A John Williams celebration [DVD video] : opening gala concert

In a loving tribute to composer John Williams, Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in a cross-section of Maestro Williams' matchless canon.

Nota general:

Principally excerpts from motion picture music.

Originally broadcast on Great performances.

Special features: Interviews with John WIlliams, Gustavo Dudamel, and Itzhak Perlman (18 min.).

GVPL_PERFORMER:

Los Angeles Philharmonic ; Gustavo Dudamel, conductor ; Itzhak Perlman, violin (3rd-4th works) ; with additional performers.

Contenido:

Olympic fanfare & theme (the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets) -- Soundings -- Three pieces from Schindler's list. Remembrances ; Jewish town: Krakow Ghetto 1941 ; Theme -- Cadenza and variations from Fiddler on the roof : includes excerpts from the original Jerry Bock score -- Escapades : from Catch me if you can. Closing in ; Reflections ; Joy ride (Dan Higgins, alto saxophone ; Glenn Paulson, vibraphone ; Michael Valerio, string bass) -- Throne room and finale from Star wars -- Encores: Dry your tears, Africa : from Amistad (Los Angeles Children's Chorus) ; Excerpt from Jaws ; Imperial march : from The empire strikes back (John Williams, conductor).

GVPL_BIBLIO_538:

DVD; region 0; NTSC; picture format 16:9; PCM stereo, DTS 5.1; filmed in high definition.

Término de la materia:

Motion picture music -- Excerpts.

Fanfares.

Orchestral music.

Violin with orchestra.

Choruses, Secular (Children's voices) with orchestra.

Género:

Concert television programs.

LANGUAGE:

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