Below is a list of all In Stock classical DVD titles.
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN / FRANZ SCHUBERT
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 / Schubert Symphonies Nos 6 & 8 Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti [ Medici Arts DVD / DVD - released 20/Jan/2006 ] "This DVD taken from two live concerts that took place in 1978 are marvelous. Both the sound and sight are excellent even though made thirty years ago" Review |
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SERGEI PROKOFIEV
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Prokofiev: Betrothal in a Monastery (complete opera) Kirov Opera & Ballet / Anna Netrebko, Larissa Diadkova, Nikolai Gassiev, Aleksander Gergalov / Valery Gergiev (conductor) [ Philips DVD / DVD - released 5/Jan/2006 ] 'The lively Kirov production.is a delight. What is most remarkable is the overall quality and consistency of the cast. Anna Netrebko was splendid as Louisa, singing with limpid, agile tone.' New York Times |
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JACQUES OFFENBACH
Offenbach: La Grande Duchesse de Gérolstein (complete operetta recorded in 2005) Les Musiciens du Louvre / Felicity Lott, Sandrine Piau, Yann Beuron, Franck Leguérinel, Eric Huchet / Marc Minkowski (cond) [ Erato DVD / 2 DVD - released 6/Dec/2005 ] Best Opera Recording went to Offenbach's 'La Grande Duchesse De Gerolstein' in 2005's Diapason d'Or Awards held in Paris. |
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GIOACHINO ROSSINI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Rossini: La Cenerentola (complete opera.recorded in 1981) Teatro alla Scala / Frederica von Stade, Margherita Guglielmi, Laura Zannini, Francisco Araiza, Claudio Desderi, Paolo Montarsolo / Claudio Abbado [ Deutsche Grammophon / Unitel DVD / DVD - released 8/Nov/2005 ] Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's staging of this classic fairy tale, originally created for the San Francisco Opera in 1969, has been one of the most successful opera stagings of the 20th century |
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RICHARD WAGNER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Wagner: Die Walkure (complete opera recorded in 1992) Daniel Barenboim / Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele / Harry Kupfer / Poul Elming / Nadine Secunde / Matthias Holle / etc. [ Warner Music Vision / Unitel DVD / 2 DVD - released 28/Oct/2005 ] "In many ways this is now the best bet for anyone wanting a DVD version of Die Walkure." (International Record Review) |
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GIUSEPPE VERDI
Verdi: La Forza Del Destino (The Force of Destiny) - the complete opera. Metropolitan Opera / Leontyne Price, Giuseppe Giacomini, Leo Nucci, Bonaldo Giaiotti, Isola Jones, Enrico Fissore / James Levine (cond) [ Deutsche Grammophon DVD / 2 DVD - released 13/Oct/2005 ] "Who could begin to challenge the quality of (Leontyne Price's) singing even at this late stage of her career? For the occasion, and the tribute to one of the greatest Verdi singers of our time, this performance is recommended." (MusicWeb Jan 2006) |
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RICHARD WAGNER
Wagner: Die Walkure (complete opera) Bayreuther Festspiele / Donald McIntyre, Matti Salminen, Gwyneth Jones / Pierre Boulez [ Deutsche Grammophon DVD / 2 DVD - released 24/Jul/2005 ] "This is the Patrice Chéreau centennial version of Wagner's masterwork, conducted by Pierre Boulez with a passion and intensity remembered still. Chéreau directs an outstanding cast with great originality and worked with video director Brian Large to |
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GIOACCHINO ROSSINI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Rossini: Barber of Seville, The [Il barbiere di Siviglia] complete studio recording of the opera recorded in 1972 Teresa Berganza, Luigi Alva, Hermann Prey, Enzo Dara / Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala, Claudio Abbado [ Deutsche Grammophon DVD / DVD - released 21/Jun/2005 ] In the 1970s, the era from which this production emanates, the director Jean Pierre Ponnelle was reaching the height of his powers. In his 1972 production at Milan's La Scala, Ponnelle designed a realistic set that still feels fresh. |
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W.A. MOZART
Le Nozze di Figaro [The Marriage of Figaro] (complete opera directed by Peter Sellars. Recorded in 1990) Sanford Sylvan / James Maddalena / Susan Larson / Jeanne Ommerle / Wiener Symphoniker / Craig Smith (cond) [ Decca Records / 2 DVD - released 14/Jun/2005 ] Sung in the original Italian but relocated to contrasting worlds of late 20th century USA, 'Le nozze di Figaro' takes place in the ersatz elegance of Fifth Avenue. |
