Below is a list of all In Stock classical DVD titles.
JESSYE NORMAN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Jessye Norman - A Portrait Jessye Norman (soprano) with various accompaniments [ Deccal DVD / DVD - released 14/Mar/2008 ] An intimate and in-depth 90 minute portrait of the legendary soprano, including specially staged studio films of 12 bestloved pieces from Jessye Norman's repertoire. |
Andre Rieu
Live in Vienna [ Universal Music / DVD - released 28/Feb/2008 ] This DVD is a concert with Andre Rieu, filmed on the square in front of the Imperial Hofburg Palace in the heart of Vienna - 135 minutes of pure pleasure for the eyes and ears. 'Live in Vienna' includes superb compositions from the most famous... |
VINCENZO BELLINI
Bellini: I Puritani (complete opera recorded in 2007) Metropolitan Opera / Anna Netrebko, Eric Cutler, Franco Vassallo / Patrick Summers (cond) [ Deutsche Grammophon DVD / 2 DVD - released 28/Feb/2008 ] "Netrebko has perhaps the most appealing stage presence among contemporary sopranos. She is a natural stage animal who can sing as she moves around the stage and interacts with her colleagues. Her sheer physicality on stage is awesome." (MusicWeb) |
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOSVKY
Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin (complete opera recorded in 2007) Metropolitan Opera / Renee Fleming, Elena Zaremba, Ramon Vargas, Dmitri Hvorostovsky / Valery Gergiev (cond) [ Decca DVD / 2 DVD - released 28/Feb/2008 ] 'Miss Fleming's sympathetic, exquisitely sung Tatiana was a major achievement.' The New York Times |
CARL NIELSEN
Nielsen: Maskarade (complete opera recorded in 2006) Royal Danish Orchestra / Royal Danish Opera Chorus / Stephen Milling / Susanne Resmark / Michael Shonwandt [ Naxos DVD / DVD - released 24/Feb/2008 ] Recorded at Operaen, Copenhagen on 13 and 15 November 2006 |
KURT WEILL
Weill: Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny (complete opera recorded in 2007) Los Angeles Opera / Audra Mc Donald / Patti Lupone / Anthony Dean / James Colon (cond) [ Euroarts DVD / DVD - released 8/Feb/2008 ] G - Recorded live at Los Angeles Opera, 1 and 4 March 2007 |
TCHAIKOVSKY / BRAHMS / YSAYE / BACH
Tianwa Yang Live in Concert in St Petersburg Tianwa Yang (violin) / St Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Lande [ Naxos DVD / DVD - released 8/Feb/2008 ] This is the accomplished and stylish Russian debut of Tianwa Yang - one of the most unusual and energetic violinists of our time. To an enthusiastic audience within the walls of the beautiful Court Capella in St Petersburg, she performs the... |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos 1 - 5 Krystian Zimerman (piano) / Vienna Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein [ Deutsche Grammophon DVD / 2 DVD - released 19/Jan/2008 ] "In the last three there is a close rapport and unity of purpose between these two in many ways highly differing musical personalities; Zimerman poised and aristocratic, Bernstein a full-bodied, brilliant temperament. Their collaboration is a triumphant s |
GIUSEPPE VERDI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Verdi: Ernani (complete opera recorded in 1983) Metropolitan Opera / Luciano Pavarotti, Leona Mitchell, Sherrill Milnes / James Levine (cond) [ Decca DVD / DVD - released 18/Jan/2008 ] " Mr. Pavarotti gave a splendid full-throated performance... He was also a sensitive partner in the many ensemble numbers... Miss Mitchell filled the house gloriously... " New York Times |
JOAN SUTHERLAND
