FAU Libraries Media Center - Videographies, Opera

VH 0634 Abduction from the Seraglio, The
Summary: Belmonte, a Spanish nobleman, arrives at the palace of Pasha Selim to seek his beloved Konstanze in order to rescue her from the hands of the Pasha. 140 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: OPERA

VH 0633 Agrippina
Summary: Agrippina, Empress of Rome whose position at the side of her husband is not enough, wants to elevate her son by her first marriage, Nero, to the throne, in order to be able to determine through him alone, the succession of power. 160 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: OPERA

VH 0636 Aida
Summary: A performance of Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Aida" in four acts. 160 Min. VIDEO 1986 Subject: OPERA

VH 0689 Albert Herring
Summary: Albert Herring is a gullible, naive and good-hearted greengrocer. Much to his embarrassment, he is made Village May King when it is discovered that there are no longer any girls with the necessary virtuous qualifications. 145 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: OPERA

VH 0690 Andrea Chenier
Summary: Sung in Italian, English subtitles. 120 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: OPERA

VH 7108 Anna Bolena
Summary: A live performance, recorded in 1984. 157 Min. VIDEO 1984 Subject: DRAMA, OPERA

VH 4223 Un Ballo in Maschera
Summary: Luciano Pavarotti heads an illustrious cast in this production of Verdi's classic. Director Elijah Moshinsky places his provocative "Ballo" in 18th Century Boston, on the eve of the American Revolution. This presentation is subtitled in English and was taped during the February 16, 1980 performance at the Metropolitan Opera. 150 Min. VIDEO 1980 Subject: OPERA

VH 0691 Barber of Seville, The
Summary: Sung in Italian with English subtitles. 155 Min. VIDEO 1982 Subject: OPERA

VH 0702 Beggar's Opera, The
Summary: A special studio recording of John Gay's ballad opera about 18th century London's world of thievery, lechery, deceit and corruption, which includes all 69 of the period ballads. 135 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: OPERA

VH 6201 Berlioz Takes a Trip...
Summary: Program #1)"Berlioz Takes a Trip" (52 min.) describes the Symphonic Fantastique by Hector Berlioz. Includes excerpts from the Symphonie Fantastique. Program #2) "Two Ballet Birds" (52 min.) discusses selections from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. Program #3) "Fidelio: A Celebration of Life" analyses Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio. 155 Min. VIDEO 1994 Subject: CLASSICAL, OPERA, DANCE Series: YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS

VH 7451 La Boheme
Summary: Film of Metropolitan Opera's production of the opera by Puccini. 141 Min. VIDEO 1982 Subject: OPERA

VH 6141 La Boheme
Summary: Mirella Freni, Sandra Pacetti (sopranos); Luciano Pavarotti (tenor); Gino Quilico, Stephen Dickson (baritones); Nicolai Ghiaurov (bass); supporting soloists; San Francisco Opera chorus; San Francisco Opera orchestra; chorus director, Ian Robertson; conductor, Tiziano Severini. 111 Min. VIDEO 1989 Subject: OPERA

VH 0629 Boris Godunov: Acts 1 & 2
Summary: A version of Mussorgsky's opera about the half-crazed Tsar. 096 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: OPERA

VH 0630 Boris Godunov: Acts 3 & 4
Summary: A version of Mussorgsky's opera about the half-crazed Tsar. 080 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: OPERA

VH 0631 Carmen: Act 1
Summary: The passion and brilliance of Georges Bizet's Carmen are now fully realized as the Royal Opera House celebrates its first new staging of this classic in nearly 20 years. This production, directed by eminent Spanish actress/director Nuria Espert, Marks the return to Covent Garden of Zubin Mehta, who conducts the chorus and orchestra of the Royal Opera House with inimitable eloquence and spirit. Sung in French with English subtitles. 055 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: OPERA

VH 0632 Carmen: Acts 2, 3 & 4
Summary: The passion and brilliance of Georges Bizet's Carmen are now fully realized as the Royal Opera House celebrates its first new staging of this classic in nearly 20 years. This production, directed by eminent Spanish actress/director Nuria Espert, Marks the return to Covent Garden of Zubin Mehta, who conducts the chorus and orchestra of the Royal Opera House with inimitable eloquence and spirit. Sung in French with English subtitles. 109 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: OPERA