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W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro [The Marriage of Figaro] (complete opera directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle. Recorded in 1976) Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau / Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Mirella Freni, Hermann Prey, Maria Ewing / Vienna Philharmonic / Karl Bohm [ Deutsche Grammophon DVD / 2 DVD - released 2/Jun/2005 ] "a visual treat, but having some solos delivered as interior monologues is distracting" Gramophone |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Handel: Messiah - A Sacred Oratorio Sara Macliver, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Alexandra Sherman / The Orchestra of the Antipodes, Antony Walker [ ABC Classics DVD / DVD - released 5/Apr/2005 ] Throughout each year, and especially at Christmas time, thousands of people enjoy the experience of hearing Handel's most famous work, Messiah. |
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GUSTAV MAHLER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mahler: Symphony No. 9 (recorded live in 2004) The Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra / Claudio Abbado [ EuroArts / DVD - released 12/Jan/2005 ] Quite simply one of the best performances of this great work I've ever come across: moving, intense and with Abbado's long experience of conducting this work fully apparent despite the youth of the players. Beautifully and accurately played... |
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Andre Rieu
The Flying Dutchman (Der Fliegende Hollander) [ Polydor Records DVD / DVD - released 25/Nov/2004 ] Kerkrade, Parkstad 2004. Around 18,000 people stream a gala evening with Andre and his ochestra. For a good four hours, they are treated to a dizzying display unequalled anywhere. In celebration of that unique event, Andre has brought together the... |
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JULES MASSENET
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Massenet: Thais (complete opera recorded in 2004) Teatri La Fenice / Eva Mei (soprano), Michele Perusi (bass-baritone), William Joyner (tenor) & Christophe Fel (bass) / Marcello Viotti (cond) [ Dynamic DVD / DVD - released 28/Oct/2004 ] Venice's prestigious Teatro La Fenice's production of this enthralling opera, full of captivating music and dramatic development. The title role, in this excellent production, is sung by an Eva Mei in great vocal form, who gives an interpretation... |
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PYOTR Il'yich TCHAIKOVSKY
Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin (complete opera) Bernd Weik, Teresa Kubiak, Stuart Burrows / Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Sir Georg Solti [ Decca Music Group Limited DVD / DVD - released 16/Aug/2004 ] Director Petr Weigl is celebrated for his sumptuous opera films, using magnificent natural settings and casting photogenic actors in the principal roles. |
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RICHARD STRAUSS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Strauss, (R.): Der Rosenkavalier (the complete opera recorded in 1994) Felicity Lott, Anne Sofie Von Otter, Barbara Bonney, Kurt Moll / Carlos Kleiber (cond) [ Deutsche Grammophon DVD / 2 DVD - released 16/Aug/2004 ] "Lightly Handled, well-played Strauss. Strongly recommended." -Gramophone June 2001 |
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GIUSEPPE VERDI
Verdi: Rigoletto (Complete opera recorded in 1977) The Metropolitan Opera / Placido Domingo, Ileana Cotrubas, Cornell MacNeil / James Levine (cond) [ Deutsche Grammophon DVD / DVD - released 27/May/2004 ] "Yes, Rigoletto is a singer's opera, but Verdi also poured into it some of his most dramatic as well as melodic music. That said, the vivid colours of the production have come up amazingly well and the sound is clear." (MusicWeb Dec 2006) |
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Ivan Rebroff
Ivan Rebroff Live in Concert [Sydney - Australia, 1982] [ Universal DVD / DVD - released 7/Apr/2004 ] The fabulous Ivan Rebroff live in concert, filmed live in Sydney Australia October 5, 1982. |
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THE STRAUSS FAMILY / JOSEPH LANNER
New Year's Concert in Vienna 2004 [Director's Cut] Wiener Philharmoniker [Vienna Philharmonic] Orchestra, Riccardo Muti [ Deutsche Grammophon DVD / DVD - released 1/Feb/2004 ] Recorded live on January 1, 2004 at Grosser Saal, Musikverein, Vienna. |
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HILDEGARD von BINGEN
Hildegard von Bingen - In Portrait - Ordo Virtutum Ansy Boothroyd / John Hancorm / Vox Animae, led by Evelyn Tubb / Mayfield Chamber Opera Chorus / Michael Fields / Piers Adams / Steven Devine [ Opus Arte / Kultur DVD / 2 DVD - released 5/Jan/2004 ] G :- "The vocal artistry is at a very high level… neither Evelyn Tubb nor Ansy Boothroyd try to steal the show. …If I were forced to limit my library to only one recording of music by Hildegard von Bingen, this would be it." -Continuo, USA (Ordo... |