Summary: Combines elements of analysis, history, biography, performance, and the personal passions of six presenters to tell the stories behind the stories of six Shakespeare plays. Includes interviews with actors, directors, and scholars; visits to key locations; clips from celebrated film and television adaptations; and illustrative excerpts from performances staged at Shakespeare's Globe in London...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: PBS 2018
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SHASummary: Six episodes combine history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis, and the personal passion of their celebrated hosts (Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Trevor Nunn, Joely Richardson, and David Tennant) to tell the story behind the stories of Shakespeare's greatest plays.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Distribution 2013
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SHASummary: Hosted and based on the book by Dr. Helen Castor, an accomplished and elegant historian, and filmed on location in England and France, this captivating BBC series explores the lives of seven English queens who challenged male power, the fierce and fiery reactions they provoked, and whether, in fact, much has changed.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Acorn Media 2013
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SHEVienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Summary: Tragic events take place in the court of Herod where the beautiful, young Salome demands the head of John the Baptist after seducing Herod with the "Dance of the seven veils."
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Deutsche Grammophon 2007
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1 available in Opera DVDs, Call number: DVD OPERA SALSolti, Georg Sir
Summary: Performance of the opera about the complex medieval Doge of Genoa whose life was ruled by love of family and devotion to country.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Decca 2007
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1 available in Opera DVDs, Call number: DVD OPERA SIMSummary: A police superintendent asks Hercule Poirot to investigate a case where a man may have been convicted for a murder he didn't commit; the headmistress at an all girls' school asks Poirot to solve the murders that have been committed there; the cast and crew of "Poirot" discuss the making of the episodes and bringing the detective to the screen.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Acorn Media 2009
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Celebrated violinist and conductor Scott Yoo crosses the country, exploring the diversity of American musicians, cultures and landscapes to discover how regional and ethnic music has inspired America's greatest composers: Amy Beach, Florence Price, Aaron Copland and two of today's masters, Sergio Assad and Reena Esmail.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV NOWSummary: Tells of the struggle between the Russians Polovtsian nomads, of Prince Igor's capture and escape from his noble opponent, Kon Konchak, and the love between Igor's son, Vladimir, and Konchak's daughter, Konchakovna; based on The song of Igor's campaign (Slovo o polku Igoreve).
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Video Artists International 2010
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1 available in Opera DVDs, Call number: DVD OPERA PRIArtist Not Provided
Summary: The adventures of Peep and his friends help preschoolers learn basic scientific concepts.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Distribution 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV PEESummary: "Backs Against The Wall: The Howard Thurman Story explores the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century. Born the grandson of slaves, Thurman became a "spiritual foundation" for the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring many of its leaders including Martin Luther King, Jr, Jesse Jackson and Congressman John Lewis. In the mid-1930s, Thurman was...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC BACSummary: Get ready to set sail with pirates Sir Francis Drake, Captain Kidd, and Blackbeard, some of the most treacherous and cunning characters who ever set sail, and who are, in reality, more colorful than their legends suggest. Includes 3 episodes, and bonus episode, Treasure Hunters.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Discovery Channel 2011
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD Nonfic PGlyndebourne Chorus
Summary: Opera revolving around the fatal tensions that develop between a young sailor, the malevolent master-at-arms, and the captain aboard a British man o' war.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Opus Arte 2011
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1 available in Opera DVDs, Call number: DVD OPERA BILMcKellen, Ian
Summary: Ian McKellen perfoms some of Shakespeare's monologues on stage, with no props or costumes, and discusses some of the plays.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: E1 Entertainment 2010
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1 available in Performing Arts DVDs, Call number: DVD PERFORMING ARTS ACTSummary: Professor Gates' journey continues as a weekly series that will look at an ever-widening spectrum of our nation's fascinating ethnic mixture.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: [Publisher not identified] 2016
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV FINSummary: Inspire a love of reading and enjoy tales featuring favorite PBS KIDS bookworms. Daniel Tiger and O the Owl read together at the library. Then, Alma shares books with her community. Plus, Buster reads to win prizes, Watt and Windy visit the library, Rosie helps Mom set up for story time at the bookstore and much, much more.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Following the April 2019 fire that almost destroyed Paris's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, a team of engineers, masons and timber workers set out on the daunting challenge of restoring France's historic landmark.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: When a trio of witches prophesy Macbeth's ascension to the throne, Lady Macbeth pushes her husband into a murderous spree. But once crowned king of Scotland, Macbeth sees ghastly visions, fueled by guilt and a new prophecy, that ensure his ultimate downfall.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: A & E Home Video 2004