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Rossini: Il Turco in Italia / Callas, Rossi-Lemeni, Gedda, Calabrese

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-04-03

Conductors: Gavazzeni, Gianandrea

Gramophone Magazine
The set contains some classic things, above all in Callas's several confrontations with her Selim, the wonderfully grave Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, and her ageing husband,...continue...

Wagner: Rienzi / Kollo, Wennberg, Hillebrand, Martin

4 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-04-03

Conductors: Hollreiser, Heinrich
Ensemble: Staatskapelle Dresden

René Kollo (Cola Rienzi), Siv Wennberg (Irene), Nikolaus Hillebrand (Steffano Colonna), Janis Martin (Adriano Colonna), Theo Adam (Paolo Orsini), Siegfried Vogel (Raimondo), Ingeborg Springer (...continue...

Vaughan Williams: The Pilgrim's Progress / Noble, Herincx, Case, Armstrong

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-04-03

Conductors: Boult, Sir Adrian
Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra

Gramophone Magazine
What this recording proves to my mind beyond doubt is the drama of the music itself... The chorus sings with glorious focus and freshness...continue...

Thomas: Hamlet / Thomas Hampson, June Anderson, Samuel Ramey

4 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-04-03

Conductors: De Almeida, Antonio
Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra

Thomas Hampson (Hamlet), June Anderson (Ophelia), Samuel Ramey (Claudius, The King of Denmark), Gregory Kunde (Laertes), Denyce Graves (The Queen Gertrude), Jean-Philippe Courtis (The Ghost),...continue...

Walton: Trolius and Cressida / Baker, Cassilly, English, Luxon, Bainbridge

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-04-03

Conductors: Foster, Lawrence
Ensemble: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Strauss: Capriccio / Schwarzkopf, Fischer-Dieskau, Wachter, Gedda

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-04-03

Conductors: Sawallisch, Wolfgang
Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra

"Of the work's three "official" recordings, the first one still boasts the most cohesive ensemble work, supplest conducting, and a level of singing that you'll...continue...

Puccini: Tosca / Gheorghiu, Alagna, Raimondi

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-07-12

Conductors: Pappano, Antonio
Ensemble: Royal Opera House Chorus; Royal Opera House Orchestra

Angela Gheorghiu (Tosca), Roberto Alagna (Cavaradossi), Ruggero Raimondi (Scarpia), Enrico Fissore (Enrico Fissore), Maurizio Muraro (Cesare Angelotti), Sorin Colibran (Sciarrone), James Savage-Hanfor...continue...

Leos Janacek: Jenufa / Domaninska, Pribly, Kniplova, Zidek

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-07-12

Conductors: Gregor, Bohumil
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Chorus; Prague National Theatre Orchestra

Libuse Domaninská (Jenufa), Ivo Zidek (Steva), Vilém Pribyl (Laca), Nadezda Kniplova (Kostelnicka), Jindrich Jindrák (Mill Foreman), Zdenek Kroupa (Mayor), Slavka Prochazkova (May...continue...

Borodin: Prince Igor / Christoff, Chekerliiski, Wiener, Todorov

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-07-12

Conductors: Semkow, Jerzy
Ensemble: Sofia National Opera Chorus; Sofia National Opera Orchestra

Constantin Chekerliiski (Prince Igor), Boris Christoff (Khan Konchak), Kiril Dulguerov (Eroshka), Alexei Milkovsky (Skula), Julia Wiener (Yaroslavna), Liliana Bareva (Polovtsian Girl), Luben Mihailov ...continue...

Wagner: Tristan und Isolde / Vickers, Dernesch, Ludwig, Schreier, Ridderbusch

5 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-07-12

Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; German Opera Chorus

Jon Vickers (Tristan), Helga Dernesch (Isolde), Christa Ludwig (Brangaene), Karl Ridderbusch (Konig Marke), Walter Berry (Kurwenal), Bernd Weikl (Melot), Peter Schreier (Hirt/Stimme eines jungen Seema...continue...

Rossini: La Cenerentola / de Gabarain, Oncina, Bruscantini, Wallace, Cadoni

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-07-12

Conductors: Gui, Vittorio
Ensemble: Glyndebourne Festival Chorus

Marina de Gabarain (Cenerentola), Juan Oncina (Don Ramiro), Sesto Bruscantini (Dandini), Ian Wallace (Don Magnifico), Hervey Alan (Alidoro), Alda Noni (Clorinda), Fernanda Cadoni (Tisbe)

Glynde...continue...