VH 4228 Cavalleria Rusticana
Summary: An opera in one act. Director: Franco Zeffirelli. 071 Min. VIDEO 1982 Subject: OPERA

VH 0625 Le Cinesi
Summary: In Le Cinesi, three bored young ladies are excited by the appearance of a young man back from visiting the great salons of the world. Echo et Narcisse is the story of the unrequited love of Echo for Narcissus, a youth entranced by his own reflection. 069 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: DRAMA, OPERA Series: L'INNOCENZA ED IL PIACER

VH 0628 Der Rosenkavalier (Act 3)
Summary: Recorded in stereo hi-fi. Sung in German, with English subtitles. 066 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: OPERA

VH 0627 Der Rosenkavalier (Acts 1 & 2)
Summary: Recorded in stereo hi-fi. Sung in German, with English subtitles. 138 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: OPERA

VH 7147 Die Zauberflote= The Magic Flute
Summary: 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. 167 Min. VIDEO 1991 Subject: DRAMA, OPERA

VH 4238 Don Carlo, Part 1
Summary: Subtitled in English and taped during the March 26, 1983 performance at the Metropolitan Opera. 214 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: OPERA

VH 4239 Don Carlo, Part 2
Summary: Subtitled in English and taped during the March 26, 1983 performance at the Metropolitan Opera. 214 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: OPERA

VH 4222 Don Giovanni
Summary: Mozart's operatic masterwork "Don Giovanni". This production was filmed on location in Vicenza, a town near Venice, Italy. The canals and the 16th century mansion " The Palladio" provide "Don Giovanni" with a setting which no operatic stage can ever rival. The story centers around a young nobleman who is obsessed with amorous conquest. It follows his romantic exploits and continued encounters with Donna Anna, the woman who plots to destroy him. Director: Joseph Losey. 177 Min. VIDEO Subject: OPERA

VH 4548 Dvorak in Prague: A Celebration
Summary: On December 15, 1993, one hundred years after Dvorak's most famous work his Ninth Symphony, "From the New World" had its premiere in New York, some of the world's leading artists perform there in the composer's honor. 088 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: OPERA

VH 0626 Echo et Narcisse
Summary: In Le Cinesi, three bored young ladies are excited by the appearance of a young man back from visiting the great salons of the world. Echo et Narcisse is the story of the unrequited love of Echo for Narcissus, a youth entranced by his own reflection. 099 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: DRAMA, OPERA Series: L'INNOCENZA ED IL PIACER

VH 4227 An Evening with Joan Sutherland & Luciano Pavarotti
Summary: Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Chorus Master- David Stivender, conducted by Richard Bonynge. 115 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: OPERA

VH 5361 Facing the Future
Summary: Explores Russian music and cinema and looks at how new media forms are shaping Russia today. Mussorgsky's opera Boris Godunov dramatized the conflict between power and the people. Sergei Eisentsein retold history with silent films of such power that they became more real than actual events. 060 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: OPERA Series: FACE OF RUSSIA, THE

VH 6292 Faust & Rigoletto
Summary: In this special musical experience, twelve popular arias come to life through the interpretations of some of Europe's most talented animators, taking the viewer on an entertaining journey combining the world's most powerful music with fantastic animated images. 060 Min. VIDEO 1973 Subject: OPERA Series: WHO'S AFRAID OF OPERA?

VH 4236 La Forza Del Destino, Part 1
Summary: "La Forza Del Destino" is Verdi's panoramic tragedy of honor and vengeance in 18th century Spain and Italy. Its characters ranging from aristocrats to camp followers, from soldiers to monks are all swept up in the irresistible power of destiny. Subtitled in English. 179 Min. VIDEO 1984 Subject: OPERA

VH 4237 La Forza Del Destino, Part 2
Summary: "La Forza Del Destino" is Verdi's panoramic tragedy of honor and vengeance in 18th century Spain and Italy. Its characters ranging from aristocrats to camp followers, from soldiers to monks are all swept up in the irresistible power of destiny. Subtitled in English. 179 Min. VIDEO 1984 Subject: OPERA

