Coming soon from International Media: “THE STORY OF JESUS”

Regardless of one’s religious background or orientation, Jesus towers as a figure of paramount importance in human history. From International Media comes a compelling, thought-provoking documentary produced for the BBC that examines the life of Jesus and places him in an historical context, offering new archeological and social insights from world-renowned scholars.

“SCALA & KOLACKNY BROTHERS – LIVE FROM BRUGES” Promo

SCALA AND KOLACNY BROTHERS: The Bones Of Sophistication

by CECILE CLOUTIER

(original article: http://www.npr.org)

June 21, 2011

Belgium’s Scala and musical directors Steven and Stejn Kolacny have proven that often, the best way to subvert a pop song is to have sweet-voiced teenage girls sing it en masse. Scala interpretations of songs like Nirvana‘s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and Radiohead‘s “Creep” show that those songs hold up to spare choral arrangements, and that hearing their lyrics vocalized by their target audience lends them a special poignancy.

The group’s take on the British electronic duo Lamb’s 1994 chillout ballad “Gorecki” is no exception. The original’s lush, sophisticated groove gets stripped down to its sleek bones and reinterpreted with spare piano, strings and shadowy percussion. In the process, the sophisticated jubilance of “Gorecki” is transformed into something more cautious and introspective.

Lyrically, it’s one thing for older-and-wiser Lamb vocalist Lou Rhodes to sing, “If I should die this very moment / I shouldn’t fear / Because I’ve known completeness / Like being here,” and another for two dozen adolescents to quietly proclaim it. It’s not that the realization of finding true love is terrible — far from it — but that it’s far more challenging to do so at 18 than at 28. It’s a realization that helps make Scala’s performance absolutely haunting.

JUSTIN HINES: “an inspiration to us all!”

‎”Justin Hines: Days To Recall” features the unforgettable Justin Hines, along with full orchestral accompaniment, performing original songs and familiar tunes from the folk music era. Powerful vocals and vibrant stage presence make Justin a captivating performer, inspiring and uplifting his audience with his signature folk-pop blend of light-hearted music with a positive message. People magazine called Justin “a wonderful artist and an inspiration to us all”. This August, find out why!

Opera has a new star! Meet NIKOLAI BASKOV and let him take you on a ROMANTIC JOURNEY…

Nikolai Baskov: ROMANTIC JOURNEY features international star, 34-year-old Russian tenor, Nikolai Baskov. This legendary concert performance takes place at Moscow’s Hall of the Luzhniki Arena. Baskov is accompanied by a full orchestra and plays to an enthusiastic crowd of nearly 10,000 people. Taped with 24 HD cameras, this is Russia’s most elaborate and expensive performance ever recorded for international television. He performs classic pieces from “Tosca”, “La Boheme”, “Werther”, “Turandot” and other favorites such as “Be My Love”, “Granada” and “Back to Sorrento”. Baskov is joined by world-renowned soprano, Caballe Montserrat, and her daughter Marti, for several rousing duets. Considered Russia’s most popular tenor, Nicolai Baskov has been charming audiences throughout Europe and is planning his first American tour in early 2012.

You can’t have too much of a good thing: DAVID GARRETT: “Rock Symphonies II” Is Coming!

The third time’s the charm… not that David Garrett was not charming enough already! Picking up with mesmerizing performances not seen in the first “Rock Symphonies”, David Garrett returns once again to PBS in his third special: ”Rock Symphonies II”, an all-new 40 minute concert special, and 60 minute pledge event with David Garrett and Laura Savini, shot before a sold out audience of 18,000 at Berlin’s open-air Wuhlheide Theater.

In this stunning performance for all ages, David weaves classical standards like Vivaldi’s, Brahm’s and Dvorak’s works with hits from the likes of Tom Fogerty, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica and Nirvana. This is the virtuoso violinist’s third PBS special, following his second highly successful U.S. tour, and performances on Oprah, E! News, and Fox & Friends. He also recently appeared on the ABC ratings giant Dancing With the Stars!

For more info: http://intl-media.com/

“BEYOND CELTIC”, a spectacular new PBS Special unlike any other Irish musical performance released in the past!

Coming Soon to Public TV: “BEYOND CELTIC”, a spectacular musical that recreates sounds from around the world with a unique Celtic twist. Featuring one of Ireland’s most beloved performers: Michael Londra.

Michael Londra was the featured singer in RIVERDANCE’s Broadway Show in New York, before embarking on extensive touring on his own, throughout the world and the United States. Different from any Irish musical performance released in the past, “BEYOND CELTIC” features Londra’s 16-piece Orchestra, Irish Legend Frankie Gavin and his Celtic ‘super group’ De Dannan, the musical sisters of Sephira and some of the top Irish Dancers in the world. These passionate talents ignite the audience on a full-force Celtic journey into the heart of Irish culture.

“BEYOND CELTIC”, a 90 minute pledge event, is available August 2011 from PBS, featuring Michael Londra in studio, and national pledge talent. For more information, please visit: http://intl-media.com

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