| Description |
1 videodisc (58 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert (18 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm) |
| Note |
The insert contains the DVD credits, the scene sequence, and a commentary by Christopher Swann that is in 4 different languages. |
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Originally released on videocassette in 1993. |
| Contents |
March : an introduction -- Classical symphony -- Overture on Hebrew themes. |
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Opening titles -- March in B flat op. 99 -- Serge Prokofiev (1891-1953) -- Peter and the Wolf op. 67. Let me tell you a story -- Early one morning Peter opened the gate -- On a branch of a big tree sat a bird ; The bird -- Just then a duck came waddling round ; The duck -- Something caught Peter's attention ; The cat -- Grandfather came out ; The Grandfather -- No sooner had Peter gone ; The wolf -- Peter, in the meantime, stood behind the closed gate -- Out of the woods came the hunters ; The hunters -- Overture on Hebrew themes, op. 34b -- Classical symphony, op. 26. Allegro -- Larghetto -- Gavotta: non troppo allegro -- Finale: molto vivace -- End titles (March in B flat, op 99) -- Bonus: Italian introduction by Roberto Benigni. |
| Credits |
Directed by Christopher Swann, Roger Law and Steve Bendelack ; produced by Joanna Beresford, Frances Peters ; devised by Claudio Abbado, Christopher Swann, Roger Law, and The Spitting Image Workshop (in collaboration with Ferrara Musica). |
| Performer |
Sting (English), Roberto Benigni (Italian) narrators ; members of Théâtre de Complicité ; Chamber Orchestra of Europe ; Claudio Abbado, conductor. |
| Summary |
"A delightful DVD of Prokofiev's universally beloved and popular "musical tale," brought to life by human actors in a fairytale world inhabited by Muppet-like characters. Pop star Sting (The Police) lends his voice to a Sting puppet for the witty, enlightening commentary that guides the viewer through this charming suite. Also included is the Italian version with commentary by Academy Award-winner Roberto Benigni, (Life is Beautiful) acted out by a Benigni puppet."--Www.hbdirect.com (viewed on Jan. 24, 2008). |
| System Details |
DVD-9; soundtracks in DTS 5.1, PCM stereo; aspect ratio 4:3. |
| Summary |
Visualization of Prokofiev's musical tale with human actors and "Splitting Image" puppetry; also incoroprates the Classical symphony, Overture on Hebrew themes and March in B flat. |
| Language |
Narration in English or Italian; subtitles in German, French, Spanish and Chinese; insert commentary is in English, German, French, and Italian. |
| Subject |
Monologues with music (Orchestra)
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Orchestral music.
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Children's films.
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Film adaptations.
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Puppets.
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Wolves -- Juvenile films.
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Boys -- Juvenile films.
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Children's stories.
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Boys. (OCoLC)fst00837358
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Children's films. (OCoLC)fst00855771
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Children's stories. (OCoLC)fst00856632
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Film adaptations. (OCoLC)fst00924250
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Monologues with music (Orchestra) (OCoLC)fst01025619
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Orchestral music. (OCoLC)fst01047289
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Puppets. (OCoLC)fst01084235
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Wolves. (OCoLC)fst01176536
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| Genre/Form |
DVD-Video discs.
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Children's films. (OCoLC)fst01920781
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Dance films. (OCoLC)fst01726275
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Musical films. (OCoLC)fst01710273
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Puppet films. (OCoLC)fst01710474
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Musical films.
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Children's films.
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Dance films.
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Puppet films.
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| Added Author |
Sting (Musician)
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Benigni, Roberto.
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Abbado, Claudio. Conductor.
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Swann, Christopher.
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Law, Roger.
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Bendelack, Steve.
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Beresford, Joanna.
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Peters, Frances.
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Prokofiev, Sergey, 1891-1953.
Peti︠a︡ i volk.
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Prokofiev, Sergey, 1891-1953.
Symphonies, no. 1, op. 25, D major.
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Prokofiev, Sergey, 1891-1953.
Uverti︠u︡ra na evreĭskie temy.
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Prokofiev, Sergey, 1891-1953.
Marches, band, op. 99, B♭ major.
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Chamber Orchestra of Europe. Performer.
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Théâtre de Complicité (Theatre company)
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Deutsche Grammophon (Firm)
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Ferrara Musica.
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| Added Title |
Prokofiev fantasy |
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Spitting image (Television program)
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| Standard No. |
044007342671 |
| Music No. |
004400734267 Deutsche Grammophon |
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