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By Sonnleithner, Joseph Ferdinand, 1766-1835 Treitschke, Georg Friedrich, 1776-1842 Nylund, Camilla Kaufmann, Jonas Muff, Alfred PolgÃr, LÃszló Magnuson, Elizabeth Strehl, Christoph BidziÅski, BogusÅaw BermÃdez, Gabriel Harnoncourt, Nikolaus Bouilly, Jean Nicolas, 1763-1842 Oper ZÃórich. Orchester Opernhaus ZÃórich. Chorc2005., TDK Marketing Europe GmbH Call No: DVD Opera Beethoven Fidelio (2004) Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Rovi Media Collection.Summary Note: German opera with spoken dialogue by Ludwig van Beethoven, his only opera. The German libretto was originally prepared by Joseph Sonnleithner from the French of Jean-Nicolas Bouilly and the work premiered at Vienna's Theater an der Wien on 20 November 1805. The next year Stephan von Breuning helped shorten the three acts to two. After further work on the libretto by Georg Friedrich Treitschke a final version performed at the Kärntnertortheater on 23 May 1814. By convention both of the first two versions are referred to as Leonore.The opera tells how Leonore, disguised as a prison guard named "Fidelio", rescues her husband Florestan from death in a political prison. Bouilly's scenario fits Beethoven's aesthetic and political outlook: a story of personal sacrifice, heroism and eventual triumph (the usual topics of Beethoven's "middle period") with its underlying struggle for liberty and justice mirroring contemporary political movements in Europe. Some notable moments in the opera include the "Prisoners' Chorus", an ode to freedom sung by a chorus of political prisoners, Florestan's vision of Leonore come as an angel to rescue him, and the scene in which the rescue finally takes place. The finale celebrates Leonore's bravery with alternating contributions of soloists and chorus.
![Beethoven - Fidelio [DVD] (2004). Directed by Felix Breisach](/Library/images/cover/noimage.png "Beethoven - Fidelio [DVD] (2004). Directed by Felix Breisach")
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-- Capulets and the Montagues[2014], EuroArts Call No: DVD Opera Bellini-I Capuleti-2014 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Bellini's bel canto masterpiece, inspired by the tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet, has a cast headlined by international stars Joyce DiDonato and Nicole Cabell as the ill-fated lovers Romeo and Giulietta. Directed by Vincent Boussard in his U.S. debut and led by returning conductor and bel canto specialist Riccardo Frizza, this new co-production, has sets created by French opera, theater and dance designer Vincent Lemaire.
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[2013], 021500., ArtHaus Musik Call No: DVD Opera Berg-Lulu-2013 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Rovi Media Collection.
![Berg - Lulu [DVD] (2013). Conducted by Karl Bohm](/Library/images/~imageM7.png "Berg - Lulu [DVD] (2013). Conducted by Karl Bohm")
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-- The pearl fishers2012., C Major Entertainment Call No: DVD Opera Bizet-Pecheurs-2012 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Les pêcheurs de perles (The Pearl Fishers) is an opera in three acts by the French composer Georges Bizet, to a libretto by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré. It was first performed on 30 September 1863 at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris, and was given 18 performances in its initial run. Set in ancient times on the island of Ceylon, the opera tells the story of how two men's vow of eternal friendship is threatened by their love for the same woman, whose own dilemma is the conflict between secular love and her sacred oath as a priestess. The friendship duet "Au fond du temple saint", generally known as "The Pearl Fishers Duet", is one of the best-known numbers in Western opera.
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By Kvapil, Jaroslav, 1868-1950 Herheim, Stefan Papatanasiu, Myrtò îernoch, Pavel Persson, Annalena, 1971- White, Willard Morloc, RenÃe Isachenko, Ekaterina Kim, Younghee Javakhidze, Nona Hubbard, Julian GrÃgoire, Andrà Coulon, Marc Fischer, ÃdÃm, 1949- DvoÅÃk, AntonÃÚn, 1841-1904 ThÃâtre royal de la Monnaie ThÃâtre royal de la Monnaie. ChÅurs ThÃâtre royal de lac2014., EuroArts Call No: DVD Opera Dvorak-Rusalka-2014 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Rovi Media Collection.Summary Note: "AntoÃÚn DvoÅÃk's next to last opera draws its substance from the underwater wonderland of little mermaids, Undines and Melusines: Rusalka, a water nymph, wishes to become human in order to be loved by the young prince. Despite being warned against it, she asks the witch JeÅibaba to help her. In order for her wish to be fulfilled, Rusalka must give up her voice and face eternal damnation if her love fails. Jaroslav Kvapil's libretto inspired DvoÅÃk to compose a masterpiece, a compelling opera full of poignant lyricism and dramatic twists. ÃdÃm Fisher and Stefan Herheim masterfully present this "lyrical fairytale' at La Monnaire. In this widely acclaimed interpretation, the fairytale elements assume frighteningly realistic dimensions making this enchanting proudction a psychoanalytical study of male fantasies and female archetypes."--Container.