VH 6850 Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, The
Summary: An adaptation of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera stage production of the Gershwins' classic musical drama Porgy and Bess, which portrays the lives of the occupants of Catfish Row. 184 Min. VIDEO 1993 Subject: OPERA

VH 4234 La Gioconda
Summary: Barnaba, spy for the Inquisition, lusts for the lovely street singer, Gioconda, and to attain his goal betrays the Genoan Prince Enzo and his beloved Laura. He even murders the mother of the woman he desires. Acts 1, 2, & 3. 132 Min. VIDEO 1986 Subject: OPERA

VH 4235 La Gioconda
Summary: Barnaba, spy for the Inquisition, lusts for the lovely street singer, Gioconda, and to attain his goal betrays the Genoan Prince Enzo and his beloved Laura. He even murders the mother of the woman he desires. Act 4. 037 Min. VIDEO 1986 Subject: OPERA

VH 4231 Giuseppe Verdi Il Trovatore
Summary: Opera in four parts. 133 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: OPERA

VH 0682 Higglety Pigglety Pop!
Summary: Bored with her luxurious life, Jennie, a dog, goes out into the world to look for "something more than everything". She learns that the World Mother Goose Theatre needs a leading lady and becomes the star of the show. 060 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: LITERATURE-I, OPERA

VH 0669 Il Matrimonio Segreto
Summary: Sung in Italian with English subtitles. 140 Min. VIDEO 1986 Subject: OPERA

VH 7146 Il Tabarro
Summary: Both works, Il Tabarro, and Pagliacci, are sung in Italian with English subtitles. 141 Min. VIDEO 1994 Subject: OPERA

VH 0683 Il Trittico
Summary: Three one-act operas filmed at La Scala: Il Tabarro, Suor Angelica, Gianni Schicchi. 150 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: OPERA

VH 0686 Il Trovatore
Summary: The majestic Arena di Verona, with stage designs by sculptor Mario Ceroli, is the setting for this 1985 filmed production of Verdi's famous tragic opera. 150 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: OPERA

VH 0670 Intermezzo
Summary: Sung in English. 155 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: OPERA

VH 4220 Jose Carreras Comeback Recital in Spain
Summary: This is the long awaited video of Jose Carreras comeback recital at Peralada Castle in Spain during the summer of 1988. The tenor, who has undergone two bone marrow transplants in his fight against leukemia performs a wonderfully varied program of song's by Tosti, Puccini, Massenet, Faure and others. This concert confirms that Jose Carreras is still one of the greatest singers of our time. 082 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: CONCERT, OPERA

VH 0703 L'Enfant et les Sortileges (Ravel's)
Summary: The Bewitched Child tells the tale of a boy who is angry because he does not want to learn his lessons. He destroys his books and vandalizes his room. But the room comes to life, chairs, grandfather clock, teacup and teapot and seeks revenge. 046 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: OPERA

VH 0667 Love of Three Oranges, The
Summary: Sung in French with English subtitles. 120 Min. VIDEO 1982 Subject: OPERA

VH 4233 Lucia Di Lammermoor
Summary: Based on sir Walter Scott's novel, "The Bride of Lammermoor." Subtitled in English. Recorded during the 301st Metropolitan Opera performance, November 13, 1982. 128 Min. VIDEO 1983 Subject: OPERA

VH 4225 Madama Butterfly: Puccini
Summary: A performance of the Puccini opera about an American soldier and the Japanese woman he loves. Director: Jean-Pierre Ponnelle. 144 Min. VIDEO 1974 Subject: OPERA

VH 6231 Madame Butterfly
Summary: The heart wrenching story of a beautiful young geisha who sacrifices her family, her religion, and ultimately her life for her American husband. Directed by Frederic Mitterand with soprano Ying Huang and tenor Richard Troxell. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. 129 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: OPERA

VH 6144 Magic Flute Story, The
Summary: Opera for children. Presents Mozart's comic opera tale of Prince Tamino and Princess Pamina, young lovers who use the powers of a magic flute to battle the forces of evil that threaten to keep them apart. 042 Min. VIDEO 1994 Subject: OPERA, MUSICAL

