Opera Stories DVDs
Hear the story of La Bohème told from the sidewalk cafes of Paris; Aida from the Pyramids of Egypt; Tosca from the battlements of the Castel Sant' Angelo in Rome; Die Fledermaus from Vienna. Narrated by Charlton Heston, this series is a fascinating introduction to 10 great operas. Each program brings the plot vividly to life; each is narrated from the location specified by the composers; each features selections from classic recordings. The set also includes Ernani, Il Trovatore, Otello, Falstaff, Andrea Chenier, and Manon Lescaut. 8 hours 43 min. on 5 DVDs.
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