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By Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893 Holten, Kasper, 1973- ShilovskiÚ, K. (Konstantin), 1849-1893 Keenlyside, Simon Stoyanova, Krassimira Rackett, Thom Olsen, Vigdis Hentze BrÅlÃÚk, Pavol Maximova, Elena Montague, Diana Wilkinson, Kathleen Rose, Peter, 1961- Mortagne, Christophe Kim, Jihoon Ticciati, Robin, 1983- Stensgaard, Mia Lindsay, Katrina GÃœbbel, Wolfgang[2013]., Opus Arte Call No: DVD Opera Tchaikovsky-Eugene Onegin-2013 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Rovi Media Collection.Summary Note: Kasper Holten's inaugural production as director of opera for The Royal Opera returns to Pushkin's verse novella to reveal the shadows of memory which haunt Tchaikovsky's lyric tragedy. Using doubles to suggest the paths taken, or not taken, by its two impulsive protagonists, Holten gives eloquent voice to the loss and regret that lies at the heart of Eugene Onegin. Simon Keenlyside and Krassimira Stoyanova bring both experience and dynamic energy to the pair of protagonists, while the youthful, 'heartrending' tenor of Pavol Breslik and the idiomatic sweep of Robin Ticciati's 'inspired' conducting (The Independent) were enthusiastically received at the premiere of this visually opulent staging.
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By Federico, Gennaro Antonio, active 18th century Gatell, Juan Francisco, 1978- Polverelli, Laura De Liso, Marina Yoncheva, Sonya, 1981- Malfi, Serena, 1985- Cherici, Laura Priante, Vito Dantone, Ottavio Znaniecki, MichaÅ, 1969- Leonori, Benito Konieczny, Klaudia Mancini, Tiziano Pergolesi, Giovanni Battista, 1710-1736 Accademia Bizantina Unitel Classica (Firm) FondaziÃ2012., ArtHaus Musik Call No: DVD Opera Pergolesi-Il Flaminio-2012 Edition: Wide screen. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library
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2015., SWR Media Services Call No: DVD Opera Wagner-Fliegende-2015 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: DG is proud to present an exciting and exceptional new opera production on DVD and BluRay: Bryn Terfel stars in Richard Wagners Der fliegende Hollñder (The Flying Dutchman)This is the first time in the 25 years of Bryn s work as an opera singer that he has recorded this milestone in Wagner s workClassical magazine Oper aktuell acknowledges that you do not want to experience anyone other than Bryn Terfel as the Hollñder, now that this production is outBryn is surrounded by a stellar cast and crew: the head of the Zurich opera Andreas Homoki staged the production, renowned French conductor Alain Altinoglu takes the musical lead, and Matti Salminen a living legend on the world s opera stages personifies Daland, with Anja Kampe as SentaThis exceptional recording was made at the Zurich opera house in January 20132015 is a Bryn year the Hollñder is released to as Bryn performs the role in London (Covent Garden) early next year (Feb 05-24) his 50th Birthday Year (9 November 2015)
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By Illica, Luigi, 1857-1919 Giacosa, Giuseppe, 1847-1906 Voulgaridou, Alexia Damian, Cristina, 1977- Ilinci, Teodor Vasar, Lauri, 1970- Joel, Alexander, 1971- Boussard, Vincent Lemaire, Vincent Lacroix, Christian, 1951- Levi, Guido Hoyer, Myriam Belasco, David, 1853-1931 Long, John Luther, 1861-1927 Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924 Philharmonisc[2014]., ArtHaus Musik Call No: DVD Opera Puccini-Madama Butterfly-2014 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Rovi Media Collection.
