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Cat. No.: 175 1958 |
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KATHERINE JENKINS | Live in The Park
ARTISTS Katherine Jenkins
TRACK LISTING Overture From The Marriage of Figaro In addition to releasing her new album 'Rejoice', Katherine will also release one of the most talked about concerts of the year on DVD. Join superstar Katherine at her very finest with her world-class guests Juan Diego Flórez and Serendipity for a perfect summer evening of Classical music. Filmed at the first ever Katherine In The Park, on 8 July 2007, this DVD captures a beautiful summer's evening, the amazing backdrop, an audience of thousands. Packed with her best-loved tracks and set against the stunning scenery of Margam Park, this is Katherine at her very best. ‘Time to Say Goodbye’, ‘Nella Fantasia’ and ‘I Will Always Love You’, a brilliant Welsh Medley, tracks from her brand new album plus some stunning duets with world-class tenor Juan Diego Florez. |
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Cat. No.: 074 3226 |
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LUCIANO PAVAROTTI | DONIZETTI: L’Elisir d’amore
Luciano Pavarotti | Nemorino
TRACK LISTING DONIZETTI: L’Elisir d’amore
Luciano Pavarotti sings one of his most famous roles, in a traditional Met production of Donizetti's much-loved comic classic. Now available worldwide for the first time on Decca DVD. Filmed in 1981, live from the Metropolitan Opera, Luciano Pavarotti sings Nemorino in Donizetti's comic opera. This was one of his most famous roles and here he sings it at the peak of his prime, joined by an all-star ensemble. Kirk Browning's production is traditional and entertaining. Judith Blegen sings the role of Adina and the great comic baritone, Sesto Bruscantini, plays the wily Dr Dulcamara. Nicola Rescigno conducts. Extras include a photo gallery.
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Cat. No.: 074 3227 |
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LUCIANO PAVAROTTI | KATIA RICCIARELLI
ARTISTS Luciano Pavarotti | Riccardo
TRACK LISTING VERDI: Un Ballo in Maschera Classic, all-star performance of one of the great Verdi operas, featuring Pavarotti in one of his most celebrated roles. Available for the first time on DVD, the complete opera of the classic 1980 production by Elijah Moshinsky of Verdi's Un ballo in maschera, filmed live from the Metropolitan Opera. An all-star cast, led by Luciano Pavarotti at the height of his fame in one of his most celebrated roles. Joined by Katia Ricciarelli (Amelia), Judith Blegen (Oscar), Bianca Berini (Ulrica) and Louis Quilico (Renato). Conducted by Giuseppe Patane. Extras include an interview with Luciano Pavarotti. There are also interviews with Ricciarelli and James Levine. |
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Cat. No.: 074 3229 |
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DAME JOAN SUTHERLAND | LUCIANO PAVAROTTI
Dame Joan Sutherland, soprano
TRACK LISTING Scenes from First release on DVD of the classic Met gala with Pavarotti and Sutherland from 1987. Two of the greatest opera stars of the time, and long-term singing partners, Luciano Pavarotti and Joan Sutherland, come together to perform four famous scenes from Acts I and III of Lucia di Lammermoor, Act III of La Traviata and Act III of Rigoletto. Joined by the great Italian baritone Leo Nucci and conducted by Richard Bonynge. The scenes are complete and fully staged, making this different from other DVDs of individual arias and ensembles. |
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Cat. No.: 074 3254 |
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SIR GEORG SOLTI
Sylvia Sass | Judith
TRACK LISTING BARTÓK: Bluebeard’s Castle The great Hungarian maestro, Sir Georg Solti, conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra in a film version of one of the great Hungarian masterpieces of the 20th century. The performance features an all-Hungarian cast, led by the celebrated soprano Sylvia Sass as Judith. Visually-stunning staging by Hungarian director Miklós Szinetár. |
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Cat. No.: 074 3255 |
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SIR GEORG SOLTI | R. STRAUSS: Arabella
Gundula Janowitz
