Wagner - Siegfried (DVD)
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Wagner - Siegfried (DVD)
Bertrand de Billy conducts this staging of SIEGFRIED, the third part of Wagner's magnificent trilogy DER RING DES NIBELUNGEN. Performed at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona during 2004, SIEGFRIED features strong performances by John Treleaven, Graham Clark, Falk Struckmann, Deborah Polaski, and Gnter von Kannen.
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Tchaikovsky - The Sleeping Beauty (DVD)
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Tchaikovsky - The Sleeping Beauty (DVD)
The Het Muziektheater in Amsterdam provides a fitting setting for this rendition of Tchaikovsky's THE SLEEPING BEAUTY. Shot in 2004, the Dutch National Ballet interprets the moves under the watchful tutelage of choreographer Sir Peter Wright, while the music is provided by the Holland Symfonia. The piece is regarded as being among the most difficult in the pantheon of classical music, so it's a testament to the abilities of all involved in this production that it is pulled off with such consummate ease.DVD Features:Region (unknown)Keep CaseWidescreen - 16:9Audio: dts Surround - Natural sound/Music LPCM Stereo - Natural sound/Music
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Monteverdi - L'incoronazione de Poppea (DVD)
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Monteverdi - L'incoronazione de Poppea (DVD)
Claudio Monteverdi, a true Opera pioneer, was determined from the start of his career to always be as truthful as possible in his work. POPPEA, his last opera, fulfills that wish, and was even condemned as immoral on its original release, due to its portrayal of evil`s (brief) victory over the forces of good. Pierre Audi`s sumptuous production, from Amsterdam`s Het Muziektheater, captures all the nuance and emotion of this enduring masterpiece, and features strong and involving performances from Cynthia Haymon, Brigitte Balleys, Michael Chance, and Harry van der Kamp.
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Purcell - King Arthur (DVD)
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Purcell - King Arthur (DVD)
The legend of King Arthur gets operatic treatment in Purcell`s Baroque-era masterpiece. This acclaimed production, which stars the talented Barbara Bonney, Michael Schade, Oliver Widmer, and Birgit Remmert, is a visual feast of magnificent set pieces and breathtaking costumes. Conducted by the world-famous Nikolaus Harnoncourt, known for his expert knowledge of early music, the Concentus Musicus Wien gives a stellar musical performance.
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Isaac Albeniz - Merlin (DVD)
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Isaac Albeniz - Merlin (DVD)
This recording of Albeniz's Merlin was deftly executed after the score was meticulously pieced together from a collection of previously missing fragments and manuscript sources. Expertly rendered under the tutelage of director John Drew, the cast combine to do justice to Albeniz's original vision, delivering a passionate production that is both dramatic and moving.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseAnamorphic Widescreen - 16.9Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Production Interview - 1. Carol Vaness, David Wilson-Johnson, Jose Eusebio
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Wagner - Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (DVD)
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Wagner - Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (DVD)
Though burdened by its reputation as Hitler's favorite opera, Richard Wagner's comedic opera DIE MEISTERSINGER VON NURNBERG nevertheless earns its place as the composer's most celebratory work. Set in 16th century Nuremberg during a Mastersingers contest, the story follows a love triangle involving Walther von Stolzing, a young knight, Sixtus Beckmesser, a clerk, and Eva, the local goldsmith's daughter. Unable to resolve their emotions, Eva's father declares that a singing contest will determine which suitor wins his daughter's hand. The ensuing chaos as the Walther and Sixtus try to ready their entries and plot ways to end up with Eva anyway makes for an amusing love story. This production by the Deutsche Oper Berlin sets the action in post-war Nuremberg, which places an interesting spin on the work's Nazi-era history.DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep CaseWidescreenAudio: PCM - Stereo - German
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Cecilia Bartoli Sings Mozart& Haydn (DVD)
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Cecilia Bartoli Sings Mozart& Haydn (DVD)
Renowned singer Cecilia Bartoli regales us with Mozart and Haydn in this compilation of her'Cecilia Sings' series. The Mozart selections were recorded live at the Stefaniensaal, the world famous concert hall in Graz during the Styriarte Festival in July and August of 2001. On the Haydn program, Bartoli sings the'Oxford' Symphony 92 as well as Haydn cantatas. She is expertly backed by the Concentus Musicus Wien and Nikolaus Harnoncourt for an unforgettable musical experience.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseAnamorphic WidescreenAudio: LPCM Stereo DTS 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access
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Carmen (DVD)
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Carmen (DVD)
Georges Bizet's famous opera has been exhilaratingly produced with the concept that CARMEN is'the first ever musical.' Director David McVicar has restored the story to the original'opera comique' as written, taking it away from the direction of grand opera that it is most commonly associated with. Among the notables involved with this production are: Anne Sophie von Otter, Marcus Haddock, Lisa Milne, and Philippe Jordan conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseAnamorphic WidescreenAudio: DTS Surround 5.1 LPCM StereoAdditional Release Material: Featurettes - 1. Costume Design
2. How to Fight on Stage
3. The Cast and Their Characters
4. Choreographing Carmen
5. The Gardens of GlyndebourneText/Photo Galleries: Illustrated Synopsis Model Profiles Photo GalleriesAdditional Products: Booklet with New Short Story by novelist Jeanette Winterson
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Les Troyens (DVD)
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Les Troyens (DVD)
Herbert Wernicke directed this 2000 production of Berlioz's famed opera, Les Troyens (The Trojans). Starring in the production are Deborah Polasky as Dido/Cassandra and John Villars as Aeneas.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseAnamorphic WidescreenAudio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Trailer - 1. Arthaus Musik Trailer
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Wagner - Das Rheingold (DVD)
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Wagner - Das Rheingold (DVD)
This 2004 performance of the introductory passage to Wagner's immense DER RING DES NIBELUNGEN was shot at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona. Falk Struckmann, Gunter Von Kannen, and Graham Clark star, offering some impressive performances as the character of Alberich sets off on his journey.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseAnamorphic - 16:9Audio: DTS Surround - German PCM Stereo - German Subtitles - English, French, German, Spanish, Italian - OptionalText/Photo Galleries: Cast Gallery Essay - SynopsisAdditional Product: Booklet - Liner Notes
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Monteverdi - Il Ritorno D`Ulisse In Patria (DVD)
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Monteverdi - Il Ritorno D`Ulisse In Patria (DVD)
Monteverdi`s great opera, based on THE ODYSSEY by Homer, and forgotten for more than 200 years, was rescued by scholars and music aficionados and is now regarded as a classic. This production features the Netherlands Opera Orchestra, with Glen Wilson conducting, and talented singers like Anthony Rolfe and Graciela Araya.
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