Mussorgsky. VHS cassette. 1993. 30 min. An illuminating biography of Modest Mussorgsky, the most original and influential of the 19th century Russian nationalist composers, filmed where he lived and worked. VI 0981 - Great Russian Composers: Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov. VHS cassette. 1993-1999. 30 min. An illuminating biography of Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov, one of the greatest composers of the Russian nationalist school, filmed where the composer lived and worked. VI 0896 - Great Russian Composers: Peter Tchaikovsky. VHS cassette. 1993. 30 min. An illuminating biography of Peter Tchaikovsky, filmed where the composer lived and worked. VI 0980 - Great Russian Composers: Sergei Rachmaninov. VHS cassette. 1993. 30 min. This program presents a biography of Sergei Rachmaninov, composer, conductor, and one of the most brilliant pianists of the 20th century -- the last great figure of the tradition of Russian Romanticism. VI 0213 - Grieg. VHS cassette. 1997. 25 min. This program features Edvard Greig, best-known for his incidental music for countryman Henrik Ibsen's play, Peer Gynt. His works also include orchestral suites, violin sonatas, and numerous Norwegian ethic melodies and piano pieces. VI 0528 - The Guarneri Quartet: Mozart's String Quartet in D Major, K.575; Brahm's Quartet No. 1 for Piano and Strings, Op.25. VHS cassette. 68 min. All members of the Guarneri have had major solo careers and, in addition to their work as a quartet, continue to work as soloists in musical collaborations with other performers. VI 0036 - Handel's Messiah. VHS cassette. 1984. 29 min. The 18th century music historian and critic Dr. Charles Burney, played by John Casey, discusses the "grand scale" performances of Handel's Messiah at Westminster Abbey in 1784. VI 0058 - Hansel and Gretel. VHS cassette. 1987. 104 min. This presentation is sung in English and was taped during the Dec. 25, 1982 performance at the Metropolitan Opera. Performances by Frederica von Stade, Judith Blegen and Rosalind Elias. VI 0214 - Haydn. VHS cassette. 1997. 25 min. This program traces Haydn's glorious career from his days as a street musician to the heights of Viennese musical society. VI 1301 - Hip-hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes. DVD. 2006. 61 min. A look at the conceptualization of masculinity in hip-hop culture. VI 0929 - Horowitz in Moscow . VHS cassette. 1994. 104 min. Sonata in B minor, K. 87 ; Sonata in E major, K. 380 ; Sonata in E major, K. 135 / Scarlatti -- Sonata in C major, K. 330 / Mozart -- Prelude in G major, op. 32, no. 5 ; Prelude in G-sharp minor, op. 32, no. 12 / Rachmaninoff -- Etude in C-sharp minor, op. 2, no. 1 ; Etude in D-sharp minor, op. 8, no. 12 / Scriabin -- Impromptu in B-flat major, op. 142, no. 3 / Schubert -- Valse caprice (no. 6) from Soirees de Vienne - after Franz Schubert / Schubert/Liszt -- Sonetto no. 104 del Petrarca in E major / Liszt -- Mazurka in C-sharp minor, op 30, no. 4 ; Mazurka in F minor, op. 7, no. 3 ; Polonaise in A-flat major, op. 53 / Chopin -- Traumerei (Dreaming - no. 7) from Kinderszenen, op. 15 / Schumann -- Etincelles (Sparks), op. 36, no. 6 / Moszkowski -- Polka for W.R. / Rachmaninoff. VI 0037 - How to Make a Musical Steel Drum. VHS cassette. 1990. VI 0796 - In the Steps of Chopin. VHS cassette. 1987. 58 min. This video demonstrates the pianistic techniques Chopin taught his pupils. VI 0079 - Jazz. VHS cassette with study question sheet. 21 min. Shows the development of jazz from its origin to modern times and encourages appreciation of the skill and technique essential to this American musical form. VI 1209 - Jazz. 10 DVDs. 2000. 