Opera
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SKU: D30290
She's mastered the roles of Aida, Cassandre, Alceste, and other demanding heroines of the operatic repertoire. Now, fans of soprano Jessye Norman's majestic talents will get to meet her up close in this revealing profile of the renowned African-American prima donna. The program also includes stunning ... more
$29.99
Les Troyens(1983)
SKU: D28488
The Trojan War is the background for Berlioz's epic opera, famously performed (much to the composer's frustration) in incomplete versions. Seen here in its first uncut Met performance, the sweeping production stars Tatiana Troyanos, Jessye Norman, and the incomparable Placido Domingo. 4 1/3 hrs. total on two discs. Standard; Soundtrack: ... more
$39.99
Les Troyens(2000)
DVD WidescreenSKU: D30449
Berlioz's epic opera concerning the Trojan War (and adapted from Virgil's "Aeneid") is given a stark and riveting revival at the Salzburger Festspiele. Jon Villars, Russell Braun, Tigran Martirossian, and Robert Lloyd head up the cast; Sylvain Cambreling conducts the Orchestra de Paris. 3 3/4 hrs. on two discs. Widescreen (Enhanced); ... more
$39.99
Les Troyens(2003)
DVD WidescreenSKU: D42975
Period instrument specialist Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducts an orchestra assembled to the original specifications of composer Berlioz for this performance of the celebrated 19th-century opera. The epic story inspired by "The Aeneid" is sung by a stellar cast led by Susan Graham and Gregory Kunde. 5 1/4 hrs. total on three discs. Widescreen ... more
$49.99
Idomeneo(1982)
SKU: D19221
The incomparable Luciano Pavarotti sings the title role in this Metropolitan Opera performance of Mozart's classic, based on a Greek myth of a father's unwilling sacrifice. The cast includes Frederica von Stade, Ileana Cotrubas, Hildegard Behrens, John Alexander; James Levine conducts the Met's Orchestra and Chorus. 185 min. on two ... more
$39.99
FullscreenSKU: D12633
A virtual "Who's Who" of music is on stage to celebrate 100 years of the finest performances in Met history. Leonard Bernstein, Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, Roberta Peters, Leontyne Price, and Joan Sutherland, along with many more stars, are featured in this once-in-a-lifetime event. 3 3/4 hrs. on two discs. Standard; Soundtracks: ... more
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$26.99
Prince Igor (Knyaz Igor)(1970)
SKU: D46303
Alexander Borodin composed this opera, based on the legendary 12th-century Russian noble who defended his homeland from Asian invaders. The Kirov Opera, Orchestra, and Ballet companies perform on location on the majestic Russian steppes. The stellar cast includes Boris Khmelnitsky as Igor, Nelli Pshyonnaya, and Yevgeni Nesterenko. 109 ... more
$19.99
The Eternal Road(2000)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D84529
Created to bring the world's attention to the activities of Adolf Hitler, German-Jewish composer Kurt Weill's 1937 opera-oratorio "The Eternal Road" incorporated readings from the Torah and Biblical history into its gripping story of Jews hiding out in a synagogue during a frightful pogrom. This documentary chronicles the collaboration ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D85362
Caballe displays her remarkable vocal gifts in a collection of scenes and arias that include selections from "Il Pirata," "Anna Bolena," "Roberto Devereux," and more. This 1966 concert, produced for French television, highlights the diva's talents for depth of feeling and ravishing tone. 43 min. Standard; ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D89080
Opera icons Caballe and Horne dazzle two gala concert audiences at Munich's Philharmonie Hall, performing a sweeping variety of arias and duets from Vivaldi's "Bajazet," Rossini's "Tancredi" and "Semeramide," Handel's "Rodelinda," Offenbach's "Les Contes d'Hoffman," and more. 88 min. Standard; Soundtrack: ... more
$19.99
Die Fledermaus(1971)
SKU: D99256
"The Bat" flies again in this memorable production of the celebrated Strauss operetta. Karl Bohm leads the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Gundula Janowitz, Eberhard Wachter, and Wolfgang Windgassen take key roles in the comic story of a man planning an act of revenge at a costumed ball. ... more
$29.99
