Reference & Special Interest

Celebrating 100 Years of Popular Music in America narrated by Michael Feinstein.

A documentary directed by Ric Burns on the origins and history of the 75 years of the American Ballet Theater.

This documentary traces the history of Swing from the 1920's to its current revival. 

An Introduction to the Powwow, a colorful, authentic intro to native American music.

This award winning film,based on the novel Una Vida by Nicolas Bazan, is lyrically interwoven with the music of New Orleans.

Set in medieval cloisters in mystic German landscapes, this passionate bio-drama features the12th-century Benedictine nun who was a composer and mystic.

A musical odyssey from slave-era spirituals to contemporary rap, conducted by multi-talented "tour guide" Kerrigan Black.

When Gabriel is located years after a traumatic brain injury, a music therapist unlocks the key to his memory with music  Based on a true story.

The riveting story of the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra during the time of Hitler.

Meet the inhabitants of the nursing home for retired opera singers founded by Giuseppe Verdi in 1896. Insightful, humorous, life-affirming.

Ken Burns presents the ultimate epic celebration of the music that defines America. Outstanding.

A homeless, ex-Julliard musician battles mental illness through the power of music and friendship. 

This 2-part DVD traces the history of choral music from its beginnings to the present, with many musical examples.

The harrowing documentary of the 8 bandsmen who stayed and played on the Titanic knwoing their fate was sealed.

Extended version of Christopher Nupen's award winning documentary about freedom, survival and the extraordinary place of music in the Nazi concentration camps. 

An uplifting hit cheered by audiences everywhere starring Richard Dreyfuss as a composer and High School teacher.

Follow autistic children & their families as they prepare and put on a musical.

Sir James Galway hosts this comprehensive video survey of Western music. 16-part DVD series, 60 minutes each.

In this acclaimed BBC documentary, the wonders of European thought, philosophy, architecture, art, music and literature are explored, from the final days of Ancient Rome and the Middle Ages through the Renaissance and into contemporary times.

Enjoy fascinating stories about the flowering of Western sacred music, glorious architecture, but most of all superb performances by Harry Christopher and The Sixteen. 298 min. plus bonus concerts!