This recording presents Kaija Saariaho’s works for choir, a cappella and with electronics, and displays her virtuosity in the treatment of texts, which she endows with the full range of verbal expression. At least one of these works is also a discographic premières.
Mill Creek Entertainment introduces the Giant 600 Cartoon Collection for one incredible low price. All your favorite characters are there including Popeye, Woody Woodpecker, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Betty Boop, Felix the Cat, Little Lulu, Clutch Cargo, The Three Stooges and many, many more! You'll discover gems from the early days of animation and charming fables galore. It's all here in this 600 cartoon cavalcade, digitally re-mastered onto 12 DVDs.
The Historic Musical Animated Classics. This groundbreaking series of 31 uncensored cartoons, released between 1929 and 1939, includes six Academy Award winners and provides an astonishing look inside the evolution of animation. Each boasting a unique cast of characters, these musical shorts served as Walt Disney's proving ground for emerging technology, new musical styles and experimental forms.
In additon to the cartoons themselves, join Academy Award-winning composer Richard M. Sherman for an overview of the Silly Symphony series, and take a peek inside the Disney acrhives to view some rare and remarkable merchandise, conceptual art and theatrical posters. Enjoy a nostalgic look back at the original musical shorts that launched a revolution in the world of animation. Featuring exclusive introductions by film historian Leonard Maltin, this is a timeless collection from generations past for generations to come.