Die Fledermaus(1982)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D01197
Joan Sutherland fans will be soaring as they witness the brilliant performance of "La Stupenda" in this revival of the renowned Strauss opera. Also boasting the talents of Robert Gard, Heather Begg, and Anson Austin, this production featuring the Australian Opera chorus and the Elizabethan Sydney Orchestra is a rare delight! Conducted ... more
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Die Fledermaus(1984)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D85079
Placido Domingo made his British conducting debut with this Royal Opera House staging of the best known of Johann Strauss' operettas. Kiri Te Kanawa, Hermann Prey and Benjamin Luxon head an impressive cast that also includes some surprise cameos. 180 min. Standard; Soundtrack: German Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, German, ... more
$29.99
Die Fledermaus(1996)
DVD WidescreenSKU: D65483
Johann Strauss' beloved comic operetta comes to magical life with a sumptuous Glyndebourne production featuring the London Philharmonic under the conduction of Vladimir Jurowski. Pamela Armstrong, Thomas Allen, Ragnar Ulfung, and Hakan Hagegard star. 196 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: German DTS 5.1, PCM stereo; Subtitles: ... more
$29.99
Fledermaus(1997)
SKU: D42691
This delightful revival of Johann Strauss' revered operetta features Anthony Warlow in a smash performance as Eisenstein, a convicted man none too anxious to report to prison the next morning. When Eisenstein's old friend arrives with an improbable plan for his last evening of freedom, comic situations soon follow. This Opera Australia ... more
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SKU: D35098
Some of the world's finest opera performers are seen in this remarkable compilation of highlights from the Glyndebourne, the celebrated 700-year-old opera house located in East Sussex, England. Dennis Bailey, Janet Baker, Yvonne Kenny, Philip Langridge, and many others appear in scenes from "Carmen," "Idomeneo," "Il Barbiere Di Siviglia," ... more
$19.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D87487
This extraordinary collection of operatic scenes from the Royal Opera House Covent Garden includes selections from Puccini's "La Boheme," Strauss' "Der Rosenkavalier," "Don Carlo" by Verdi, and more. Features performances by Agnes Baltsa, Renato Bruson, Kiri Te Kanawa, Luciana Serra, Marilyn Zschau, and others. 60 ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D80436
Amid the tumult of early 20th-century Russia, the remarkable basso voice of opera star Fyodor Chaliapin stood out and made him a hero to the nation and to music fans worldwide. This look at his life and art features interviews with family members, rare newsreel footage, and clips from Chaliapin's film work in 1915's "Czar Ivan the Terrible" ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D23083
Originally aired on "The Bell Telephone Hour," between 1959 and 1967, these superb performances highlight a collection of the greatest singers from the world of opera. Includes appearances by Renata Tebaldi ("Madama Butterfly"), Robert Merrill and Roberta Peters ("Il Barbiere di Siviglia"), Leontyne Price ("Aida"), Birgit Nilsson ("Gotterdammerung"), ... more
$34.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D47080
More classic--and classical--turns from "The Bell Telephone Hour" are culled from the archives for an opera buff's dream come true. Among the artists featured here are Birgit Nilsson ("Turandot"), George London ("Otello"), Franco Corelli and Lisa Della Casa ("Tosca"), Giuseppe DiStefano and Teresa Stratas ("Manon") Anna Moffo ("La ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D74435
An all-star selection of operatic legends--including Robert Merrill, Birgit Nilsson, Phyllis Curtin, Jerome Hines, Roberta Peters, Richard Peters, Anna Moffo, and Jan Peerce--is seen in classic "Bell Telephone Hour" performances from 1959-68. 122 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.
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SKU: D74004
Whoever said opera is a drag probably didn't have cross-dressing diva Ira Siff, alias Vera Galupe-Borszkh, in mind. See how the redoubtable prima donna of La Gran Scena Opera Company turns the world of classical music on its ear in a hilarious recital. Soundtrack: English.
