Technical Details: Interactive Menu Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1.+ Digital Stereo Region Code:0 Picture Format: 4:3 Specials: Famous Masterworks   Running Time: ca .105 min

Order No: 60061                                              upcoming!   Famous Composers of the Romantic Period Vol. 2:   G. Puccini   P. I. Tchaikovsky   G. Verdi   Giuseppe Verdi: “If I write something that doesn’t follow the rules I do this because in that case the rule doesn’t allow me to do what I need. In addition I think that scholarly rules are worthless.“   The Romantic period dominated almost the complete 19th century and derived its name from the romances of medieval times –long poems telling stories about heroes, faraway places and unattainable love. The period broke new musical ground by adding a new emotional depth to the prevailing classical forms. Artists of all kinds became intent in expressing their subjective personal emotions and their modes of expression were varied: Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi and Peter I. Tchaikovsky are only three of the great names and their individual styles demonstrate this perfectly.   This DVD reveals the lives, careers and times of this three major musicians. Illustrations, diary extracts, letters, conversation and their music recreate the period they lived in. As special feature video excerpts presenting some of the composers’ famous works can be selected individually.