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Agrippina: Balthasar Neumann BD

Thomas Hengelbrock conducts the Balthasar-Neumann Orchestra for this modern adaptation of Handel's opera. Recorded at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria, the performance sees Patricia Bardon take on the eponymous character with Jake Arditti as Nerone and Filippo Mineccia as Ottone.

Lucas Debargue to Music BD

Martin Mirabel directs this documentary about French composer Lucas Debargue.

Benvenuto Cellini: Dutch National Opera DVD

Sir Mark Elder conducts the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra in this Dutch National Opera performance of the opera by Hector Berlioz. With stage direction from Terry Gilliam, this 2015 performance features John Osborn in the lead role of Benvenuto Cellini with Maurizio Muraro as Giacomo Balducci, Laurent Naouri as Fieramosca and Mariangela Sicilia as Teresa.

La Donna Serpente: Teatro Regio Torino DVD

Gianandrea Noseda conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro Regio Torino in this live performance of the opera by Alfredo Casella. In this performance, Carmela Remigio takes the role of Miranda with Piero Pretti as King Altidor, Erika Grimaldi as Armilla and Annamaria Chiuri as Canzade.

Il Giardino Armonico: Music of the Italian Baroque DVD

The Italian early music ensemble perform a selection of baroque Italian music by amongst others Vivaldi and Merula, against a backdrop of picturesque Sicilian landscapes.

Orlando: Zurich Opera House BD

George London: Between Gods and Demons DVD

A portrait of the post-war bass-baritone whose career was cut tragically short by illness. Including rare archive footage of his performances, the film also features interviews with London's widow, Nora, and stars of opera including Neil Shicoff, Catherine Malfitano and Deborah Polaski.

Sophia - Biography of a Violin Concerto DVD

Documentary tracing the creation of Russian composer Sofia Gubaidolina's 2nd violin concerto, from its inception to its first performance, 15 years later. The film focuses on the creative processes and stresses involved in finally bringing the piece to its first public performance in 2007, with Anne-Sophie Mutter performing alongside Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic.

Dance and Quartet - Three Ballets By Heinz Spoerli DVD

The Zrcher Ballett performs three ballets by the renowned Swiss choreographer Heinz Spoerli. The works are set to three string quartets played by The Hagen Quartet Leos Jancek's 'Intimate Letters', Antonn Dvork's 'American Quartet' and Franz Schubert's 'Death and the Maiden'. The soloists include Seh Yun Kim, Arsen Mehrabyan, Sarah-Jane Brodbeck and Tigran Mikayelyan.

Wagner Vs. Verdi - A Documentary DVD

Six-part documentary about composers Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi, featuring contributions from, among others, Hans Neuenfels, Christian Thielemann, Rolando Villazn, Eva Wagner-Pasquier and Gottfried Wagner. The episodes are 'The Revolutionaries', 'Verdi's World', 'The Wagner Religion', '...And the Women', 'The Chant' and '...And the Effects of Their Music'.

Art Lives: George Costakis DVD

Documentary about Russian avant-garde art collector George Costakis and the painters whose works feature in his vast collection. Director Barrie Gavin investigates the reasons behind Costakis's obsession with artists including Wassily Kandinsky, El Lissitzky and Alexander Rodchenko and takes a look at how he managed to protect them through the political disorder in Russia that saw many works of art destroyed.

Art 21 - Art in the 21st Century: Power DVD

Documentary which takes a look at how contemporary artists use their work to express their ideas about power. The programme discusses the art of Cai Guo-Qiang, Laylah Ali, Krzysztof Wodiczko and Ida Applebroog.

Art 21 - Art in the 21st Century: Best Bits DVD

Collection of highlights from the documentary series exploring contemporary art. The programme features work by, among others, Jenny Holzer, Jeff Koons, Bruce Nauman, Cindy Sherman and Ai Weiwei.

Mefistofele: San Francisco Opera DVD

Maurizio Arena conducts the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Chorus in this production of Boito's opera, recorded in 1989. The cast includes Samuel Ramey, Gabriela Benackov and Dennis O'Neill.

Within the Golden Hour/Medusa/Flight Pattern: Royal Ballet DVD

Three performances by The Royal Ballet. 'Within the Golden Hour', choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, is performed to music by Vivaldi and Bosso. Crystal Pite's 'Flight Pattern' uses Gorecki's 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs'. Finally, 'Medusa', by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, combines a score by Olga Wojciechowska with arias by Henry Purcell.

Madama Butterfly: Glyndebourne BD

Omer Meir Wellber conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra and The Glyndebourne Chorus in this live performance of Puccini's opera. Olga Busuioc portrays the title role with Joshua Guerrero starring as her love interest, the naval officer Pinkerton.

