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A performance of Janacek's opera The Makropulos Case by the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andrew Davis. An examination of the pros and cons of living for a long time seen through the eyes of prima donna Emilia Marty who is 337 years old. English subtitles.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
WARNER MUSIC VISION; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date
22/09/2003
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
0630 14016 2
Barcode
0706301401620
Languages
Main Language
English
Subtitle Language
English, German, Spanish
Technical information
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Sound
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
DVD Description
A performance of Janacek's opera The Makropulos Case by the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andrew Davis. An examination of the pros and cons of living for a long time seen through the eyes of prima donna Emilia Marty who is 337 years old. English subtitles.
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