KAREN AKERS: ON STAGE AT WOLF TRAP
Karen Akers
As stunning visually as she is vocally, singer/actress Karen Akers is universally considered this generations Cabaret Goddess. Just as highly regarded in the Theatre (nominated for a Tony in Nine) and in Film (The Purple Rose of Cairo, Heartburn), shes never been more captivating than in this live full-length concert DVD.
"I like to tell stories," says Akers. She personalizes her memorable repertoire (from masters like Sondheim, Brel, Peter Allen, Andrew Lloyd Webber to newcomers whose names you'll want to remember) into remarkable minidramas of love and life universal enough for all of us to relate to, yet individual enough to be hers alone.
"the power of Streisand, the dark passion of Piaf, the lean irony of Dietrich, but a voice uniquely her own." - The Los Angeles Examiner
"Her stage presence and voice are addictive An intimacy that takes your breath away!" - The Washington Times
"The quintessential cabaret art singer." - The New York Times
V.I.E.W. proudly presents Karen Akers: On Stage At Wolf Trap, which another reviewer advised, You better grab this one Just one dose of the Akers experience and youll never hear cabaret the same way again.
DVD Bonus Features
-Karen Akers Biography
-Bonus Video: Mabel Mercer performing "Isn't He Adorable" from the DVD: Mabel Mercer: A Singers Singer
-Bonus Video: Bobby Short Performing "New York Is My Personal Property" from the DVD: Bobby Short at the Café Carlyle
-DVD Recommendations
-Instant Access to Songs
-Dolby Stereo Audio
-Digitally Re-Mastered Audio & Video
(1 hour plus multiple bonus features)
Contents
- Unexpected Song
- I'm Not Afraid
- I Know Him Well
- You Can Have The TV
- MEDLEY: Maybe/Nevertheless
- Not A Day Goes By
- The Rose
- Sailing On
- I'm Still Here
- Just A Housewife
- I Dreamed A Dream
- Taught By Experts
- MEDLEY: Somewhere/I Have A Love
Retail Price: $21.95
Online Sale Price: $20.85
Product Details: DVD (NTSC/REGION 1)
60 Minutes
Product Code: 033909231497
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