Opera

With this recording, Christian Thielemann (known for delivering fresh, must-hear/controversial interpretations) challenges Herbert Von Karajan - who was unable to resist performing this work by Orff - but also Eugen Jochum (Jochum's Deutsche Grammophon...

With the Snow Queen the Finnish National Ballet scored a hit. This success was due not only to Andersen's wonderful story and it's brilliant staging but also to the music of composer Tuomas Kantelinen. He says he wanted 'to write music that is melodic,...

With the sensational Luba Orgonasova as Mimi! Will Humburg conducts the Czech/Slovak RSO.1. La Boheme: Act 1: Questo Mar Rosso Miammollisce E Assidera 2. La Boheme: Act 1: Gia Dell'apocalisse Appariscono I Segni 3. La Boheme: Act 1: Pensier Profondo! 4...

With something of an Opera renaissance going on around the globe, this album can be seen as an entrance ticket to the spectacular world of Opera. Many of the operatic eras are represented here. Samples are taken from the early Italian baroque masters,...

With it's grotesque cast of supernatural beings and subhuman characters, the satirical etchings of Francisco Goya' Los Caprichos portray the sufferings of 18th century Spain in some of Western art' most influential images.1. 1. Francisco Goya y...

William Youngren wrote of the previous release in Fanfare magazine: "Reiner conducts with verve; Flagstad is splendid throughout; Melchior is superb-he and Flagstad make the Todesverk scene alone worth the price of the disc."1. Network Opening...

When "Mario Lanza: Greatest Operatic Recordings" (SEPIA 1274) was released in February 2015, Lanza fans were delighted, for this compilation disc was said "to do justice to his much misrepresented recording legacy". Now, in response to requests from...

Vladimir Jurowski conducts Tristan and Isolde for the first time in this 2009 recording by the Glyndebourne. His understanding of this score unearths scrupulous attention to detail and as the Financial Times observed 'unlocked the door to the world of...

Very few singers have championed Rossini on stage or through numerous recordings as Mezzo Soprano Teresa Berganza. This 1972 performance has weathered well over the years (especially given the fierce competition since) though still has plenty going for...

Various Artists -"Opera Gold - 100 Great Tracks" Decca, the opera company, presents a premium collection of the 100 most beautiful Opera tracks on 6 CDs. Enjoy classic arias and overtures, performed by the greatest opera stars of all time. Artists...

Using the critical edition by Azio Corghi, this recording of L'Italiana in Algeri was made at a jubilee performance of the XXth Rossini in Wildbad Festival in 2008.1. Sinfonia 2. Act I Scene 1: Introduzione: Serenate Il Mesto Ciglio - Cavatina E Stretta...

Two CD collection featuring the finest voices in Opera performing the most beautiful arias by the classic composers. An aria is a self-contained piece for vocals with orchestral accompaniment and this collection gathers together arias that will touch...