"Actor: Takako Nishizaki"

• Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto In D Major / Serenade For Strings In C Major | DVD | (04/02/2002) from £12.98   |  Saving you £-2.99 (-29.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This volume of the NAXOS MUSICAL JOURNEY returns to Russia and the music and world of Tchaikovsky. Violin Concerto Op. 35 and Serenade for Strings evoke memories of Tchaikovsky's homeland. From the Venice-like waterways of St. Petersburg to the famed Mariinsky (Kirov) Theater; from the remote splendor of the Yelagin Palace to sacred churches. Float along the River Neva for a stunning view of St. Peterburg's wondrous beauty; experience the intimacy of Tchaikovsky's own country home p

• Vivaldi: The Four Seasons / Concerto In B Minor | DVD | (13/11/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This instalment of the Naxos Musical Journey series pairs the scenery of various European locations with Vivaldi's evocative Four Seasons. "Spring" in Austria is a time of flitting birds, grazing sheep, and a flower festival. "Summer" in Germany features hayfields and summer storms. "Autumn" in Italy highlights the grape harvest, fog-engulfed valleys, wildlife, and famous paintings depicting the hunt. "Winter" in Switzerland offers breathtaking views of snow-filled trees, meandering streams and horse-drawn sledges at twilight. In addition, Vivaldi's Concerto in D minor is accompanied by the healing waters, candle-lit churches, and hillside vistas of the spa town of Montecatini Terme in Tuscany. Solo violinist Takako Nishizaki gives an adroit performance with the Capella Istropolitana, and the crystal-clear picture and robust Dolby 5.1 or DTS sound options make for an immensely enjoyable musical and visual experience. --Tami Horiuchi

• Bach: Violin Concertos | DVD | (02/10/2000) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  With panoramic views of the Mediterranean fountains statues vineyards ancient streets and hillside churches the sumptuous flavour of the Italian countryside echoes through Bach's passionate and rich music. This release features several of Bach's evocative violin concertos together with the ever-popular Air On The G String set against the magnificent landscapes of Tivoli Arezzo Cinque Terre Lake Bolsena Lucca Civita Village and the famous vineyard setting of Chianti.

• Chen/He - the Butterfly Lovers Concerto (Judd, Nzso) | DVD | (03/01/2006) from £15.49   |  Saving you £4.50 (22.50%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Butterfly Lovers is a music and dance film by director Marikki Hakola. A synthesis of the ever-popular Chinese violin concerto 'Butterfly Lovers' and choreography inspired by Chinese martial arts and modern dance the film is an imaginative interpretation of the ancient Chinese fairy tale - 'A Love Story of Liang Shan Bo and Zhu Ying Tai'. The film features violinist Takako Nishizaki conductor James Judd choreographer and dancer Dou Dou dancer Ding Yue Hong and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.Butterfly Lovers Documentary ('Butterfly Tones') directed by Marikki Hakola. Interviews with Chen Gang Takako Nishizaki James Judd Zeng Kang Mei and Dou Dou.