Verdi: Falstaff

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-04-05

Penguin Guide
the most vividly characterful cast ever gathered for a recording. If you relish the idea of Tito Gobbi as Falstaff (his many-coloured voice, not...continue...

Weber: Der Freischutz

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-04-05

Beethoven: Fidelio

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-04-05

Donizetti: L'Elisir d'Amore

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-04-05

Gluck: Orfeo Ed Euridice

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-04-05

Mozart: Idomeneo

4 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-04-05

Verdi: La Forza del Destino

4 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-04-05

Mozart: Così fan tutte

4 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-04-05

Bizet: Carmen

4 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-04-05

Offenbach: Orphée aux enfers

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-04-05

Wagner: Parsifal

5 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-04-05

Rossini: L'Italiana in Algeri

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-04-05

I Love Ballet

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2010-01-26

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20a; Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a; Sleeping Beauty Suite, Op. 66a; Léo Delibes: Coppélia; Sylvia; William Walton: Façade, for reciter & e...
Conductors: Lanchbery, John; Mari, Jean-Baptiste; Sargent, Malcolm, Sir; Previn, Andre; Irving, Robert; Karajan, Herbert von; Rosenthal, Manuel; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Frémaux, Louis; Temirkanov, Yuri; Wo...

These two richly-filled CDs provide a perfect introduction to the joys of ballet music. The set is intended to appeal specifically to young girls who...continue...

Ravel: L'enfant et les sortilèges, Ma mère l'oye / Sir Simon Rattle, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, et al

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2009-04-07

Works: Maurice Ravel: L'enfant et les sortilèges, opera-ballet in 2 parts; Ma mère l'oye
Performers: Billerbeck, Nora von; Erdmann, Mojca; Fouchecourt, Jean-Paul; Koch, Sophie; Kozena, Magdalena; LeRoux, Francois [Baritone Vocal]; Massis, Annick; Puhlmann, Sabine; Reim, Bianca; Schwab, Sylke; Stutzm...
Conductors: Rattle, Simon, Sir
Ensemble: Berlin Radio Chorus

Ravel's one-act opera 'L'Enfant et les Sortileges' has a particular importance for Sir Simon Rattle. Shortly after winning the John Player conducting prize at the...continue...

Martha Argerich and Friends - Live from the Lugano Festival 2008

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2009-04-07

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Variations (5) on an original theme for piano, 4 hands in G major, K. 501; Robert Schumann: Sonata for Violin and Piano no 2 in D minor, Op. 121; Anton Arensky: Piano Quintet...
Performers: Argerich, Martha [Piano]; Capuçon, Renaud; Debrus, Alexandre; Drobinsky, Marc; Giuffredi, Corrado; Godel, Vincent; Gurning, Alexander; Hall, Lucia; Hubert, Eduardo; Kovacevich, Stephen; Lechne...
Conductors: Pletnev, Mikhail
Ensemble: Swiss Italian Orchestra

For the seventh Lugano Festival, legendary pianist Martha Argerich continues her commitment to showcasing young new talent and exploring lesser-known composers and works. Joining Argerich...continue...

I Heard a Voice - The Music of the Golden Age

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2007-10-23

Works: Thomas Weelkes: Alleluia, I heard a voice; When David heard; Most mighty and all-knowing Lord; Hosanna to the Son of David; In nomine no 1 à 4; Orlando Gibbons: Hosanna to the Son of David; O ...
Performers: Brett, Oliver; McMunn, John; Stevens, Peter [Organ]
Conductors: Cleobury, Stephen
Ensemble: Fretwork; King's College Choir, Cambridge

This disc features a selection of gorgeous anthems from the Tudor times from some of the period's most prestigious composers. The Choir of King's College,...continue...

The One and Only - Opera Arias / Maria Callas

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2007-08-28

Works: Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi, opera; La bohème; Tosca; Madama Butterfly; Turandot; Alfredo Catalani: La Wally; Francesco Cilèa: Adriana Lecouvreur; Umberto Giordano: Andrea Chéni...
Performers: Berbié, Jane; Callas, Maria; Canali, Anna Maria; Dickie, William; Ercolani, Renato; Forti, Carlo; Gedda, Nicolai; Sautereau, Nadine
Conductors: Serafin, Tullio; De Sabata, Victor; Karajan, Herbert von; Ghione, Franco; Galliera, Alceo; Rescigno, Nicola; Prêtre, Georges

A 2-CD compilation of Callas' most famous arias, at a 1-CD price! Packaged in a limited edition 6-panel digipack with a lavishly illustrated booklet....continue...