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Placido Domingo conducted this production of MADAMA BUTTERFLY, performed in Torre del Lago, where Puccini made his home in a local villa he owned. The story unfolds as the American Lt. Pinkerton marries a geisha in early 20th Century Nagasaki. In love for the moment, Pinkerton declares his intention to someday find a real American wife, and later proceeds to do just that. The loyal and honorable Madama Butterfly chooses suicide over a life of disgrace. The illustrious cast of this presentation features the celebrated soprano Daniela Dessi, as well as Fabio Armiliato, Juan Pons, and Rossana Rinaldi. The costumes were created by Maison Gattinoni, and the sets were designed by Arnaldo Pomodoro.DVD Features:Region OKeep CaseAnamorphic WidescreenAudio: Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS PCM Stereo
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Regine Crespin presents a selection of songs, including works by Berlioz, Schubert, Schumann, Roussel, and more.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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Bernard Haitink conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus in this Glyndebourne Festival production of Mozart's opera. Filmed in 1978, this production hasn't aged a day, largely due to some tremendous performances, assured direction from John Cox, and some stunning sets from famed painter David Hockney.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33DVD-9Audio: PCM Stereo - German Subtitles - English, German French, SpanishAdditional Product: 23-page booklet with liner notes - English, French, German
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This collection of five classical DVDs includes the titles: BUNIN: CHOPIN AND DEBUSSY, MARTHA ARGERICH AND FRIENDS, GULDA: MOZART CONCERTOS, RACHMANINOV/TCHAIKOVSKY, and TCHAIKOVSKY CONCERTOS. See individual titles for details.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull FrameAudio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - EnglishInteractive Features: Song Access Interactive MenusText/Photo Galleries: Production Notes Biographies Additional Text - 1. Glossary
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Giovanni Paisello is considered a forgotten genius in the world of opera, and NINA was influential in the Opera world during the Romantic era. Cecilia Bartoli portrays Nina, the heroine driven mad by the death of her lover, and as usual she shines in the role. This 1998 production was staged by the Zurich Opera and was produced by Cesare Lievi.DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep CaseWidescreen AnamorphicAudio: PCM Stereo DTS 5.1Additional Release Material: Featurette - 1. A FORGOTTEN GENIUS - A PORTRAIT OF THE COMPOSERInteractive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access
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