Since you are interested in Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera [The Masked Ball] (Complete opera recorded in 1967), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
RICHARD STRAUSS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Zubin Mehta conducts Richard Strauss New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, with Éva Marton, Bernd Weikl & Jane Eaglen [ Sony Classical Masters / 8 CD Box Set - released 10/Nov/2016 ] This orchestral release here features the Richard Strauss recordings conducted for Sony Classical by Zubin Mehta. ClassicsToday.com's reviewer observed that "Mehta always has been an excellent Straussian". |
ALFREDO CATALANI
Catalani: La Wally (Complete opera recorded in 1989) Eva Marton, Francisco Araiza, Alan Titus / Münchner Rundfunkorchester & Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Pinchas Steinberg [ Sony Opera House / 2 CD - released 1/Aug/2016 ] "Catalani's orchestral writing is best demonstrated in the 1989 Munich Radio performance brilliantly led by Pinchas Steinberg. This is the way this opera should be conducted and played-the music comes alive and we begin to understand Catalani's quali |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Fidelio (Complete opera recorded in 1982) Jeannine Altmeyer, Peter Meven, Theo Adam / Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Men's Choir Rundfunkchor Berlin, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Kurt Masur [ Sony Classical Opera / 2 CD Box Set - released 1/Aug/2016 ] "The most telling contributions certainly come from conductor, orchestra and chorus. The playing here is in the highest class, and Masur's control of speed and balance is not to be questioned" (Gramophone) |
FRANZ LEHAR
Lehar: Die Lustige Witwe [Merry Widow] (Complete opera recorded in 1965) Margit Schramm, Rudolf Schock, Dorothea Chryst, Jerry J. Jennings / Chor Der Deutschen Oper Berlin & Berliner Symphoniker, Robert Stolz [ Sony Opera House / 2 CD - released 1/Feb/2012 ] Studio recording, 1965 |
HANDEL
Alessandro, HWV21 (Complete Opera recorded in 1985) Rene Jacobs, Sophie Boulin, Isabelle Poulenard & Stephen Varcoe / La Petite Bande, Sigiswald Kuijken [ Sony Opera House / 3 CD Box Set - released 20/May/2011 ] Includes a three-language synopsis (English/French/German), full cast list and detailed track list. |