The Reluctant Prima Donna Joan Sutherland with various guests [ Digital Classics DVD / DVD - released 11/Jan/2008 ] G : - The life of opera diva Dame Joan Sutherland is told through her own words and those of her contemporaries. Features thrilling musical moments and spine tingling performances. |
JOAN SUTHERLAND
The Best of Joan Sutherland - Live from the Sydney Opera House Joan Sutherland with various performers [ Digital Classics DVD / DVD - released 11/Jan/2008 ] Highlights from stage performances of Lucrezia Borgia, Adriana Lecouvreur, Daughter of the Regiment, Norma, Il Trovatore, Lakme, Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow & Lucia di Lammermoor |
FRANZ LISZT
The Liszt Recital (recorded in Milan in May 2007) Daniel Barenboim (piano) [ Euroarts DVD / DVD - released 30/Nov/2007 ] Recorded live at the Teatro alla Scala, Milan, 28 May 2007. |
SUPPE / MOZART / J. STRAUSS
Cleveland Orchestra at Carnegie Hall (Recorded Oct 2006) Dorothea Roschmann (soprano) Lief Ove Andsnes (piano) / Cleveland Orchestra / Franz Welser-Most [ EuroArts DVD / DVD - released 30/Nov/2007 ] G - Recorded live at the Carnegie Hall, New York, 4 October 2006 |
PYOTR Il'yich TCHAIKOVSKY
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (complete ballet filmed in 2007) Mariinsky Ballet / Leonid Sarafanov, Irina Golub / Valery Gergiev (cond) [ Decca DVD / DVD - released 22/Nov/2007 ] Two of the Mariinsky's young stars, Leonid Sarafanov and Irina Golub, dance the main roles. Despite the startling aspects of this production, none of the spectacle and awe-inspiring quality of their dancing is lost. |
GIUSEPPE VERDI
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (complete opera recorded in 1991) Royal Opera, Covent Garden / Kiri Te Kanawa, Alexandru Agache, Sylvesyer, Roberto Scandiuzzi / Sir Georg Solti (cond) [ Decca DVD / DVD - released 9/Nov/2007 ] A well-received, stylish 1991 Royal Opera production staged by Elijah Moshinsky and premiered with Kiri Te Kanawa and Sir Georg Solti. |
SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf / Classical Symphony / Overture on Hebrew Themes Henry Feagins / Roy Hudd / Sting / Chamber Orchestra of Europe / Claudio Abbado [ Deutsche Grammophon DVD / DVD - released 26/Sep/2007 ] This brilliantly inventive visualisation of Prokofiev's beloved musical tale features Sting, Claudio Abbado, members of London's celebrated Theatre de Complicite, and some fantastic Spitting Image puppetry. "Sting's knack for getting into... |
GIUSEPPE VERDI
Verdi: Aida (complete opera recorded in 2006) La Scala, Milan / Marco Spotti, Ildiko Komlosi, Roberto Alagna / Violeta Urmana / Riccardo Chailly (cond) [ Decca DVD / DVD - released 26/Sep/2007 ] G:- The high profile new production from La Scala, Milan, filmed before Roberto Alagna's sensational departure! |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Pavarotti Forever (Incls 'Nessun dorma', 'recondita armonia' & 'Mamma') Luciano Pavarotti (tenor) with orchestras and conductors [ Decca DVD / DVD - released 20/Sep/2007 ] The definitive greatest hits package from Luciano Pavarotti. For millions of people all over the world Luciano Pavarotti literally IS classical music. |
GAETANO DONIZETTI
Donizetti: Don Pasquale (complete opera recorded in 2006) Zurich Opera / Juan Diego Florez / Isabel Rey / Ruggero Raimondi / Nello Santi (cond) [ Decca DVD / DVD - released 12/Sep/2007 ] Following DVD releases of Il barbiere di Siviglia from Madrid and La Fille du regiment from Genoa, Decca continues the DVD series presenting Florez in his great stage roles with this performance of Donizetti's irresistible comedy from Zurich Opera House. |
Andre Rieu
Live at the Royal Albert Hall (NTSC) [ Universal Music DVD / DVD - released 6/Sep/2007 ] 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... |