$24.99
SKU: D85301
Bravi! The wicked wit of the all-male parodic troupe is aimed (good-naturedly) straight at the heart of opera, skewering the classics with musical barbs that reveal both the company's satiric skills and their joy of song. Led by Ira Siff (aka Vera Galupe-Borszkh), this performance is highlighted by a matchless jab at Act II of "Tosca." ... more
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DVD WidescreenSKU: D85083
The effervescent soprano brings her cheeky one-woman show to the Criterion Theatre in London, where she shares experiences and anecdotes from her years on stage, bringing a down-to-earth flavor to the usually upscale world of opera. 100 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
$19.99
Anna Moffo: A Tribute(2006)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D91499
The beloved soprano Anna Moffo is celebrated with this compilation of her emotional vocal performances for "The Bell Telephone Hour" during the 1960s, as well as with spectacular footage from her performances in films of "La Traviata" (1968) and "Lucia Di Lammermoor" (1971). Joining Moffo in the Bell Telephone segments are Richard Tucker, ... more
$29.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D87488
From Italy's revered opera house, Teatro Alla Scala, comes this spectacular collection of opera's most magnificent scenes. Works by Verdi and Giordano are featured in performances by Renato Bruson, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, Mirella Freni, Eva Marton, and others. 59 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Italian Dolby Digital ... more
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SKU: D55537
The history of the majestic opera house is told in conjunction with excerpts from some of the finest productions ever mounted within its walls in this stirring combination of concert film and documentary. Features performances by Mario Del Monaco, Tito Gobbi, Nives Poli, Gino Bechi, Ferruccio Tagliavini, and many more, as well as rare ... more
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$13.49
Orphee Et Eurydice(1961)
SKU: D35555
The renowned Gluck opera is performed in the style of its 1774 Paris revival in this splendid production from the CBC's Montreal Studios. Leopold Simoneau and Pierrette Alarie take the roles of Orphee and Eurydice, respectively; the Orchestre de Radio-Canada performs under the baton of Otto-Werner Mueller; and the performance ... more
$34.99
Orphee Et Eurydice(1994)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D95376
Christoph Willibald Gluck's operatic version of the Greek legend of Orpheus is given a French-language makeover in this Australian Opera performance. Following the death of his wife Eurydice, Orphee is given the chance to travel to Hades to rescue her. There's just one catch: he must not look at her until he has returned to the ... more
$29.99
Orfeo Ed Euridice(1982)
SKU: D75646
Acclaimed soprano Dame Janet Baker, in her farewell performance, stars as the Greek minstrel who, according to myth, went to Hades to rescue his dead wife. Gluck's moving opera is performed at England's Glyndebourne Festival; Elisabeth Speiser, Elizabeth Gale also star. 133 min. Soundtrack: Italian; Subtitles: English. In Italian ... more
$29.99
Orfeo Ed Euridice(1991)
SKU: D26856
Christoph Gluck's operatic rendition of the tragic Greek myth is given a compelling updating, with Orpheus a leather-clad ruffian who loses his love in a car accident, by Harry Kupfer and Berlin Komische Oper. Jochen Kowalski, Gillian Webster star. 84 min. Subtitled in English.
$29.99
Iphigenie En Tauride(2001)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D89498
Christoph Willibald Gluck's demanding and poetic opera based on the Euripides classic of Greek mythology comes to the stage with this astonishing production by Opernhaus Zurich. Conducted by William Christie, the opera stars Juliette Galstian and Rodney Gilfry. 107 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English ... more
$29.99
Alceste(2006)
DVD WidescreenSKU: D44314
Innovative in its style and explosively emotional, this second "reform opera" by Christoph Willibald Gluck is adapted from the Euripides play "Alcestis" and concerns the pledge made by a king at the death of his wife, Alceste (Catherine Naglestad).Unable to maintain his promise of a life of solemnity, the king's indiscretion sends Hercules ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D00013
It's a landmark to opera fans from around the globe, and in this special program such stars as Kiri Te Kanawa, Eva Marton, and others are featured in memorable moments from the Arena di Verona stage. Included are selections from "Il Trovatore," "Otello," "Tosca," "Turandot," and more. 63 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Italian PCM stereo; ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D01386
Opera Australia is back to present the opera lover more of its finest moments! In addition to a concert recording of "La Traviata" featuring Joan Sutherland and Luciano Pavarotti, you'll also see Yvonne Kenny in "Cosi Fan Tutte," Victoria Vergara in the legendary "Carmen," and much more. 65 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital ... more
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SKU: D10302
For four decades, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Opera Australia have brought some of the most unforgettable operas to the small screen. This program marks the 40th anniversary of that association with a gala live performance, as well as archival footage from the 1960 production of "The Marriage of Figaro," Baz Luhrmann's ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D88737
In a stunning concert recorded at the Sydney Opera House, the Opera Australia Chorus performs memorable selections from classics including "Aida," "Nabucco," "Tosca," "Madama Butterfly," "Turandot," and more. 69 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Italian Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English. In Italian with English subtitles.