TRACK LISTING R. STRAUSS: Arabella A formidable cast conducted by one of the supreme Strauss interpreters, Sir Georg Solti. The only film version available of this opera, the celebrated director Otto Schenk’s intimate film of Strauss’s comedy of manners, set in mid-19th century Vienna. Schenk’s beautiful staging uses traditional sets and costumes, making this a classic, historic and faithful account. The performance features outstanding singing from a starry and unrivalled cast, including Gundula Janowitz, Edita Gruberova, Bernd Weikl and Rene Kollo. Sir Georg Solti, acknowledged as one of the greatest Strauss conductors, leads the Wiener Philharmoniker, making this one of the finest cast of Strauss performers available on either CD or DVD. |
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Cat. No.: 074 3252 |
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CECILIA BARTOLI | Maria (Live Concert)
Cecilia Bartoli, mezzo soprano
TRACK LISTING GARCIA: E non lo vedo… Son regina (La figlia dell’aria) Cecilia Bartoli celebrates the 200th birthday of Maria Malibran. Cecilia Bartoli continues her tribute to female superstar Maria Malibran, with a double DVD to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of a Romantic icon. DVD 1 features the Barcelona concert from the ongoing Maria album tour La Rivoluzione Romantica. The 80 minute programmed performed in the stunning Palau de la Musica Catalana features highlights from the Maria album, and includes Rossini’s Willow Song as a DVD exclusive. DVD 2 features a fascinating 70 minute film Malibran Rediscovered , following Cecilia Bartoli as she researches the life of Maria Malibran and records the album, and a rare change to see Cecilia Bartoli as she prepares for the concert in Glimpses Backstage. The DVD release is supported by the ongoing Maria album tour, including a special gala concert in Paris on 24th March 2008 , Maria Malibran’s 200th birthday. |
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Cat. No.: 073 4398 |
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HERBERT VON KARAJAN | BRAHMS: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45 Product Microsite ARTISTS Gundula Janowitz, soprano Herbert von Karajan
TRACK LISTING BRAHMS: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45 Johannes Brahms’ magnificent “German Requiem” in a live performance from the Salzburg Easter Festival with the Berliner Philharmoniker, Wiener Singverein and the soloists Gundula Janowitz and José van Dam under Herbert von Karajan, recorded 1978 and presented for the first time on DVD in 5.1 DTS Surround Sound. Maestro Karajan focuses on the gentle, comforting aspect of the work, presenting it as a Requiem for the living. Written for soprano and baritone solo, chorus and orchestra, the "German Requiem'' was performed for the first time in its entirety at the Leipzig Gewandhaus on 18 February 1869. “Van Dam, sobre et intense, Janowitz, lumière vivante à peine blessée par le temps et les admirables choeurs du Singverein concourent à faire de cet enregistrement du Réquiem allemand, le plus grand signé par Karajan, au coté de la version Vienne 1947” - Le Monde de la Musique |
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Cat. No.: 073 4399 |
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HERBERT VON KARAJAN | Karajan in Concert
Product Microsite
ARTISTS Alexis Weissenberg, piano
TRACK LISTING BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture Famous orchestral works by Beethoven, Debussy, Rachmaninov, Ravel, Rossini, Wagner and Weber. The best known overtures - Coriolan, Egmont, Wilhelm Tell, Tannhäuser and Freischütz recorded in 1975, Rachmaninov´s Piano Concerto no. 2 with the soloist Alexis Weissenberg in a live recording from 1972, as well as works like “La mer”, “Prélude à l’après-midi d’un Faune” and “Daphnis et Chloé” recorded in 1978 performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker under Herbert von Karajan from the Philharmonie Berlin. 60 min. portrait “Impressions about Herbert von Karajan”, featuring Karajan the man and conductor, produced for his 70th birthday. This film by Vojtech Jasny from 1978 shows maestro Karajan not only as a conductor and artist but also as teacher, father, pilot, sailor during his holidays in St.Tropez and gives many professional insights and private impressions. First time on DVD and in 5.1 DTS Surround Sound. |
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Cat. No.: 073 4417 |
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VARIOUS | Popular Puccini: La Bohème | Madama Butterfly | Tosca
Product Microsite
Raina Kabaivanska | Tosca Mirella Freni | Mimi
TRACK LISTING PUCCINI: Tosca Madama Butterfly Classic films of Puccini’s best-loved operas in a specially priced 3-DVD set to celebrate the composer’s anniversary year. |
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