Mayerling: The Royal Ballet BD

Koen Kessels conducts the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House in this Royal Ballet performance of the ballet by Franz Liszt. Steven McRae performs in the role of the Crown Prince Rudolf with Sarah Lamb as Baroness Mary Vetsera, Laura Morera as Countess Marie Larisch and Kristen McNally as Empress Elisabeth.

Faust: Royal Opera BD

Michael Fabiano stars in the title role of this performance of the opera by Charles Gounod. With Dan Ettinger conducting the Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House, other cast members include Erwin Schrott as Mphistophls, Diana Damrau as Marguerite and Stphane Degout as Valentin.

Mos in Egitto: Bregenz Festival BD

Live recording of Rossini's opera performed at the Bregenz Festival in Austria in 2017. Transposing the tale of 'Moses in Egypt' to modern times, the production features vocalists Andrew Foster-Williams as Faraone, Clarissa Costanzo as Elcia and Mandy Fredrich as Amaltea, with Goran Juric joining the cast as Mos. The Wiener Symphoniker is conducted by Enrique Mazzola with the Prague Philharmonic Choir led by Lukas Vasilek.

Rudolf Nureyev Collection DVD

Collection of ballet performances choreographed by Rudolf Nureyev. The collection includes 'Swan Lake' by Tchaikovsky starring Olga Esina and Vladimir Shishov in the lead roles of OdetteOdile and Prince Siegfried with Alexander Ingram conducting the Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, 'The Nutcracker', also by Tchaikovsky, conducted by Paul Connelly with Liudmila Konovalova in the role of Clara, Trevor Hayden as Little Nutcracker and Vladimir Shishov as Drosselmeyer and the Prince, and 'Don Quixote' by Ludwig Minkus which is conducted by Kevin Rhodes.

Midsummer Night's Gala 2018 BD

Coverage of the 2018 Midsummer Night's Gala in Grafenegg. Yutaka Sado conducts Tonkunstler Orchestra, with soloists Joseph Calleja, Pretty Yende and Harriet Krijgh, in performances of works by Verdi, Puccini, Bellini, Elgar, Rossini, Offenbach and Bernstein.

LA Phil 100 BD

Litaliana in Algeri: Ensemble Matheus BD

Jean-Christophe Spinosi conducts Ensemble Matheus in this live performance of the opera by Gioachino Rossini. In this production, Walter Zeh leads Philharmonia Chor Wien with solo parts played by Cecilia Bartoli, Ildar Abdrazakov and Edgardo Rocha.

Panic! At the Disco: Still Damn Odd DVD

Documentary focusing on American rock band Panic! at the Disco. Featuring archive footage and interviews with the musicians and those close to them, the programme charts the group's journey to mainstream success.

David Bowie: The Broadcast Interviews - 1977-1978 DVD

Defensa Conta Cuchillo DVD

Graziano Galvani presents this instructional programme demonstrating techniques relevant to the Italian school of swordsmanship, Nova Scrimia.

Architectures: Volumes 6-8 DVD

Volumes six to eight of the documentary series that looks at the work of well-known architects and some of their most renowned creations. Volume 6 includes 'The Royal Mosque at Isfahan', 'The Pyramid of the Pharoah Djoser at Saqqara', 'The Philharmonie Luxembourg', 'The Menier Chocolate Factory', 'The SAS Royal Hotel' and 'Saint Pancras Station'. Volume 7 includes 'The German Pavilion in Barcelona', 'Ewha the Seoul Hidden University', 'The Sainte-Genevieve Library', 'The Church of Notre-Dame du Raincy', 'The Igualada Cemetery' and 'The Maisons Castle'. Volume 8 includes 'The National Dance Centre', 'The Citadel of Lille', 'VitraHaus', 'Cologne Cathedral', 'The Citadel of Leisure, the Pompeia Social Service Centre' and 'The Rolex Learning Centre'.

Nutcracker: National Opera of Ukraine DVD

Oleksiy Baklan conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of the National Opera of Ukraine in this live performance of the Tchaikovsky ballet.

Tribute to Jerome Robbins BD

The Paris Opera Ballet perform three pieces in tribute to American choreographer Jerome Robbins. Koen Kessels conducts the Paris Opera Orchestra for 'En Sol', 'In the Night' and 'The Concert', with music by Maurice Ravel and Frdric Chopin.

Marie Antoinette: Malandain Ballet DVD

Mlanie Levy-Thibaut conducts Orchestre Symphonique d'Euskadi in this live performance by the Malandain Ballet Biarritz.