Home

An exciting production of one of Rossini`s lesser-known works, this performance from the 1992 Schwetzingen Festival features two separate endings. The Stuttgart Radio Sinfonieorchester is conducted by Gianluigi Gelmetti.
Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005.
For personal use only.
All rights reserved.

Among the first of the Romantic composers, Franz Shubert's prolific output was under-appreciated during his lifetime, due to his harmonically untraditional and thoroughly innovative sound. ALFONSO UND ESTRELLA was no exception; finished in 1922, it was not performed until 1854, upon the insistence of Franz Liszt. The opera is a story about the love of Alfonso and Estrella, which is threatened by advances, both military and amorous, of Alfonso's rival Adolfo. Soprano Eva Mei's pure, clean interpretation of the multiple beautiful arias of the opera is stunning and affecting. This exceptionally creative opera is representative of the work of one of the most adept composers of the lied, as well as the characteristic sound of the Romantic period.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseAnamorphic WidescreenAudio: Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS PCM Stereo ODS
Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005.
For personal use only.
All rights reserved.

One of the most respected contemporary jazz guitarists, John Scofield is often grouped with Bill Frisell and Pat Methany as one of the most influential players of the `90s. Scofield has played on records with Miles Davis and Charles Mingus, among others, as well as prolifically releasing his own jazz-laced, improv-heavy albums, the most recent of which, ENROUTE, featured drummer Bill Stewart and bassist Steve Swallow. In this instructional program, Scofield shares his extensive insider`s knowledge with students of jazz guitar, concentrating on improvisational techniques and the development of a personal sound.
Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005.
For personal use only.
All rights reserved.

Familiar faces from carnival sideshows have recently worked their way into the more traditional environs of clubs, rock shows, and college campuses. Join them here, and marvel at their performances, and the reactions of some stunned audiences!DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005.
For personal use only.
All rights reserved.

Masquerades, mistaken identities, mock suicides and love won, lost and won again propel the plot in Mozart's comedy of manners mounted at La Scala in Milan. Conducted by renowned maestro Riccardo Muti.DVD Features:Region 0 EncodingKeep Case
Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005.
For personal use only.
All rights reserved.