| Description |
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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two-dimensional moving image tdi rdacontent |
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video v rdamedia |
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videodisc vd rdacarrier |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, 1.78:1 widescreen aspect ratio, enhanced for 16:9 TVs; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround or 2.0 stereo. |
| Note |
Comic operetta in 2 acts. |
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Program notes by Lonny Price ([4] p.) inserted in container. |
| Performer |
Paul Groves (Candide) ; Kristin Chenoweth (Cunegonde) ; Patti LuPone (the old lady) ; Sir Thomas Allen (Dr. Pangloss) ; Jeff Blumenkrantz (Maximillian) ; Janine LaManna (Paquette) ; with supporting performers ; Westminster Symphonic Choir ; Juilliard undergraduate workshop ; New York Philharmonic ; Marin Alsop, conductor. |
| Credits |
Executive producers, Ellen M. Krass, Mort Swinsky ; choreography, Casey Nicholaw ; book adaptation, Lonny Price ; executive producer for Great Performances, Jac Venza. |
| Event |
Recorded live in concert at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City, for Great performances. |
| Summary |
Based on Voltaire's tale of an innocent young man's journey through a life filled with colorful characters and unexpected life lessons. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Contents |
Musical selections: Overture -- Life is happiness indeed -- The best of all possible worlds -- Oh, happy we -- It must be so -- Westphalia Chorale -- Dear boy -- Auto-da-fé -- This world -- Paris waltz scene -- Glitter and be gay -- You were dead, you know -- I am easily assimilated -- Quartet finale -- Entr'acte -- My love -- We are women -- Alleluia -- Quiet -- Sheep's song -- Ballad of Eldorado -- Bon voyage -- What's the use? -- You were dead, you know : reprise -- Make our garden grow : finale. |
| Subject |
Operas.
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Musicals.
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Optimism -- Drama.
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Conduct of life -- Drama.
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Enlightenment -- 18th century -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Televised operas.
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Concert television programs.
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| Added Author |
Wheeler, Hugh, 1912-1987. Librettist.
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Wilbur, Richard, 1921- Lyricist.
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Sondheim, Stephen. Lyricist.
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Krass, Ellen M. Producer.
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Swinsky, Mort.
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Merlis, Iris. Producer.
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Good, Jay. Producer.
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Price, Lonny. Director.
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Groves, Paul (Tenor) Performer.
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Chenoweth, Kristin. Performer.
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LuPone, Patti. Performer.
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Allen, Thomas, 1944- Performer.
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Blumenkrantz, Jeff. Performer.
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LaManna, Janine. Performer.
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Alsop, Marin. Conductor.
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Venza, Jac.
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Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990.
Candide.
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Westminster Symphonic Choir. Performer.
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Juilliard School. Performer.
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New York Philharmonic. Performer.
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Ellen M. Krass Productions.
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WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
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Image Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Candide |
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Great performances (WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.))
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| Standard No. |
014381276220 |
| Music No. |
ID2762EMDVD Image Entertainment |
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