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Trouble in Tahiti : an opera in seven scenes / an Amberson Video Production with London Weekend Television ; words and music by Leonard Bernstein ; produced by David Griffiths ; directed by Bill Hays.
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- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Operas.
- Genre:
- Operas.
- Television programs.
- Video recordings.
- Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- polychrome
- Other Title:
- Title on container: Leonard Bernstein's Trouble in Tahiti : an opera in seven scenes.
- Place of Publication:
- W. Long Branch, N.J. : Kultur, [1992]
- System Details:
- DVD ; full screen ; region 1 ; NTSC ; Dolby 2.0 stereo, 5.1 surround.
- digital
- optical
- mixed
- Dolby
- NTSC
- video file
- DVD video
- region 1
- Summary:
- Leonard Bernstein's 1951 opera is a biting satire on the emptiness of materialist values and the false promise of suburban comforts. This production, conducted by the composer himself, presents a live-action cast performing on an animated set.
- Participant:
- Nancy Williams, mezzo-soprano and Julian Patrick, bass-baritone, with vocal trio (not seen performing): Antonia Butler, soprano, Michael Clarke, tenor, Mark Brown, baritone ; Leonard Bernstein, conductor.
- Credits:
- Designed by Eileen Diss ; graphic sequences by Pat Gavin.
- Notes:
- Sung in English.
- Original production: 1973.
- "A Leonard Bernstein program."
- ISBN:
- 0769780458
- OCLC:
- 65177017
- Publisher Number:
- 032031132894
- D1328 Kultur
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