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Cat. No.: 476 5949 |
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ANDRÉ RIEU | Live At The Royal Albert Hall
TRACK LISTING 1 Voices Of Spring 2 Vienna Blood 3 Seventh Heaven Of Love 4 Hava Naglia 5 Tea For Two 6 The Skaters Waltz 7 Funiculi Funicula 8 Nun's Choir 9 Salomé Sabredance 10 The Blue Danube 11 Radetzky March 12 Strauss & Co. 13 The Second Waltz 14 Glenn Miller Melody 15 The André Sisters 16 Sirtaki (Zorba's Dance) 17 Stars And Stripes 18 Auld Lang Syne 19 Brasil Symphony
Issued by popular demand! This DVD has fantastic pictures of a very special concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Allow yourself to be carried away once more by the well-known melodies of 'Tea for Two' and 'Auld Lang Syne' and many other familiar classics. Enjoy André and his orchestra, the enthusiasm of the British audience and the fabulous concert hall. A lovely way to experience an unforgettable evening once more. |
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Cat. No.: 073 4290 |
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NIKOLAUS HARNONCOURT
ARTISTS Chamber Orchestra of Europe Nikolaus Harnoncourt
TRACK LISTING MOZART: Symphony No. 31 Nikolaus Harnoncourt leads the Wiener Philharmoniker in music by Mozart and Schubert. The incomparable Nikolaus Harnoncourt conducts the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and the Wiener Philharmoniker in the Grosser Musikvereinssaal, Vienna. Known throughout the world for his highly original approach to classical music, conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt reveres Mozart as 'the most romantic composer of all.' He sheds light on Mozart and Schubert 'with a minute attention to details of articulation and phrasing and an exceptional feeling for instrumental colour. Time and again his ear for inner detail and his rethinking of textural balance bring revealing new shapes and emphases to the music... These readings attain an uncommon musical and intellectual penetration, challenging us to rethink our responses to the music.' ( Gramophone on Mozart 39-41) 'Mozart compels us to look into emotional depths and then afterward up to heaven.' (Nikolaus Harnoncourt) Bonus: 'My Dream' - a film of Schubert's 'Great C major' Symphony |
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Cat. No.: 074 3214 |
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VLADIMIR ASHKENAZY | BEETHOVEN: The Piano Concertos
Vladimir Ashkenazy, piano London Philharmonic Orchestra Bernard Haitink
TRACK LISTING BEETHOVEN: The Piano Concertos Symphony No. 8
All fived Beethoven Piano Concertos available together for the first time on DVD... part of Decca's Ashkenazy Celebration campaign in 2007. Unique video of all five Beethoven Piano Concertos, played by a young Vladimir Ashkenazy at the height of his piano-playing career. Hardly any video footage exists commercially of Ashkenazy at the piano, which makes this set a must-have for fans and wider audiences alike. Accompanied by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the great conductor Bernard Haitink, this was a first for television - the five Concertos had never been transmitted live previously. As these are live concerts, the programmes also include several Beethoven overtures and the complete Symphony No.8. Filmed and transmitted live at London's iconic Royal Festival Hall - see the hall in all its old splendour for the final time, before it reopens later this year after a complete internal makeover. |
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Cat. No.: 074 3202 |
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JUAN DIEGO FLÓREZ | DONIZETTI: Don Pasquale
Juan Diego Flórez | Ernesto Isabel Rey | Norina Ruggero Raimondi | Don Pasquale Chorus and orchestra of the Opernhaus Zurich Nello Santi
TRACK LISTING DONIZETTI: Don Pasquale Juan Diego Flórez in another of his great stage roles. Following DVD releases of Il barbiere di Siviglia from Madrid and La Fille du régiment from Genoa, Decca continues the DVD series presenting Flórez in his great stage roles with this performance of Donizetti's irresistible comedy from Zurich Opera House. Flórez has recently sung the role of Ernesto in new productions at both London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and the Metropolitan Opera, New York. The title role of the irascible Don Pasquale is sung by the great Italian bass, Ruggero Raimondi (who famously played Mozart's Don Giovanni in Joseph Losey's classic 1978 film). A largely traditional but creative, fun production of a classic. Extras include trailer from Il barbiere di Siviglia and the trailer of 'Oh Mes Amis' from La Fille du Regiment.
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Cat. No.: 074 3209 |
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ROBERTO ALAGNA · VIOLETTA URMANA | VERDI: Aida
Violetta Urmana | Aida Roberto Alagna | Radames Ildiko Komlosi | Amneris Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala Riccardo Chailly
TRACK LISTING VERDI: Aida The high profile new production from La Scala, Milan, filmed before Roberto Alagna's sensational departure! The operatic event of 2006, following Roberto Alagna's exit from the production during the second performance. Spectacular new production by veteran director/designer Franco Zeffirelli has all the luxury, theatricality and opulence one could wish for in this grandest of operas, keeping to tradition and shying away from minimalist modern intrepretation. French tenor Roberto Alagna was filmed in early performances before his high-profile departure from the production. This alone makes it a must-have DVD for all opera fans. Lithuanian soprano Violeta Urmana sings the title role and the powerful Hungarian mezzo Ildiko Komlosi is her rival, Princess Amneris. Riccardo Chailly conducts a top cast at La Scala, 'the home of opera'. |
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Cat. No.: 074 3213 |
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I Musici
TRACK LISTING VIVALDI: Concerto in B flat, RV547 The most popular classic of all time on DVD with bonus CD. I Musici were the driving force in the rediscovery of Baroque repertoire and their CD recording of The Four Seasons is one of the best-selling Philips discs of all time. I Musici are still considered to be one of the greatest 'modern' string ensembles. These performances by I Musici were filmed in key locations around Vivaldi's city of Venice. The film incorporates panoramic shots of the city as well as some of the great masterpieces of art to be found there by artists such as Canaletto, Guardi and Tintoretto. There are also shots of the fabulous costumes sported by Venice's citizens during its unique winter Carnival. This new DVD package includes a bonus CD of other popular Vivaldi selections from the Philips Vivaldi Edition, such as the 'Madrigalesco' Concerto and Sonata a Quattro in E flat, 'Al santo sepolcro' - all performed by I Musici. In PCM stereo and DTS 5.1 Surround |
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Cat. No.: 073 4314 |
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TERESA STRATAS | LEHÁR: Der Zarewitsch
ARTISTS Teresa Stratas | Sonja Wieslaw Ochmann | Zarewitsch Birke Bruck | Mascha Harald Juhnke | Iwan Symphonie-Orchester Kurt Graunke Willy Mattes
TRACK LISTING LEHÁR: Der Zarewitsch In this colourful, nostalgia-filled 1973 film treatment of Lehár's Russian operetta, Wieslaw Ochman ('Flawless...pure, effortless singing' Nürnberger Zeitung ) is the melancholy tsar's son who falls hopelessly in love with a beautiful dancer, played here by Teresa Stratas 'enchantingly...in a beautifully sung performance that displays her skills as an actress.' Berliner Morgenpost 'Arthur Maria Rabenalt staged the ace of operettas in old-gold, with icon-covered walls, birch-wood and beautiful voices - all most nostalgic.' Der Tagesspiegel 'Teresa Stratas and Wieslaw Ochmann made a simply enchanting couple through their singing, appearance and acting ability.' Hamburger Abendblatt In 5.1 DTS Surround Sound First-time international DVD release
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