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Tristan und Isolde
The great soprano Birgit Nilsson stars in her signature role of Isolde in this historic performance filmed live at the Theatre Antique d'Orange in Frnace in 1973. Jon Vickers co-stars as Tristan in this famed production, which is performed under the musical direction of the legendary conductor Karl Bohm, with the Orchestre National de RTF. This historic film of Wagner's monumental opera, performed by this incomparable cast, has been restored and digitally re-mastered. Also stars Ruth Hesse, Walter Berry, Bengt Rundgren, Horst Laurenthal, Stan Unruh. 2-disc set.
D2230
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Jenufa
Under the direction of Nikolaus Lehnhoff, the renowned Glyndebourne Festival Opera brings to life Leos Janacek's masterpiece Jenufa - a tale of passion, betrayal, and the transfiguring power of love. Soprano Anja Silja sings the role of the embittered widow, Kostelnicka, who drowns her infant grandson to save her beloved stepdaughter Jenufa (Roberta Alexander) from the shame and hardship of raising an illegitimate child. This highly accalimed production resurrects the Brno version of the opera, unseen and unheard since its 1904 debut. Conducted by Andrew Davis, the London Philharmonic Orchestra and a stellar cast restore Jenufa to its original poignancy and raw brilliance, exploring how love and honor gone awry can lead to tragedy
D0035
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La Gazza Ladra
This Cologne Opera production of one of Rossini's most brilliant compositions was directed by Michael Hampe and boasts a star-studded cast with Ileana Cotrubas, Carlos Feller, David Kuebler and Alberto Rinaldi. Rossini's opera is a perennial favorite and tells the story of a servant girl accused of stealing a silver spoon. She is brought to trial by the Justice of the Peace, whose advances she has rejected, and is condemned to death. Tragedy turns to comedy when, just before the execution, it is discovered that the real thief is a magpie. Bruno Bartoletti conducts this lively and colorful production designed by Mauro Pagano.
D0051
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Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg
Michael Hampe's acclaimed production of Wagner's comic opera tells a charming, human, romantic love story and yet registers his protest against the narrow-minded critics and the prejudiced public who for so long refused him recognition. Set in picturesque 16th century Nurnberg, the plot revolves around a singing contest, organized by the Guild of Mastersingers and the prize promised by the goldsmith, Veit Pogner - his daughter Eva's hand in marriage. Helena Does sings Eva, with Paul Frey and John Pringle as the suitors (Walther and Beckmesser) and Donald McIntyre as Sachs. Sir Charles Mackerras conducts the Elizabethan Philharmonic Orchestra, along with the Australian Opera Chorus
D0007
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Luisa Miller
June Anderson gives a moving performance as the ill-fated Luisa in this Opera National de Lyon production of Verdi's tale of jealousy and deception. Jacques Lassalle's production also features Taro Ichihara (tenor) as Rodolfo, Paul Plishka (bass) as Count Walter, and Edouard Tumagian (baritone) as Miller. Maurizio Arena conducts the Lyon National Opera Orchestra and Chorus
D0030
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Stiffelio
Jose Carreras stars in the lead role with Catherine Malfitano in this Royal Opera performance of Verdi's dramatic opera. Also starring Catherine Malfitano, Gregory Yurisich, Gwynne Howell, Adele Paxton, Robin Leggate, and Lynton Atkinson. Conductor: Edward Downes.
D1497
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Romeo et Juliette
Superstar tenor Roberto Alagna and Leontina Vaduva star in this Royal Opera production of Gounod's operatic tale of tragic love. Also starring Francois Le Roux, Paul Charles Clarke, Robert lloyd, and Anna Maria Panzarella. Conductor: Charles Mackerras.
D1493
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Andrea Chénier
Set in Paris before and during the French Revolution, this is Giordano's most passionate and successful opera. In this Royal Opera production, Placido Domingo stars in the title role as the idealistic poet of the French Revolution and Maddalena, the object of Chénier's adoration, is portrayed by the Bulgarian soprano Anna Tomowa-Sintow. Conducted by Julius Rudel. Sung in Italian, with subtitles available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese
D1410
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Les Huguenots
Dame Joan Sutherland's farewell perfromance to the operatic stage in Les Huguenots is a gala triumph of spectacle and drama. Sutherland's glorious soprano voice is just one of the many brilliant highlights of this acclaimed performance, a revival of director Loft Mansouri's highly praised 1981 production. Often referred to as "The Night of the Seven Stars," Les Huguenots is a demanding production that requires the presence of seven major talents. For this reason, it is not often performed, but it is a most fitting end to the career of "La Stupenda," one of opera's brightest stars
D0029
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Kat'a Kabanova
Tobias Hoheisel's designs - a combination of bare outlines and the neurotic flaring colors of Edvard Munch's expressionistic world - provide the setting for Nikolaus Lehnhoff's production of Janacek's three-act opera for the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Janacek's incandescent score, played by the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Andrew Davis, has seldom achieved such perfect unity with the dramatic action as it has in this landmark production. There is an extraordinary magnetic tension in the performance of Nancy Gustafson who sings Kat'a. Felicity Palmer plays the Kabanovicka, Kat'a's mother-in-law, with complete command over her shuffling, well-meaning son, Tichon, sung by Ryland Davies
D0036
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Mefistofele
Samuel Ramey has won overwhelming critical acclaim for his performance in the title role of this San Francisco Opera production of Boito's operatic masterpiece based on Goethe's "Faust". Robert Carsen's sumptuous post-modern production is a gloriously decadent and theatrically stunning realization, and the San Francisco Opera's performance has been unanimously acclaimed in both Paris and San Francisco. Also featuring Gabriela Benackova and Dennis O'Neill, conducted by Maurizio Arena
D0024
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Mitridate, re di Ponto
An opera seria in three acts: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Libretto: Vittorio Amedeo Cigna-Santi Director: Graham Vick Conductor: Paul Daniel Cast:: Arbate - Jacquelyn Fugelle Sifare - Ann Murray Aspasia - Luba Orgonasova Farnace: Jochen Kowalski Marzio: Justin Lavender Mitridate: Bruce Ford Ismene: Lillian Watson Sung in Italian with English subtitles
D1490
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Le Nozze di Figaro
This acclaimed production by the former actor and theatre director Jean-Pierre Vincent is infused with a real knowledge and understanding of Beaumarchais and da Ponte and is entirely faithful to the spirit of Mozart's immensly popular, vivacious amorous intrigue. Giovanni Furlanetto's portrayal of Figaro is beautifully musical and well-acted, capturing all of the gaiety of the lead role. This Opera National de Lyon production of Mozart's incomparable opera is a delightful theatrical and musical experience. Also starring Elzibeta Szymtka, and conducted by Paolo Olmi.
