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Tchaikovsky : [the tragic life of a musical genius] / BBC ; producer Suzy Klein ; written by Matthew Whiteman and Suzy Klein ; dramatized and directed by Matthew Whiteman.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoBurbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, ©2008.
Description1 videodisc (approximately 116 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
Other author/creatorManiura, Peter.
Other author/creatorKlein, Suzy.
Other author/creatorWhiteman, Matthew.
Other author/creatorHazlewood, Charles.
Other author/creatorStoppard, Ed.
Other author/creatorMannering, William, 1977-
Other author/creatorSarossy, Gyuri.
Other author/creatorGlover, Alice.
Other author/creatorParr, Martin, 1952-
Other author/creatorMarks, Sam.
Other author/creatorBritish Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
Other author/creatorBBC Video (Firm)
Other author/creatorWarner Home Video (Firm)
Contents Tchaikovsky : the creation of greatness (56:58) -- Tchaikovsky : fortune and tragedy (58:53) -- Bonus feature: Who killed Tchaikovsky? / written & presented by Anthony Holden ; produced and directed by John Purdie (49:42).
Abstract A compelling drama/documentary about the tragic life of this musical genius. Conductor Charles Hazelwood examines the anguished life and suspicious death of Tchaikovsky in this fascinating series based on the composer's letters and diaries. The bonus feature is an episode of the television program Omnibus, which examines the controversy surrounding the composer's death.
General noteOriginally produced as a motion picture in 1993.
CreditsExecutive producer: Peter Maniura ; dramatized and directed by Matthew Whiteman ; music performed by the Marvinsky Young Philharmonic ; conducted by Charles Hazelwood.
Cast Ed Stoppard, William Mannering, Gyuri Sarossy, Alice Glover, Martin Parr, Sam Marks.
Technical detailsDVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9 enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo, NTSC.
LanguageSubtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Genre/formBiographical films.
Genre/formDrama.
Genre/formFeature films.
Genre/formFiction films.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre/formDVD.
Genre/formVideo.
Genre/formBiographical films.
Genre/formFeature films.
Genre/formBiographical television programs.
Genre/formFiction television programs.
Genre/formBiographical films.
Genre/formFeature films.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
Other title Omnibus (Television program : 1967-2003)
Other titleWho killed Tchaikovsky?
ISBN1419866788
ISBN9781419866784
UPC 883929014262
Publisher number3000015766 BBC Video
Publisher number1000037749 BBC Video
Stock numberMidwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com

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