Stravinsky: Le Rossignol (The Nightingale) - DVD

Composer-pianist Igor Stravinsky made a mark in Russia and France long before he came to America in 1939 at age 57. The story of Stravinsky's career and it's impact on 20th century music unfolds in this intriguing documentary about the man whose musical gifts bled over into a short-lived, but noteworthy Hollywood film career. 2014/color/54 min/NR/widescreen.

Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna star in this 2008 Metropolitan Opera production of the Puccini opera conducted by Marco Armilliato.

Marius Petipa's exotic ballet, set in legendary and mysterious India, is a story of love, death and vengeful judgment. Yuri Grigorovich's sumptuous recreation of Petipa's choreography, with breathtaking sets and costumes designed by Nikolay Sharonov, stars Svetlana Zakharova as the Bayadere Nikiya, Vladislav Lantratov as Solor and Maria Alexandrova as Gamzatti the jealous rival. The Bolchoi Theatre Orchestra is conducted by Pavel Sorokin.