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D20417
It's not over 'til these prima donnas sing! Settle in for a magnificent series of show-stopping performances from these beautiful opera superstars, appearing in performances from Arena di Verona, Glyndebourne Festival Opera, the Savonlinna Festival, and elsewhere. Singers include Barbara Bonney, Edita Gruberova, Catherine Malfitano, ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D76441
Celebrate the rich musical and cultural heritage of opera with this collection highlighting the spectacular voices of the world's greatest tenors. Features memorable appearances by Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Roberto Algana, Neil Shicoff, Giacomo Aragall, Vladimir Atlantov, Luciano Pavarotti, and others. Includes works by ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D76682
There's no need to shout for an encore with this collection of unforgettable performances from some of opera's most beloved works. Features selections from "The Barber of Seville," "Madama Butterfly," "La Traviata," "Carmen," "Tosca," and more. Artists lending their impressive vocal talents include Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D86125
The celebrated French baritone is seen in two rare television appearances from 1955 and 1966, performing arias by Lully, Mozart, Berlioz, and Gluck. Souzay also sings lieder by Schubert, as well as pieces by Gounod, Ravel, Debussy, and more. 53 min. Standard; Soundtrack: German, Italian and French mono. Filmed in German, Italian and ... more
$29.99
SKU: D86674
Giacomo Meyerbeer's pastoral opera takes its inspiration from a story by Surrealist author Andre Breton. Dinorah (Isabelle Philippe) falls into a state of madness when her bridegroom suddenly disappears during their wedding ceremony. Pierre Jourdan directs this production at the Theatre Imperial de Compiegne, ... more
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L'Africaine(1988)
SKU: D24863
Meyerbeer's historical masterwork concerning Vasco da Gama's voyage to the African coast and his romance with the alluring Sekika is wonderfully performed by Placido Domingo and Shirley Verrett at the San Francisco Opera. 190 min. on two discs. Standard; Soundtrack: French PCM stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish, Italian, German, French. ... more
$29.99
Les Huguenots(1990)
SKU: D37085
In her farewell stage appearance, Joan Sutherland gives a wonderful performance in Meyerbeer's tale of romance and massacre on St. Bartholomew's Day in 16th-century France. Amanda Thane and Anson Austin also star. 200 min. Standard; Soundtrack: French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: French. In French with English subtitles.
$29.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D89081
A magnificent collection of highlights from productions televised from the acclaimed Opera Australia, featuring Joan Sutherland and Eva Marton. A 1976 production of "Lakme" finds Sutherland essaying the title role of the Brahman priest's daughter who desires a British officer, fanning the flames of comic controversy. ... more
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DVD WidescreenSKU: D89833
Based on the groundbreaking play by Ray Lawler, this sumptuous opera depicts 1953 Melbourne, where an ensemble of men and women fight disillusionment with romance and nostalgia. Capturing an authentic sense of Australian culture and history, the Opera Australia production stars Elizabeth Campbell, Gillian Sullivan, and Barry Ryan. ... more
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FullscreenSKU: D89875
Assembled from the archives of RAI Television, this 12-disc set features 11 operas performed at Milan's famed La Scala. Included are "Adriana Lecouvreur" (1988), "Lucia di Lammermoor" (2004), "Cosi Fan Tutte" (2003), "Don Giovanni" (1987), "Lo Frate 'nnamorato" (1990), "La Fanciulla del West" (1990), "Guglielmo Tell" (1988), "La Donna ... more
Regularly $99.99
$89.99
SKU: D91498
Collected from the archives of Canadian television, this volume features more rare and exciting performances by renowned French baritone Gerard Souzay. In this program, Souzay sings works by Faure, Duparc, Schubert, Strauss, and others. In addition, a documentary reveals Souzay as an expert tutor with footage ... more
$34.99
SKU: D93001
He doesn't sing, but Charlton Heston adds his rich, formidably dramatic voice to this series of programs relating the plots of 10 classic operas. The series includes spectacular footage of Heston narrating from the exact locations of the powerful stories made memorable in "Ernani," "Il Trovatore," "Aida," "Otello," "Falstaff," "La Boheme," ... more
$39.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D99722
Vienna-born Walter Felsenstein believed in the primacy of the director's power to create effective operatic theater. His artistry is on display in this 12-disc collection of unforgettable productions, including "Fidelio" (1956), "Das Schlaue Fuchslein" (1965), "Don Giovanni" (1966), "Othello" (1969), "Hoffmans Erzahlungen" ... more
$399.99
DVD Double FeatSKU: D91496
These historic telecasts from the archives at Radio-Canada feature fully staged performances of Debussy's only completed opera, "Pelleas Et Melisande," starring Suzanne Danco, Robert Savoie, and Jean-Paul Jeannotte; and Gounod's 1864 "Mireille," with Pierrette Alarie, Leopold Simoneau, and Yolande Dulude. 90 min. total. ... more
$34.99
Pelleas Et Melisande(1999)
SKU: D67123
Two half brothers become rivals, competing for the love of the same woman in this Glyndebourne production of Debussy's tragic opera, based on the play by Maurice Maeterlinck. John Tomlinson, Christiane Oelze star. Andrew Davis conducts. 165 min.
