SWAN LAKE features the American Ballet Theatre which celebrates the 30th Anniversary of "Dance in America." Like all the best tales of enchantment, Swan Lake involves a beautiful princess, a passionate prince and a really major obstacle to their happiness. That obstacle here is the wicked sorcerer von Rothbart (a dual role, danced by Marcelo Gomes and Isaac Stappas), who, in the prologue to Kevin McKenzie's adaptation, captures the Princess Odette (Gillian Murphy) and turns her into a swan by day. Only if a young man pledges his love and marries her, can the evil spell be broken. But should he betray her, she will remain a swan forever.

SWINGIN’ WITH DUKE, produced in high definition, interweaves performance by the acclaimed Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of trumpet virtuoso Wynton Marsalis, with roof-busting swing dancing and documentary sequences the explore the heart of Ellington’s passions as a composer and define his art at the core from which others continue to build. Archival footage highlights include Ella Fitzgerald in excerpts from "Duke’s Place" and "Imagine My Frustration" both from a rarely seen concert appearance the legendary singer made with Ellington and his Orchestra. Duke Ellington was born April 29, 1889 and he died on May 24, 1974.

General Information

Time: 60 Minutes Each
Produced by: Brad Lachman Productions, Inc
Available: Worldwide excluding U.S.

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