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This release forms part of a series from Carlos Kleiber, designed to show off his remarkable talents, which enlivened the classical music genre, and cemented his reputation as one of the all-time greats. A conductor of considerable magnitude, Kleiber tackled some formidable works in his lifetime, but was able to execute them in a professional and proficient style, winning over many admirers to his work. Here, Kleiber tackles both Brahms' SYMPHONY NO. 2 and Mozart's SYMPHONY NO. 36, alongside the Vienna Philharmonic.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: DTS Surround 5.1 English

This release forms part of a series from Carlos Kleiber, designed to show off his remarkable talents, which enlivened the classical music genre, and cemented his reputation as one of the all-time greats. A conductor of considerable magnitude, Kleiber tackled some formidable works in his lifetime, but was able to execute them in a professional and proficient style, winning over many admirers to his work. This release sees him tackling works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms, ably abetted by the Bayerisches Staatsorchester.DVD Features:Region (unknown)Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33

The debut album from soprano Anna Netrebko--entitled OPERA ARIAS--is brought into the visual medium with this release. Five videos are set to arias from the album in a production originally shot for television, with cutting-edge choreography coming from Vincent Patterson, who formerly worked on feature films such as THE BIRDCAGE and DANCER IN THE DARK. Complementing the music is a fascinating documentary on Anna named Anna Netrebko: The Woman, The Voice, which sheds some light on her remarkable talent.DVD Features:Region (unknown)Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33

The impressive Tan Dun adds a further superlative work to his canon with TEA: A MIRROR OF THE SOUL. Shot in Tokyo, this performance of the three-act opera is a great way to experience one of Dun's most intriguing works. Based on Lu Yu's BOOK OF TEA, this piece demonstrates why Dun has picked up both Grammy and Academy awards for his work.

Narrated by David Dubal, this documentary features performance footage from this century's greatest pianists, including Van Cliburn, Vladimir Horowitz, Glenn Gould, Rudolf Serkin, and many others.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Some of the greatest opera stars in the history of the genre unite for this performance, which falls under the studied eye of the legendary Herbert Von Karajan. Verdi`s MESSA DA REQUIEM is the piece that artists such as Leontyne Price, Luciano Pavarotti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, and Fiorenza Cossotto bring to life, executing the work with the poise and precision that has catapulted them to the hallowed heights of the opera world. Henri-Georges Clouzot directs throughout, while the performance takes place in the lofty surroundings of the Teatro alla Scala di Milano.

Shot in 2004, this document of Kaija Saariaho`s L`AMOUR DE LOIN demonstrates all the talents of the Finnish composer. With Esa-Pekka Salonen in a lead role, and the glorious sound of the Finnish National Opera joining the production, this is a great way to experience a work that has garnered some impressive critical acclaim.

Placido Domingo is regarded as one of the finest tenors of his generation, and has performed across the globe to thousands of enraptured fans. He`s even helped popularize opera beyond its core audience, teaming up with like-minded stars Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras to propel opera into previously unchartered territories. Here, Domingo stars in a 1981 performance of ANDREA CHENIER, demonstrating all his power and poise as a singer, while an impressive supporting cast helps flesh out the tale.