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D85416
The German-born soprano is seen in a series of classes from the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, California, instructing students in scenes from "Der Rosenkavalier" and "Le Nozze di Figaro" and songs from Robert Schumann. The incredible Lehmann even performs Marschallin's monologue from "Der Rosenkavalier" as a demonstration. ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D85418
Fifteen students attending California's Music Academy of the West are the lucky recipients of the German-born soprano's tutelage, as the superbly talented Lehmann offers insights and coaching on the lieder of Brahms, Schubert, Schumann, and Wolf. 109 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono.
$29.99
World Singers(1961)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D33258
Six of opera's most respected singers from the early 1960s share their renditions of songs from Handel, Schubert, Mozart and more on these stunning performances, originally broadcast on the BBC. Singers include Joan Sutherland, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Christa Ludwig, Nicolai Gedda, Teresa Stitch-Randall and Kim Borg. With commentary ... more
$24.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D86124
Recognized primarily for her operatic performances, Greek mezzo-soprano Elena Nikolaidi here enchants as a recitalist in a 1961 telecast. Nikolaidi performs music by Gluck, Wolf and Canteloube, as well as a selection of traditional Greek songs. 28 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; interview.
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SKU: D85303
Known to ascend the grand heights of virtuoso operatic parts, Marilyn Horne proves equally adept to the smaller, more intimate requirements of a recital stage. Accompanied by Martin Katz' piano, Horne appears at Milan's La Scala opera house, essaying works by Italian, German, French, and American composers. 90 min.
$34.99
Marilyn Horne In Concert(1986)
SKU: D46770
Pennsylvania-born mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne dazzles a live concert audience with this memorable performance given at the Lugano Festival in Switzerland. Horne essays substantial excerpts from "Orpheus and Eurydice," "Samson and Delilah," "Tancredi," "Carmen," and more. The orchestra is conducted by Martin Katz. 120 min. Soundtrack: ... more
$19.99
Der Freischutz(1968)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D44318
Successful but controversial, this 1821 opera composed by Carl Maria von Weber is inspired by German folklore and here receives a passionate revival by the Hamburg State Opera and Ballet companies. It's never wise to make a "deal" with the Devil, as ranger Max (Ernst Kozub) discovers shortly after bargaining for seven magic bullets. ... more
$29.99
Der Freischutz(1981)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D75632
A young would-be marksman becomes a success, thanks to magic bullets he's given as part of a pact with the devil, in this opera by Carl Maria von Weber, performed at the Staatsoper Stuttgart. Toni Kramer, Caterina Ligendza star. 150 min. Standard; Soundtrack: German PCM stereo; Subtitles: English, German, Spanish. ... more
$29.99
DVD WidescreenSKU: D23035
Based on the novel by Johann August Apel, Carl Maria von Weber's epic three-act tale about a marksman's unholy alliance with Satan became one of Germany's most important romantic operas. Filmed at the Hamburg Staatsoper in 1999, this stunning production is brought to magical life by musical director Ingo Metzmacher. 160 min. Widescreen ... more
$39.99
Fidelio(1968)
SKU: D47639
Beethoven's sole opera, the story of a woman determined to rescue her husband from execution, is given a splendid presentation in this production by the Hamburg State Opera. The skilled cast includes Hans Sotin, Theo Adam, Anja Silja, and Lucia Popp; Leopold Ludwig conducts the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra and the Chorus of ... more
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$26.99
Fidelio(1970)
FullscreenSKU: D30284
Beethoven's only excursion into opera is splendidly mounted in this Deutsche Oper Berlin production celebrating the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Karl Bohm conducts the performance, which includes Gwyneth Jones and James King in the leading roles. 112 min. Standard; Soundtracks: German DTS 5.1, ... more
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$23.99
Fidelio(1991)
SKU: D21789
Josef Protschka and Gabriela Benackova star in this Covent Garden Royal Opera production of Beethoven's only opera, the story of a woman's devotion and her attempt to save her imprisoned husband from death. 125 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Dolby 5.1; Subtitles: English.