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c2009., Adult, Cmajor Call No: DVD Opera Puccini - Turandot (2009) Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Internationally acclaimed Chinese film-maker Chen Kaige delivers an opulent staging of the fairy-tale story of Chinese Princess Turandot, who will only marry a prince capable of solving her riddles.
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By Czinner, Paul, 1890-1972 Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth Jurinac, Sena, 1921-2011 Rothenberger, Anneliese Edelmann, Otto Karajan, Herbert von Hartmann, Rudolf, 1900-1988 Otto, Teo, 1904-1968 Kniepert, Erni Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929 Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949 Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor Rank Organisation Wiener Staatsoper. Ballett Mozarteum-Orchester Wie2010., Kultur Call No: DVD Opera Strauss-Rosenkavalier-1962 Edition: Widescreen ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Newly restored and digitally remastered from the original 35mm film, the legendary soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf stars in this acclaimed film of Richard Strauss' delightful opera, Der Rosenkavalier. This Salzburg Festival production of Strauss' great work toured the world, and this filmed version was hailed by The New York Times as 'Superb'. Schwarzkopf performs her signature role as Princess von Werdenberg, an aging beauty involved with a younger man, Octavian.
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By Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929 KuÅej, Martin Breisach, Felix LipovÅek, Marjana Johansson, Eva, 1958- Diener, Melanie, 1967- Schasching, Rudolf Muff, Alfred DohnÃnyi, Christoph von Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949 Orchester der Oper Zürich Opernhaus ZÃórich. Chor Opernhaus Zürich Arthaus Musik (Firm)c2012., ArtHaus Musik Call No: DVD Opera Strauss-Elektra-2012 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Rovi Media Collection.Summary Note: Elektra, whose father was murdered by her mother KlytÃnmnestra and her lover Aegisth, does not hide her hatred for her mother and father-in-law and is treated brutally. Her sister Chrysothemis desperately tries to calm Elektra down, who lives only by her longing for her father and expectation of her younger brother Orest to avenge their father.
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2015., Royal Opera House Call No: DVD Opera Verdi-Vepres-2015 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Presented in its Covent Garden premiere in Autumn 2013, this staging of Verdiœs Les Vêpres Siciliennes directed by Stefan Herheim and conducted by the Royal Operaœs Music Director, Verdi specialist Sir Antonio Pappano went on to win the prestigious Olivier Award for Best New Opera Production. The Sunday Times hailed it the best the Verdi year in Britain has to offer,· praising the standout event of the Verdi bicentenary celebrations. Herheim, whose reputation was cemented with his production of Parsifal at Bayreuth in 2008, is a director with a flair for spectacle and a sense of irony who rarely takes an operatic scenario at face value. Rather than telling a story of 13th-century conflict between the Sicilians and their French oppressors, his production, transposed to the mid-19th century, provides a commentary on the extravagant world of Parisian opera with its politics, exploitation and betrayals. The Financial Times praised the maestro for the sense of scale and style that [he] brings to the score,· while the Observer spoke of exciting singing and top orchestral playing under the baton of that matchless Verdi devotee, Antonio Pappano.· Considered one of the most promising Verdians of her generation, the French-trained Armenian soprano Lianna Haroutounian rises to all these challenges as the Duchess Hélène. American tenor Bryan Hymel, whose recital album Héroïque is also released on Warner Classics in February 2015, takes on one of Verdiœs highest tenor roles. Bryan Hymel was the admirable and ardent Henri,· wrote Opera magazine, with his turbo-boosted bel canto tenor rising fearlessly to the top notes.· His father (and enemy) Montfort is sung by the imposing and charismatic baritone Michael Volle, and the bass Erwin Schrott gives a starry performance as the fanatical Procida.
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2014., C Major Entertainment Call No: DVD Opera Verdi-Otello-2014 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Rarely has a production of Verdiœs Otello been staged in such a prestigious location: the courtyard of the Palazzo Ducale in Venice! This special outdoor event production· of the Teatro La Fenice takes place amidst genuine late-Gothic and Renaissance architecture highlighted by spectacular projections: A set of singular fascination· (Il Corriere Musicale).Critics were full of praise for the musical performance, designating conductor Myung-Whun Chung as the absolutely dominating force· of the performance (GB Opera). The lead role is sung by Gregory Kunde, who successfully interpreted both Verdiœs and Rossiniœs Otello in one year, perhaps the first tenor ever to do so. He reproduces every accent, every colour demanded by Verdi with sensibility and intelligence· (OperaClick)