Movies by Christopher Swann
As a director:
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Hands Across the Sea (2007)
Cast: Band of the Grenadier Guards
Directed by: Christopher Swann
In this commemorative performance, the Band of the Grenadier Guards performs a spectacular tribute to John Philip Sousa, the master of American military marches who was often referred to as…
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The Glyndebourne Festival Opera: A Gala Evening (1992)
Cast: Felicity Lott, Ruggero Raimondi, Kim Begley …
Directed by: Christopher Swann
The Glyndebourne Festival Theatre assembles some of the finest voices of the opera world -- including Montserrat Caballe, Felicity Lott, Ruggero Raimondi, Benjamin Luxon, Frederica von Stade…
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Giuseppe Verdi: Attila: Teatro Alla Scala (1991)
Cast: Samuel Ramey, Giorgio Zancanaro, Cheryl Studer …
Directed by: Christopher Swann
Attila the Hun's conquest of Rome was a resonant theme for composer Giuseppe Verdi's 19th century audiences, who again found their beloved Italy under foreign rule. Renowned opera…
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Where the Wild Things Are and Higglety Pigglety Pop! (1985)
Cast: Oliver Knussen, Karen Beardsley, Cynthia Buchan …
Directed by: Christopher Swann
Two beloved works from Maurice Sendak come thrillingly to life in this pair of fantastical operas, featuring music by British composer Oliver Knussen and beguiling sets designed by the famed…
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Idomeneo (1983)
Cast: Philip Langridge, Jerry Hadley, Yvonne Kenny …
Directed by: Christopher Swann
Producer Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's staging of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Idomeneo," one of opera's searing classics, is sure to leave opera fans breathless. Conducted here by…