$29.99
Zar Und Zimmermann(1969)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D44317
The Hamburg State Opera and Ballet companies mount an impressive production of this 19th-century masterpiece of German comic opera composed by Albert Lortzing. The Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra is conducted by Charles Mackerras for this televised performance; the stellar cast includes Raymond Wolansky, Peter Haage, and Lucia ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D46981
The disturbing story of 17th-century French priest Urbain Grandier, who was executed for witchcraft, is brought into operatic form by Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki, adapted from the John Whiting play of the Aldous Huxley novel. Produced two years before Ken Russell's "The Devils," this bizarre tale of lust, possession, and fanaticism ... more
$29.99
Wozzeck(1970)
SKU: D47638
Madness, jealousy, and murder take shape in Alban Berg's opera of the Georg Buchner story. This memorable production by the Hamburg State Opera features Toni Blankenheim as Wozzeck, Sena Jurinac as Marie, and Richard Cassilly as the Drum Major. Bruno Maderna conducts the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra ... more
$29.99
Wozzeck(1996)
DVD WidescreenSKU: D75295
Memorable adaptation of Alban Berg's powerful lament on jealousy, lost innocence, and murder is highlighted by Peter Mussbach's stylish staging. Stars Dale Duesing as Wozzeck, and Kristine Ciesinski as Marie; Sylvain Cambreling conducts the Frankfurt Museum Orchestra. 102 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: German Dolby Digital ... more
$29.99
Wozzeck(1987)
FullscreenSKU: D24627
Alban Berg's gripping operatic drama follows a soldier who vents his jealousy by murdering his mistress. Claudio Abbado conducts the Vienna State Opera; Franz Grundheber and Hildegard Behrens star. 90 min. Standard; Soundtrack: German Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English. In German with English subtitles.
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$23.99
Lulu(1996)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D85176
One of the most celebrated operas of the 20th century, Alban Berg's erotic tale of an unscrupulous seductress and the men who would give their lives to be with her is brought to life with this lavish Glyndebourne Festival production. Christine Schafer, Kathryn Harries, Wolfgang Schone star; Andrew Davis conducts the London Philharmonic. ... more
$29.99
Lulu(2010)
DVD WidescreenSKU: D07811
"Wozzeck" composer Alban Berg's opera of the Frank Wedekind plays tells the story of the lower-class woman who uses her sensual charms to her advantage, but ultimately meets a tragic end at the hands of none other than Jack the Ripper. This imaginative staging features Patricia Petibon in the title role and Michael Volle as Dr. Schon; ... more
$29.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D80539
Also known as "The Csardas Princess," this beloved operetta by Hungarian composer Emmerich Kalman depicts the stormy romance between a beautiful cafe singer and a young nobleman whose father refuses to let him marry beneath his station. This lively film version of the work, shot on location in Budapest, stars ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D92906
This five-disc collection polishes the already sparkling reputation of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. The foul and fair take center stage in Verdi's "Macbeth" (1972), which features Kostas Paskalis as the tragic Thane of Cawdor; Josephine Barstow, Keith Erwin co-star. Next, Monteverdi's "Il Ritorno D'Ulisse in Patria" (1973) includes ... more
$79.99
Lehar: Der Zarewitsch(1973)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D94041
Becoming the new Russian tsar is about as easy as it sounds--doubly so for the young Alexej, the shy young prince who finds the burden of leadership suddenly thrust upon him. The operetta by Austrian composer Franz Lehar ("The Merry Widow") receives a splendid production starring Wieslav Ochman, Teresa Stratas, ... more
$29.99
The Merry Widow(1990)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D26855
Joan Sutherland and Ronald Stevens star in this majestic version of Franz Lehar's operetta, featuring the Australian Opera and the Elizabethan Philharmonic Orchestra. 155 min. Sung in English. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
$29.99
The Merry Widow(2003)
DVD WidescreenSKU: D10475
Franz Lehar's operetta becomes merrier still with the addition of dialogue written by celebrated playwright Wendy Wasserstein, a new ballet gracing the "Chez Maxime" scene, and a brand new song for Njegus. Yvonne Kenny makes a startling debut in the title role in this production by the San Francisco ... more
$29.99
Die Lustige Witwe(2007)
DVD WidescreenSKU: D30211
The beloved and evergreen operetta by Franz Lehar is revived in Dresden in this colorful performance of "The Merry Widow." Gunther Emmerlich, Lydia Teuscher, and Bo Skovhus lead the impressive cast; director Jerome Savary's staging is conducted by Manfred Honeck. 145 min. ... more
$29.99
Faust(1973)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D94995
The title role in this stunning performance of Gounod's classic opera is taken by Alfredo Kraus, who is given able support by Renata Scotto as Marguerite and Nicolai Ghiaurov as Mephistopheles. This production memorably features the uncut "Walpurgis Nacht" ballet sequence, with the NHK Symphony Orchestra and Opera Chorus under the baton ... more
$39.99
Faust(1987)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D33450
Renowned tenor Alfredo Kraus shines in the title role of Gounod's classic opera in this stunning production that also stars Ana Maria Gonzalez and Nicola Ghiuselev. 190 min. Standard; Soundtrack: French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Italian. In French with English subtitles.
