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- LUCIANO.. GENOVESE.. COSTELLO.. GOTTI... GRAVANO.. all are infamous and legendary names in the history of organized crime. This is one of the best and most detailed films ever done about the history of the Mafia in New York. It takes the viewer from the Mafia's roots in Sicily, through the Golden Age of the gangster in the 1930s and 40s to the down fall and collapse of the Mob in the 1990s. Featured are rare footage and photos, as well as interviews with six former Mafia members who are now in the witness protection program.
- Legendary violinist Jascha Heifetz conducts a master class at USC in 1962, offering insights into his virtuosic technique, creative process and charismatic personality.
- Scenes from three ballets, staged on the works of Russian classics, immerse the viewer in a fabulous atmosphere. You can watch the story of the noble prince and beauty Odette. The magic spell of the evil sorcerer prevents them from being together. But nothing can stop true love. Further, the story of a young couple of lovers, carefree enjoying life. Here the sultan from the east separates the young. As a result, he himself does not find happiness. And the story of the revolution in France. In the colorful plot - the capture of the palace and the death of the heroine.
- The career of dancer-defector Alexander Godunov traced from his days in Latvia, where Baryshnikov was a classmate, to his 1982 American tour. Performances, rare Soviet footage, interviews with Jacqueline Bisset and other friends.
- This program is a 125 Minute documentary in four chapters that celebrated the 200th birthday of the famous classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Presented by the famous composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, Bernstein analyzes the life of Beethoven, and illustrates his analysis with excerpts from three of Beethoven's works. It was originally televised by the CBS Television Network. Chapter one is the opening, where Bernstein introduces us to Beethoven, the person, and explains - through Beethoven's music - his personality, and the effect of his personality on his music and the effect of his music on his public persona. The music that is most heard during this chapter is excerpts from Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major. Chapter two is a presentation on Beethoven's single opera: Fidelio. In it, you are a fly on the wall as Bernstein and the Company rehearse the opera, and then you experience scenes from the actual performance which is analyzed scene by scene by Bernstein. Chapter three is a presentation on Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in D Minor. Bernstein starts off by discussing the work itself, its impact on us all, and how Beethoven is portrayed in the work. The listening emphasis for this chapter is the fourth movement known as "Ode To Joy". Incidentally, one of the four soloists in this work is a young Placido Domingo.
- The documentary Inside Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring traces the journey taken by the characters in the classic novel. In addition to offering insight into the characters, the filmmakers show what real-life works shaped the author's imagination as he created one of the most beloved books of the 20th century.
- Amália Rodrigues concert at New York's Town Hall part of her world tour to celebrate her 50th anniversary in the performing arts.
- A Documentary of J.J.R. Tolkiens The Hobbit.
- 4-part series on the life and memorable performances of the master pianist. Filmed in Chile, Boston, Philadelphia, and New York from 1983 to 1987. No other classical artist has been the focus of such a vast and complex video project.
- A moving look at the legendary dancer Rudolf Nureyev through the final decade of his life, when he struggled to continue in his role as artistic director of the Paris Opera Ballet even as he tried to keep his battle against AIDS a secret.