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Live Aid
This is one of the DVD of music can be seen again and again. It begins with a news report from the BBC of 1984 showing the dramatic and harrowing images of the thousands starving in Africa. The reporters were interviewing aid workers and the like and their voices were all saying the same [...]
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The Phantom Of The Opera
My first musical, and had to give him a standing ovation. The Phantom of the Opera combines the musical genius of Andrew Lloyd Webber atmosphere.Butler a chilling film gives a very good performance as a ghost, and his growing madness, but always present (I could have given the ghost of a more disturbing presence [...]
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Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem - Reunion Concert At The Ulster Hall
Very basic recording, in technical terms, from 1984. It is the final meeting, it was learned, but the last (to the best of my knowledge), to join the Tommy Makem Clancy. Makem voice is as instantly recognizable as Ronnie Drew and Luke Kelly, and Liam Clancy’s is soft and lyrical.
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Chopin: Piano Music
This is a huge set of actions that affect three fine pianists. Angela Hewitt, in particular, exudes an incredible charisma. His gesture is a pleasure to see, you can turn off the sound and still feel you are getting value for their money.
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Hansel Und Gretel
This is undoubtedly an outstanding performance, both musically and in terms of characterization. The artists seem to really enjoy them and in this opera that is crucial. The whole atmosphere of fairy tales is maintained at all times and nowhere in the beginning of it to take too seriously.
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Chicago
This is a disappointing film. Rene Zellweger is really impressive in that it is unrecognizable from its share of Bridget Jones.
She steals the show from Cath Zeta Jones (Oggi Oggi Ogg). Make no mistake about Catherine Zeta-Jones deserves an Oscar, but not for this film. Bob Fosse would be spinning in his [...]