$39.99
Faust(2004)
DVD WidescreenSKU: D81965
French composer Charles Gounod's adaptation of the cautionary fantasy by Goethe is updated to the 1870s Franco-Prussian War era in this innovative Royal Opera House London staging. Along with Roberto Alagna in the title role and Angela Gheorghiu as Marguerite, the cast also features Bryn Terfel, Simon Keenlyside, and Sophie Koch. 180 ... more
$39.99
Romeo Et Juliette(2008)
WidescreenSKU: D80541
Shakespeare's immortal tale of doomed love has been turned into an opera several times, but French composer Charles Gounod's is considered the finest version. This acclaimed 2008 Salzburg Festival production features Rolando Villazon and Nino Machaidze in the title roles; with Mikhail Petrenko, Russell Braun. 161 min. Widescreen; ... more
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$35.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D01177
Famed children's author Maurice Sendak lends his artistic talents as designer of this Prokofiev opera about a prince who will die unless his court jesters can make him laugh. This enchanting production staged by the Glyndebourne Festival Opera--complete with puppets, acrobats, inflatable creatures, and more carnivalesque wonders--features ... more
$29.99
DVD WidescreenSKU: D91680
Unless he is made to laugh by the antics of his court jesters, a prince is doomed to meet his maker, in this enchanting opera by Sergei Prokofiev. The captivating presentation by the Nederlandse Opera and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra stars Alain Vernhes, Martial Defontaine, and Serghei Khomov. 144 min. total on two discs. Widescreen ... more
$39.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D10892
Steeped in traditional design, this revival of the Bedrich Smetana opera staged by Otto Schenk and conducted by Adam Fischer makes for an unforgettable rendering of the romantic 19th-century tale set in a small Bohemian village. Filmed live at the Wiener Staatsoper, the performance includes Lucia Popp, Heinz Zednik, and Karl Ridderbusch ... more
$29.99
Janet Baker Full Circle(1982)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D91258
The final year in the stellar career of mezzo-soprano great Janet Baker is encapsulated in this operatic delight. Includes her final stage appearance, at England's Glyndebourne Festival. 72 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
$19.99
FullscreenSKU: D17024
A music-filled look at the life, times and career of Philadelphia native and master tenor Mario Lanza, whose voice was considered one of the world's finest. Placido Domingo hosts this salute to Lanza which features film clips, recordings and interviews with Anna Moffo and Kathryn Grayson. 68 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby ... more
Regularly $24.99
$22.49
Francesca Da Rimini(1984)
SKU: D14446
Melodrama abounds in this stunning adaptation of the Riccardo Zandonai opera from the Metropolitan Opera. Stars Placido Domingo and Renata Scotto shine in the leading roles; the lavish production is conducted by James Levine. 148 min. Soundtrack: Italian; Subtitles: English. In Italian with English subtitles. NOTE: This Title Is ... more
$29.99
Adriana Lecouvreur(1984)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D33144
The leading actress of 18th-century France, Lecouvreur's triumphs and tragedies are told in this opera from Francesco Cilea. Along with Sutherland in the title role, the cast includes Austin Anson, Heather Begg and John Shaw. 134 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Italian Dolby stereo; Subtitles: English. In Italian with English subtitles.
