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Opera's favorite (and most notoriously emotional) diva performs selections from DON CARLO, CARMEN, and TOSCA at London's famed Covent Garden opera house. The famed Italian soprano is filmed at two separated performances -- one in 1962 and one in 1964 -- singing some of the operas that catapulted her to fame. Renowned opera director Franco Zeffirelli is at the helm.Selections:Verdi:DON CARLO (Atto IV)Tu che le vanitaBizet:CARMEN:PreludeHabanera (Acte I)Entr'acte (Acte III)Seguedille (Acte I)PUCCINI:Tosca (Atto II)

Wilhelm Kempff presents a selection of sonatas on this beautifully restored release. Presented by the estimable EMI Classics label, the contents include Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Opp. 27/2, Schumann's Arabesque, Bartok's Musique Nocturnes, and many others.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33

Regine Crespin presents a selection of songs, including works by Berlioz, Schubert, Schumann, Roussel, and more.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33

Spread over two discs, this package contains the full-length concert on Disc one, and a DVD-Audio version on disc two.DVD Features:Region 1Two Disc SetFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo - English

One of opera's most talented pairs, Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna perform a special celebratory concern in Dresden, Germany. Filmed in the breathtaking outdoors in July of 1999, their set of several lovely opera classics is as refreshing and inspiring as the warm summer air. The program includes selections from Bizet's CARMEN, Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY, Verdi's LA TRAVIATA, OTELLO, and AIDA, as well as several other favorites.DVD Features:Region 0Anamorphic Widescreen - 16:9Single Side - Single LayerAudio PCM Stereo - EnglishTracks:Bizet - CARMEN -La fleur que tu m'avais jeteeBizet - CARMEN - Prelude, Danse boheme&Les voici! Voici la quadrillePuccini - MADAMA BUTTERFLY -Un bel di&Vogliatemi bene (Love Duet)Puccini - TOSCA -E lucevan le steleVerdi - LA TRAVIATA - OvertureVerdi - OTELLO -Gia nelle notte densaVerdi - IL TROVATORE - Anvil ChorusVerdi - NABUCCO - Overture&Va, pensiero (Chorus of Hebrew Slaves)Verdi - LA FORZA DEL DESTINO -Pace, pace, mio Dio.Verdi - LUISA MILLER - OvertureVerdi - AIDA: Triumphal Chorus, Grand March& BallabileVerdi - AIDA: Vieni, o guerriero vindice

Renowned conductor Michael Tilson Thomas explores the music of Tchaikovsky in this in-depth documentary. With the help of the San Francisco Symphony, Thomas leads viewers through four parts of what is arguably one of the world's greatest compositions, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4. Fans of the composer will gain a better understanding of his biography and the time in which he worked. In addition, Thomas's insightful commentary during the piece adds to the listening experience. Together with members of the Symphony, he analyzes Tchaikovsky's music and discusses the emotions that his melodies convey, with the musicians addressing the challenges and thrills that Tchaikovsky's compositions present for their respective instruments.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseWidescreenAudio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, Natural sound/Music Subtitles - German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese - OptionalAdditional Release Materials: Documentary - 1. Narrated Graphic History of TchaikovskyAdditional Product: Insert - Advertisement

FANTASIA composer Leopold Stokowski presents Beethoven's Symphony No. 5; Schubert's Symphony No. 8, and more!DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33

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