VH 0643 Oedipus Rex / The Flood
Summary: In response to an invitation to create a special work for television, Stravinsky teamed with George Balanchine in 1960 to develop this dance/drama based on the story of Noah. Dramatic staging and stellar vocal performances highlight this production of Stravinsky's 1927 opera/oratorio. First part 60 min., second part 30 min. 090 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: DRAMA, OPERA

VH 4218 Opera: Two to Six
Summary: A look at some of the great operatic ensembles, ranging from duet to sextette. Producer Henry Jaffe assembled a group of superlative talents for this 1968 telecast and scored a particularly exciting coup by pairing Joan Sutherland and Tito Gobbi in a section of Act 2 of Puccini's "Tasca, " a role Miss Sutherland never sang on stage. The singers discuss the ensembles and their insights into interpretation with conductor Donald Vorhees. 052 Min. VIDEO 1988 Subject: OPERA

VH 4229 Pagliacci
Summary: Opera in one prologue and two acts. Director: Franco Zeffirelli. 071 Min. VIDEO 1982 Subject: OPERA

VH 4226 Pavarotti and Levine in Recital
Summary: Luciano Pavarotti, tenor and James Levine, piano. 072 Min. VIDEO 1990 Subject: OPERA

VH 0641 Puccini
Summary: Puccini was involved in a scandal which nearly ruined his career. He is depicted here in a dramatic presentation concerning it. The inclusion of a recent production of his unfinished Turandot shows parallels between the composer's life and his work. 113 Min. VIDEO 1984 Subject: OPERA

VH 6092 Royal Opera Production of Otello
Summary: The island of Cyprus is besieged by a Turkish fleet. Otello, a moor in the service of Venice, has been appointed to command the island's forces against the attackers. Cast: Placido Domingo, Kiria Te Kanawa, Segei Leiferkus. 146 Min. VIDEO 1992 Subject: OPERA

VH 0685 Sherrill Milnes at Juilliard: An Opera Master Class
Summary: Six advanced voice students perform for renowned baritone, Sherrill Milnes. Milnes then critiques and instructs each student, frequently interrupting his narrative to demonstrate vocal technique and phrasing. 075 Min. VIDEO 1987 Subject: OPERA

VH 4221 Sutherland, Horne, Bonynge Gala Concert
Summary: On June 12, 1985, the Sydney Opera House hosted the greatest exponents of the art of "bel canto": John Sutherland and Marilyn Horne with Richard Bonynge conducting the Elizabethan Symphony Orchestra. It was proclaimed as the Australian Opera's "Night of a Lifetime." The two finest voices of this century combined to give us a rare and memorable performance. 142 Min. VIDEO 1986 Subject: OPERA

VH 6096 Tosca
Summary: Cavaradossi the painter is arrested and tortured for helping Angelotti, a political prisoner, to escape. His lady love, Tosca, promises herself to Scarpia, the chief of police, in order to obtain Cavaradossi's release. When he is executed anyway, Tosca kills herself. 149 Min. VIDEO 1986 Subject: OPERA

VH 6293 La Traviata & Daughter of the Regiment
Summary: Uses puppets to outline the story of the opera and to comment on the action. 060 Min. VIDEO 1972 Subject: OPERA Series: WHO'S AFRAID OF OPERA?

VH 6142 Turandot
Summary: "Turandot's" eternal theme of transfigured love triumphant over barbaric cruelty, combined with the opulent beauty of Puccini's music, make the composer's final masterpiece one of the best loved works in the operatic repertoire. 123 Min. VIDEO 1994 Subject: OPERA

VH 6109 Unanswered Question, The Lecture 6, The Poetry of Earth
Summary: Examines how Igor Stravinsky kept tonality viable while experimenting freely with dissonance. Includes a complete performance of Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex by The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Harvard Glee Club. 177 Min. VIDEO 1992 Subject: OPERA

VH 0672 Where the Wild Things Are
Summary: A young boy named Max is creating chaos around the house. His mother sends him to bed without any supper. In his bedroom Max conjures up a fantasy world and sails to the Land of the Wild Things. 040 Min. VIDEO 1985 Subject: LITERATURE-I, OPERA