D1484
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Le Nozze di Figaro
Stephen Medcalf's superb production at the Glyndebourne Festival Opera opened on the 60th anniversary of the first performance at Glyndebourne. Stephen Medcalf's superb production is a "loving, carefully prepared performance" (Opera). Starring Gerald Finley, Alison Hagley, Renee Fleming, Andreas Schmidt. Bernard Haitink conducts. Sung in Italian. Subtitle selection: English, French, Spanish, Japanese.
D2039
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Don Carlos
This production from the Théâtre du Chatelet in Paris "offers insights into Verdi's grand opera drama which no other...has begun to match (Sunday Times). The original French version in 5 acts, starring Roberto Alagna, Thomas Hampson, Karita Mattila, José Van Dam, Waltraud Meier. Antonio Pappano conducts the Orchestre de Paris. Sung in French. Subtitle selection: English, French, Spanish, Japanese
D2031
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Samson et Dalila
Placido Domingo and Shirley Verrett star in the title roles of this live recording from the San Francisco Opera. The colorful sets and costumes reflect Saint-Saens' melodic and sensual score, beautifully conducted by Julius Rudel
D0010
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Rusalka
Dvorak's three-act opera is based on two fairy tales and tells the story of a water-nymph, Rusalka, yearning to become human because she has fallen in love with a mortal. David Pountney's highly acclaimed production for English National Opera explores the deeper level of this fairy tale, transforming a pretty story into a penetrating study of childish day dreams. The water-glade becomes an Edwardian nursery and Rusalka, a young girl on the threshold of sexual maturity. Longing to be liberated into the dangerous and fascinating world of adults, she peoples her real world with the creatures of her imagination - her governess becomes a witch, her grandfather the Spirit of the Waters and her sisters the water-nymphs. D0049.
D2904
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Die Fledermaus
An international array of talent combines to perform one of Covent Garden's most glittering productions. Kiri Te Kanawa leads the comic cast with her celebrated portrayal of Rosalinde, Hermann Prey as Eisenstein, Hildegard Heichele as Adele and Benjamin Luxon as Falke. There are some surprise celebrity guests at Prince Orlofsky's special gala performance party including Hinge and Bracket, Charles Aznavour, and Merle Park and Wayne Eagling in Sir Frederick Ashton's specially choreographed pas de deux. The stage designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman re-create all the style and opulence of the Viennese Belle Epoque in this highly-acclaimed New Year's Eve performance from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Placido Domingo makes an inimitably stylish British conducting debut. Sung in German, subtitles available in English, German, Spanish, Japanese
D2030
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La Fanciulla Del West
Puccini's penultimate opera, which marked a new stylish departure for him, is set at the height of the California gold rush. In this performance, Carol Neblett sings the role of Minnie, "The Girl of the Golden West," and Placido Domingo is as ignitable as ever in the role of Dick Johnson, alias the bandit, Ramirez. Also starring Silvano Carroli, Robert Lloyd, Gwynne Howell. Performed at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, conducted by Nello Santi. Sung in Italian, with subtitles available in English, German, and Spanish
D2038
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Lucrezia Borgia
Dame Joan Sutherland and tenor Alfredo Kraus star in Donizetti's tale of sixteenth century opulence and decadence. This Royal Opera production showcases Joan Sutherland's incomparable coloratura technique. Bel canto specialist Richard Bonynge conducts the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House in this historic perfromance
D2070
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Eugene Onegin
From The Festspielhaus, Baden-Baden, The European Union Opera production of Tchaikovsky's passionate opera starring Orla Boylan and Vladimir Glushchak. Conducted by Gennadi Rozhdestvensky, this production was the centerpiece of the European Union Opera's innaugural program. Director Nikolaus Lehnhoff's production moves from a sunny first scene, carefree in the Russian country summer, all in whites and pale gold, to the black intensity of the St. Petersburg reception.
D2089
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