$29.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D33145
The true story of the Carmelite Nuns, a small order put to death during the French Revolution, is made into a moving tale of human faith and courage in this opera by Francis Poulenc. Isobel Buchanan and Heather Begg star alongside Sutherland. 159 min. Standard; Soundtrack: French Dolby stereo; Subtitles: English. In French with English ... more
$29.99
DVD WidescreenSKU: D22062
Francis Poulenc's operatic masterwork is brought vividly to life by the Strasburg Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Jan Latham-Koenig. Includes solos by Anne Sophie Schmidt, Didier Henry, Hedwig Fassbender, Patricia Petibon, Laurence Dale, Nadine Denize and Valerie Millot. 149 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: French ... more
$29.99
La Voix Humaine(1990)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D80434
In a 1930s Paris apartment, a woman attempts through an emotional telephone conversation to salvage her relationship with her boyfriend. Soprano Julia Migenes stars in this one-person "lyric concerto" from composer Francis Poulenc and librettist Jean Cocteau, directed by Peter Medak. 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack: French LPCM stereo; ... more
$29.99
La Voix Humaine(2003)
SKU: D86671
This demanding one-person production tells the story of a young woman in 1950s Paris who attempts, in a phone conversation, to convince her lover to stay with her. The "telephonic opera" was conceived and written by Jean Cocteau and scored by Francis Poulenc. Anne-Sophie Schmidt stars in this staging by Pierre Jourdan at the Theatre ... more
$29.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D73685
The first full-length opera from baroque "black sheep" P.D.Q. Bach is performed by the Minnesota Opera. A comedic variation of the Figaro legend, the characters include Al Donfonso, Susanna Susannadanna, Schlepporello and Donna Donna. Bach's "discoverer," Prof. Peter Schickele, conducts. 144 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English stereo. ... more
$39.99
FullscreenSKU: D01176
Two of the best-loved works by children's book author Maurice Sendak are brought to magical life as "fantasy operas" live on stage by the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. First, the scarily lovable classic "Where the Wild Things Are" retells the story of young Max and his giant, ferocious-looking friends. Then, terrier Jennie packs her ... more
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$22.49
Cardillac(1985)
SKU: D93261
Set in 17th-century Paris, this powerful opera by Paul Hindemith follows the story of Cardillac, a goldsmith whose beautiful jewelry is coveted by everyone, including a beautiful woman willing to trade her sexual favors to possess it. However, the talented Cardillac soon comes under suspicion as a series of brutal murders plagues the ... more
$29.99
King Priam(1985)
SKU: D99709
Michael Tippet's magnificent statement of the futility of war, via retelling of the legend of Troy, is given splendid treatment in this Kent Opera production. Rodney Macann is breathtaking in the title role; Janet Price, Sarah Walker also star. 138 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English PCM stereo; Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish. ... more
$29.99
Il Matrimonio Segreto(1986)
SKU: D27328
A father's attempt to marry his daughter to an English gentleman is the subject of this comic Domenico Cimarosa opera. Performed at the elegant Schwetzingen Palace, the Cologne Opera production features Barbara Daniels, Carlos Feller, and Claudio Nicolai. 153 min. Standard; Soundtracks: Italian DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, PCM stereo; ... more
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$26.99
Il Matrimonio Segreto(1986)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D46977
Domenico Cimarosa's opera buffa follows the misadventures of a rich Bologna man as he attempts to successfully marry off his daughters to the "right" suitors. Bologna, say they! Based on the 1766 English comedy "The Clandestine Marriage" by David Garrick, this delightful production stars Enrico Fissore, Valeria Baiano, Antonella Bandelli. ... more
$19.99
La Gioconda(1986)
SKU: D47018
Ponchielli's magnum opus, set against a web of oppression and vengeance in ancient Venice, is strikingly presented by the Vienna State Opera. Placido Domingo, Eva Marton, Ludmila Semtschuk, Kurt Rydl star. 169 min. Soundtrack: Italian; Subtitles: English. In Italian with English subtitles.
$29.99
La Gioconda(2006)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D98740
"The Happy Woman" is as felicitous as ever in this performance of the Ponchielli opera set in 17th-century Venice and based on Victor Hugo's "Angelo." For this spectacular performance, Lucia Mazzaria and Marcello Giordani take the leading roles; Donato Renzetti conducts the Teatro Massimo "V. Bellini" di Catania orchestra and chorus. ... more
$39.99
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