Three Tenors: Encore (Full Frame)

VHS, 57 minutes, NEW LINE

In July, 1990, at the ancient baths of Caracalla in Rome, the world's three greatest operatic tenors stepped onto a stage... and into musical history. The legendary performance of Carreras, Domingo, Pavarotti and Mehta in Concert became to most successful live concert ever broadcast. Now, "The Three Tenors: Encore" takes you behind the scenes at this once-in-a-lifetime musical event, with a fascinating program to be richly enjoyed on it own, or as the ideal companion piece to the original concert video. Created from never-before-seen-footage, it's an intimate, informal encounter with three of opera's most celebrated singers. From the spontaneity of the very first "run-throughs," to the power and glory of the full, double-orchestra rehearsals. From backstage interviews to the thrilling crescendo of activity leading up to the gala performance itself, "The Three Tenors: Encore" offers the ultimate insider's glimpse of this dream-come-true concert!.