19 hrs total. Documentary exploring the history of jazz from its beginnings through the 1990's, including the stories of many of its creators and performers. Includes archival video, still photographs, historical performances, and newly recorded interviews and musical performances. [pt. 1.] episode 1. Gumbo (ca. 90 min.) -- [pt. 2.] episode 2. The gift (ca. 120 min.) -- [pt. 3.] episode 3. Our language (ca. 120 min.) -- [pt. 4.] episode 4. The true welcome (ca. 120 min.) -- [pt. 5.] episode 5. Swing : pure pleasure (ca. 90 min.) -- [pt. 6.] episode 6. Swing : the velocity of celebration (ca. 105 min.) -- [pt. 7.] episode 7. Dedicated to chaos (ca. 120 min.) -- [pt. 8.] episode 8. Risk (ca. 120 min.) -- [pt. 9.] episode 9. The adventure (ca. 120 min.) -- [pt. 10.] episode 10. A masterpiece by midnight (ca. 120 VI 0895 - Johann Sebastian Bach. VHS cassette. 1998. 115 min. Presents biography of the Baroque composer. Includes performances from his works and footage of original Bach manuscripts. VI 0804 - Joseph Krips Conducts Mozart. VHS cassette. 2000. 88min. Pierrette Alarie, soprano; Leopold Simoneau, tenor; Malcolm Frager, piano; CBC Symphony Orchestra, Josef Krips, conductor. VI 0802 - Le Nozze Di Figaro. 2 VHS cassettes. 1994. 190 min. A battle of the sexes, loaded with confusion, mixed identities, a boy dressed up as a girl, and hilarious dialogue with plenty of double entendre. VI 0080 - Leonard Bernstein: Teachers & Teaching. VHS cassette. 1988. 60 min. Leonard Bernstein recounts stories about key figures in his own musical education. This autobiographical essay is a tribute to learning and teaching. VI 0001 - Leonard Bernstein's Young Peoples Concerts. 10 VHS cassettes. (b&w and color) 1993. Broadcasted on television between 1958 and 1970, members of the New York Philharmonic and Mr. Bernstein explore musical ideas or questions. The programs challenge students to listen to and think about music carefully. A. What does music mean? (60 min) / What is orchestration? (59 min) VI 1252 - Lincolnshire Posy. 2 DVDs. 2005. 160 min. Watch and listen to Frederick Fennell rehearse the U.S. Navy Band in preparation for the first performance of his critical edition of Lincolnshire Posy for the 1987 Midwest Clinic. VI 1082 - Liszt: Annees de Pelerinage = Years of Pilgrimage. DVD. 2006. 116 min. Première année : Suisse = First year : Switzerland -- Deuxième année : Italie = Second year : Italy. VI 0843 - Live from the Met Highlights. VHS cassette. 1989. 71 min. Highlights from the television series Live from the Met: Centennial gala, Un Ballo in maschera, Don Carlo, La Boheme, Tannhauser, Lucia di Lammermoor. VI 0224 - Lohengrin. VHS cassette. 1990. 2 VHS cassettes. 223 minutes. This program of Wagner's three-act opera is performed by Placido Domingo and the chorus and orchestra of The Vienna State Opera. VI 0719 - Luther and the Reformation. VHS cassette. 1990. 60 min. Flutist James Galway discusses the impact of the Reformation on the history of music, focusing on the work of J.S. Bach and the importance of church organs and chorale singing. VI 1566 - Marching Band Director's Video Toolbox. DVD. 1997. 26 min. An essential resource for anyone looking to understand the key building blocks to effective marching band drill design as presented by two of today's leaders in the marching band world. VI 0215 - Mendelssohn. VHS cassette. 2011-. Several of Mendelssohn's works are woven throughout this program highlighting his struggle to overcome bigotry and hostility. VI 0930 - Messiah: the 250th Anniversary Performance. VHS cassette. 1992. 158 min. Sylvia McMair, soprano ; Anne Sofie von Otter, mezzo-soprano ; Michael Chance, alto ; Jerry Hadley, tenor ; Robert Lloyd, bass ; Academy and Chorus of St. Martin in the Fields ; Sir Neville Marriner, conducting. VI 0129 - Mozart. VHS cassette. 55 minutes. Revealing Mozart's creative processes, the video lets the listener see his Austria and hear his music. VI 0216 - Mozart. VHS cassette. 26 minutes. A video from The Great Composers series, this program records his life, times, and struggles. VI 0774 - Music Education Advocate's Toolkit. CD-ROM, VHS cassette, music advocate's guidebook, & "Learning to play" brochures. 2002. VI 0044 - Music of Antonio Vivaldi. VHS cassette. 1987. 29 min. The composer introduces his music and explains the variety of professional opportunities available to a musician in Venice during the early 18th century. VI 0046 - Music of Thomas Morley. VHS cassette. 