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By Sonnleithner, Joseph Ferdinand, 1766-1835 Treitschke, Georg Friedrich, 1776-1842 Nylund, Camilla Kaufmann, Jonas Muff, Alfred PolgÃr, LÃszló Magnuson, Elizabeth Strehl, Christoph BidziÅski, BogusÅaw BermÃdez, Gabriel Harnoncourt, Nikolaus Bouilly, Jean Nicolas, 1763-1842 Oper ZÃórich. Orchester Opernhaus ZÃórich. Chorc2005., TDK Marketing Europe GmbH Call No: DVD Opera Beethoven Fidelio (2004) Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Rovi Media Collection.Summary Note: German opera with spoken dialogue by Ludwig van Beethoven, his only opera. The German libretto was originally prepared by Joseph Sonnleithner from the French of Jean-Nicolas Bouilly and the work premiered at Vienna's Theater an der Wien on 20 November 1805. The next year Stephan von Breuning helped shorten the three acts to two. After further work on the libretto by Georg Friedrich Treitschke a final version performed at the Kärntnertortheater on 23 May 1814. By convention both of the first two versions are referred to as Leonore.The opera tells how Leonore, disguised as a prison guard named "Fidelio", rescues her husband Florestan from death in a political prison. Bouilly's scenario fits Beethoven's aesthetic and political outlook: a story of personal sacrifice, heroism and eventual triumph (the usual topics of Beethoven's "middle period") with its underlying struggle for liberty and justice mirroring contemporary political movements in Europe. Some notable moments in the opera include the "Prisoners' Chorus", an ode to freedom sung by a chorus of political prisoners, Florestan's vision of Leonore come as an angel to rescue him, and the scene in which the rescue finally takes place. The finale celebrates Leonore's bravery with alternating contributions of soloists and chorus.
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[2013]., 021500., ArtHaus Musik Call No: DVD Opera Berg-Lulu-2013 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Rovi Media Collection.
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By Kvapil, Jaroslav, 1868-1950 Herheim, Stefan Papatanasiu, Myrtò îernoch, Pavel Persson, Annalena, 1971- White, Willard Morloc, RenÃe Isachenko, Ekaterina Kim, Younghee Javakhidze, Nona Hubbard, Julian GrÃgoire, Andrà Coulon, Marc Fischer, ÃdÃm, 1949- DvoÅÃk, AntonÃÚn, 1841-1904 ThÃâtre royal de la Monnaie ThÃâtre royal de la Monnaie. ChÅurs ThÃâtre royal de lac2014., EuroArts Call No: DVD Opera Dvorak-Rusalka-2014 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Rovi Media Collection.Summary Note: "AntoÃÚn DvoÅÃk's next to last opera draws its substance from the underwater wonderland of little mermaids, Undines and Melusines: Rusalka, a water nymph, wishes to become human in order to be loved by the young prince. Despite being warned against it, she asks the witch JeÅibaba to help her. In order for her wish to be fulfilled, Rusalka must give up her voice and face eternal damnation if her love fails. Jaroslav Kvapil's libretto inspired DvoÅÃk to compose a masterpiece, a compelling opera full of poignant lyricism and dramatic twists. ÃdÃm Fisher and Stefan Herheim masterfully present this "lyrical fairytale' at La Monnaire. In this widely acclaimed interpretation, the fairytale elements assume frighteningly realistic dimensions making this enchanting proudction a psychoanalytical study of male fantasies and female archetypes."--Container.
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By Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893 Holten, Kasper, 1973- ShilovskiÚ, K. (Konstantin), 1849-1893 Keenlyside, Simon Stoyanova, Krassimira Rackett, Thom Olsen, Vigdis Hentze BrÅlÃÚk, Pavol Maximova, Elena Montague, Diana Wilkinson, Kathleen Rose, Peter, 1961- Mortagne, Christophe Kim, Jihoon Ticciati, Robin, 1983- Stensgaard, Mia Lindsay, Katrina GÃœbbel, Wolfgang[2013]., Opus Arte Call No: DVD Opera Tchaikovsky-Eugene Onegin-2013 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Rovi Media Collection.Summary Note: Kasper Holten's inaugural production as director of opera for The Royal Opera returns to Pushkin's verse novella to reveal the shadows of memory which haunt Tchaikovsky's lyric tragedy. Using doubles to suggest the paths taken, or not taken, by its two impulsive protagonists, Holten gives eloquent voice to the loss and regret that lies at the heart of Eugene Onegin. Simon Keenlyside and Krassimira Stoyanova bring both experience and dynamic energy to the pair of protagonists, while the youthful, 'heartrending' tenor of Pavol Breslik and the idiomatic sweep of Robin Ticciati's 'inspired' conducting (The Independent) were enthusiastically received at the premiere of this visually opulent staging.
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2003., Adult, HBO Video Call No: DVD Fic Normal L Edition: Widescreen version (16x9). Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Rovi Media Collection.Summary Note: Roy and Irma are a devoted couple living a normal life in rural Illinois. At a party celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, Roy inexplicably blacks out. As he awakens, it is with the realization that his life must change forever. Roy confesses to Irma that he's a woman trapped in a man's body and that he wants a sex change. A surprise to his wife, turns out to be a shock to the church-going community. Now Roy must face his friends, co-workers and his own children as he confronts his own transformation.
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By Illica, Luigi, 1857-1919 Giacosa, Giuseppe, 1847-1906 Voulgaridou, Alexia Damian, Cristina, 1977- Ilinci, Teodor Vasar, Lauri, 1970- Joel, Alexander, 1971- Boussard, Vincent Lemaire, Vincent Lacroix, Christian, 1951- Levi, Guido Hoyer, Myriam Belasco, David, 1853-1931 Long, John Luther, 1861-1927 Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924 Philharmonisc[2014]., ArtHaus Musik Call No: DVD Opera Puccini-Madama Butterfly-2014 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Rovi Media Collection.
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By Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929 KuÅej, Martin Breisach, Felix LipovÅek, Marjana Johansson, Eva, 1958- Diener, Melanie, 1967- Schasching, Rudolf Muff, Alfred DohnÃnyi, Christoph von Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949 Orchester der Oper Zürich Opernhaus ZÃórich. Chor Opernhaus Zürich Arthaus Musik (Firm)c2012., ArtHaus Musik Call No: DVD Opera Strauss-Elektra-2012 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Rovi Media Collection.Summary Note: Elektra, whose father was murdered by her mother KlytÃnmnestra and her lover Aegisth, does not hide her hatred for her mother and father-in-law and is treated brutally. Her sister Chrysothemis desperately tries to calm Elektra down, who lives only by her longing for her father and expectation of her younger brother Orest to avenge their father.