1987. 29 min. Based on historic information. Morley defends himself against accusations of plagiarism, extortion and espionage. Dance and comedy in the Renaissance style enliven musical performances by the Oklahoma Collegium Musicum. VI 0454 - The Mystery of Gregorian chants. VHS cassette. 1994. 60 min. View 12 Gothic and Romanesque churches and monasteries in Europe while listening to Gregorian chants tell the story of the life of Jesus Christ from Advent to Easter. VI 0071 - The Nutcracker. VHS cassette. 100 min. The Bolshoi Ballet performs the beloved Christmas ballet based on Hoffman's original tale and set to Tchaikovsky's music. After a Christmas eve celebration, a servant falls asleep and enters a dream world where toys come alive. VI 0223 - Otello. VHS cassette. 1992. 146 minutes. A musical drama by Giuseppe Verdi after the Shakespearean play by the same name. This version is performed by the Royal Opera House, Georg Solti conducting. VI 0041 - Pagliacci. VHS cassette. 1982. 70 min. This two-act opera by Ruggero Leoncavallo concerns the buffoon who must laugh to make others laugh while his heart is breaking. VI 0222 - Pavarotti: At Juilliard. VHS Cassette. 1979. 60 minutes. In this program, Pavarotti sings and coaches young singers at the Julliard School of Music with his usual vigor and enthusiasm. VI 0803 - Perahia Plays Beethoven. 3 VHS cassettes. 1988. 210 min. Performance of five Beethoven piano concertos in the Royal Festival Hall in London. VI 0081 - Phillips on Tuba. VHS cassette. VI 0047 - Renaissance of Monteverdi. VHS cassette. 1981. 29 min. The cultural, political and historical background to a courtly madrigal by Claudio Monteverdi is explained. Scenes of rehearsal and preparation of a Ballo from the Magrigals of Love and War. VI 0987 - Requiem. VHS cassette. 1997? 96 min. A live gathering of the following performers: Margaret Price, Jessye Norman, sopranos ; José Carreras, tenor ; Ruggero Raimondi, bass ; London Symphony Orchestra ; Edinburgh Festival Chorus ; Claudio Abbado, conductor. VI 0413 - Rhythms to Nirvana. VHS cassette. 1999. 30 min. Provides an overview of the history of Indian classical music, from its divine origins to the present day. VI 0797 - Rigoletto. VHS cassette + booklet. 1990. 116 min. Performers include: Ingvar Wixell, Edita Gruberova, Luciano Pavarotti, Victoria Vergara, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Fedora Barbieri ; Wiener Philharmoniker ; Riccardo Chailly, conductor. VI 1200 - Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. DVD. 2004. 77 min. Jean Eckart ; production designers, Jean Eckart, William Eckart ; choreographer, Jonathan Lucas; orchestrations, Robert Russell Bennett. VI 1341 - Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music. 2 DVDs. 2006. 175 min. Disc One: The feature. Running commentary by Robert Wise -- DVD-ROM link to The Sound of Music web sites and events. VI 1053 - Roots: The Saga of an American Classic. DVD. 2003. 47 min. For eight nights in 1977, America came face to face with slavery depicted, for the first time, from the black point of view. It was an unforgettable experience. This penetrating retrospective considers the impact of the landmark miniseries 'Roots, ' the catalyst for a long-overdue dialogue on race relations in the U.S. Interviews with producer David L. Wolper and cast members LeVar Burton, Ben Vereen, Leslie Uggams, Maya Angelou, Richard Roundtree, Sam Bennett, and Ed Asner are featured. VI 1208 - Franz Schubert. DVD + 2 CDs. 2005. 53 min. Portrays the life and career of Franz Schubert through a series of documentary vignettes interspersed with musical movements drawn from two of the composers quartets (Death and the Maiden and Rosamunde) and two of his lieder (The Erl King and Serenade). DVD: Movement I: The Erl King (Erlkönig) -- Movement II: String Quartet no. 14 in D minor -- Movement III: String quartet no. 13 in A minor, Op. 29, No.1 -- Movement IV: "Schwanengesang" -- Movement V: String Quartet No. 13 in A minor Op.29 no.1 "Rosamund" Allegro ma non troppo -- Movement VI: String Quartet no. 14 in D minor Allegro. CD 1: Symphony no. 5 in B flat major, D485 -- Symphony no. 8 in B minor, D759 "Unfinished/Unvollendete" -- Ungarische Melodie in B minor, D817 -- Lieder: Liebesbotschaft, D957 no. 1 ; Standchen, D957 no. 4 ; An Silvia, op. 106 no. 4, D891 ; An die Musik, D547 ; Erlkonig, D328. CD 2: Impromptu in B flat major, op. 142/3, D935 no. 3 "Rosamunde" -- Forellenquintett in A major, D667 -- Impromptu in A flat major, op. 142/2, D935 no. 2 -- Quartettsatz in C minor, D703 -- Piano trio in B flat major, D898: Andante con moto. VI 0217 - Schubert. VHS cassette. 1997. 25 min. This program traces the short life of Franz Schubert, generally considered the greatest exponent of German songs. VI 1018 - Simon and Garfunkel: The Concert at Central Park. DVD. 2003. Mrs. Robinson -- Homeward bound -- America -- Me & Julio -- Scarborough fair -- April comes she will -- Wake up little Susie -- Still crazy after all these years -- American tune -- Late in the evening -- Slip slidin' away -- A heart in New York -- The late great Johnny Ace -- Kodachrome/Maybelline -- Bridge over troubled water -- Fifty ways to leave your lover -- The boxer -- Old friends -- The 59th Street Bridge song -- The sounds of silence. VI 0524 - Singing in General Music. VHS cassette. 1994. 26 min. Discusses the importance of singing in general music. VI 0017 - The Stations of Bach. VHS cassette, audio cassette, study & user guides. 30 min ea. A humanities course produced for S.C. educational television, the four unites traces the life and musical legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach. VI 0049 - Story of the Symphony. 4 VHS cassettes. 1984. 90 min each. In this BBC series Andre Previn conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in some of the most popular works in the concert repertoire. Previn also talks about the composer and his music. A. Haydn & Mozart -- Symphonies Nos. 87 and 39 VI 0218 - Tchaikovsky. VHS cassette. 1997. 26 min. This program follows Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's unsteady fortunes and musical progress until him mysterious death in 1893. It also includes rare archival footage of Evgeny Kissin and members of the Bolshoi Ballet in performance. VI 0050 - La Traviata. VHS cassette. 1988. 135 min. Sung in Italian with English subtitles, this is the Glyndebourne Festival Opera's version. Violetta, the lovely courtesan, is doomed to die of consumption. She finds true love with Alfredo, only to sacrifice her happiness to protect her reputation. VI 0534 - La Traviata. VHS cassette. 1992. 140 min. Beverly Sills, Henry Price, Richard Fredricks, supporting soloists; Filene Center Orchestra; Filene Center Chorus; Julius Rudel, conductor. VI 0775 - Triad Video Workshop. 6 VHS cassettes + workbook. 1993. 195 min. 1. Creating physical energy in the choral rehearsal (35 min.) VI 0999 - Tribute to Gershwin. DVD. 2001. 72 min. A concert of music by George Gershwin, performed at the Piazza Riforma in Lugano, Switzerland in July 1998. VI 0141 - Il Trovatore. VHS cassette. 1988. 133 min. Featuring Eva Marton and Luicano Pavarotti, the 1853 composition by Puccini is subtitled in English. VI 0988 - Van Cliburn: A Portrait. VHS cassette. 2000. 54 min. In this documentary, Van Cliburn's dedication to the development of young artists is shown in his work with the Interlochen Music Camp. Leading a student orchestra, Cliburn rehearses the Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 for a concert in which he will both conduct and appear as piano soloist. VI 0452 - Viola. VHS cassette. 1991. 63 min. The MAESTRO instructional video series is designed to give students an overview of important information about their new instrument and to show them the various skills they will need to develop as they learn to play. VI 0453 - Violin. VHS cassette. 1991. 45 min. The MAESTRO instructional video series is designed to give students an overview of important information about their new instrument and to show them the various skills they will need to develop as they learn to play. VI 1084 - Violin Concerto in D Major, op. 35 . DVD. 1999, 1990. 98 min. Pavel Kogan conducts the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, featuring two concertos by Tchaikovsky and a caprice by Paganini. VI 0219 - Vivaldi. VHS cassette. 1997. 25 min. In this program, the few precise details known about the life of this enigmatic priest/composer help to illuminate his fantastic catalog of works. VI 0446 - West Side Story. VHS cassette. 1998. 151 min. A modern version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet set in the Puerto Rican section of New York City. VI 1065 What is Chinese Opera? DVD. 2004. 35 min. This program provides a very basic introduction to Chinese opera. It is divided into seven sections that cover different character roles in Chinese opera: gesture, singing style, musical instruments used for accompaniment, scenery, costumes, and training of opera singers and actors. VI 1233 What You Mean, We? DVD. 1986. 20 min. In order to keep up with her hectic schedule of creating and performing art and music as well as meeting the press, etc., Laurie Anderson has herself cloned. VI 1512 What They See is What You Get. DVD. 2007. 77 min. The purpose of this video is to demonstrate ways to communicate musical intent non-verbally. The natural human propensity to use body movement to emphasize ideas and to send clear and specific messages, with or without speech, is explored and clearly demonstrated, and conducting instruction on the video emphasizes the entire body as the vehicle of communication. VI 1189 - Whole Voice: Its Sound and Range. DVD. 2004. 82 min. Cicely Berry, voice director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, leads well-known American and British actors in exercises focusing on their voices: breathing to extend their voice supply, exercises on the muscularity of consonants and on the openness of vowels, relaxation to root the voice and give it depth and range and resonance -- to find its strength without tension, and to find their own individual sound -- their voice. VI 1203 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. DVD + 2 CDs. 2005. 52 min. Acclaimed as one of the greatest composers in musical history, the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was already apparent at the early age of six. At that age he amazed audiences with his instrumental and compositional skills. A prolific composer, he composed in all possible genres -- opera, concerto, chamber music, solo music, songs, masses, and oratorios. Mozart's music is universally loved, the perfect expression of classical form and grace. CD1: Le Nozze di Figaro: Overture -- Piano concerto No. 21 in C major K.467 "Elvira Madigan": Andante -- Piano sonata in A major K.331: Rondo alla Turca -- Clarinet concerto in A major K.622 "Out of Africa": Adagio -- Jupiter Symphony in C major K.661: Allegro vivace -- Requiem in D minor K.626: Requiem aeternam -- Ave verum corpus -- Clarinet Quintet in A major K.581: Allegro -- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Serenade in G Major K.525: Allegro: Romanze, andante: Menuetto: Rondo, allegro -- Flute concerto no. 1 in G major K.313: Allegro. CD2: Cosi Fan Tutte: Overture -- Flute/Harp concerto in C major K.299: Andantino -- Piano concerto in F major K.459: Allegro assai -- Gran partita in B flat major K.361: Adagio -- Symphony in C major K.425 Linzer: Andante -- Serenata Notturna in D major K.239: Marcia -- Posthorn serenade in D major K.320: Concertante (andante grazioso) -- Violin concerto No. 5 in A major K.219: Allegro aperto -- Piano sonata in C major K.545: Allegro -- Le Nozze di Figaro: Voi che sapete. VI 0527 - Wolfgang Mozart. VHS cassette. 1999. 50 min. Mozart scholars paint a portrait of the outcast master whose work would revolutionize nearly every area of music. Includes performances of Mozart's works by conductor Zubin Mehta, violinist Isaac Stern, and flutist James Galway. |
