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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | 20 Years of BBC Singer of the World in Cardiff
‘Singer of the World’ began in 1983 to celebrate the opening of St David’s Hall in Cardiff. Watched by eight million viewers worldwide, it is generally regarded as the world’s leading vocal competition, having launched a host of stars onto the operatic stage. In 1989 a Song Prize (previously the Lieder Prize) was introduced, the year that featured the legendary 'Battle of the Baritones', with Bryn Terfel winning the Song Prize and Dmitri Hvorostovsky taking the overall Cardiff Singer of the World title. This DVD celebrates the rich harvest of talent in the first 20 years of BBC Singer of the World. DVD 1 - Enjoy the full finale performances of all the competition winners, including Karita Mattila, Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Marius Brenciu. DVD 2 - The complete final recitals of the Song (Lieder) prize-winners, including the first recipient, Bryn Terfel and Marius Brenciu, the first to win both prizes. “A well-directed and informative survey of Cardiff’s first 20 years. In 1989 there was the famous joust of the baritones – Hvorostovsky eventually won the main prize, Terfel the Lieder competition… both speak interestingly about the occasion and how it affected them… The first DVD gives us an overview of the winners’ performances, the second shows us some of the Lieder winners, most notably of Christopher Maltman in 1997, one of the event’s worthiest victors. Before that there is a well-made, 34 minute overview of the contest as a whole, with administrators, judges and contestants making constructive contributions.
Nostalgic to see in the early years the lively presence of Geraint Evans, Elizabeth Harwood and Kim Borg, all three no longer with us. It is interesting to be told just how important part the then new St David’s Hall, with its excellent acoustics, made to the initial success. Having been opposed to the event at the start, I have to admit that it has proved its worth in terms of uncovering much talent and a few real stars.” Gramophone Magazine “It is good to be reminded of the young Hvorostovsky, so assured and confident, of the winsome Katarina Karnéus, of Inger Dam-Jensen's advance from being only runner-up in her round to vanquishing all in the final, of Terfel's charming of his Welsh audience… This DVD set will refresh the memories of those who have watched and listened in years past and will provide evidence for anyone too young to remember all the events.” International Record Review “It’s a tribute to the strength of Smith’s (auditioner-in-chief) ear that so many of the past winners – starting with Karita Mattila, the very first, in 1983 – and also even more of the uncrowned finalists (including Hillevi Martinpelto and Monica Groop) are now major names in the operatic world. So, with almost three hours of singing from all 10 past winners of the overall prize and another 60 minutes from the seven winners of the lieder prize, this is essential viewing for anyone who found themselves hooked by last month’s televised contest.” The Independent | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | The animated film of Janacek's opera by Geoff Dunbar
Janacek's opera, inspired by the 1920s newspaper cartoon character, Vixen Sharpears, returns to its roots with a specially-adaped version of the score prepared by conductor Kent Nagano for the animated film by Geoff Dunbar. NB: No subtitles | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Cecilia Bartoli - Mozart
Specials: <br> •FILMING NOTES - Production diary of the camera team’s preparation for filming Cecilia Bartoli. <br> •IN REHEARSAL - Cecilia Bartoli and Nikolaus Harnoncourt discus the music of Mozart and work on performances in rehearsal. <br> •32 page, full colour illustrated booklet in English, French and German.<br> <br> PICTURE FORMAT: 16:9 <br> LENGTH: 113 MINS <br> SOUND: DOLBY SURROUND / DTS SURROUND / LPCM STEREO <br> SUBTITLES: EN/FR/DE/ES <br> | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| | | Cecilia Bartoli - Mozart
Specials: <br> •FILMING NOTES - Production diary of the camera team’s preparation for filming Cecilia Bartoli. <br> •IN REHEARSAL - Cecilia Bartoli and Nikolaus Harnoncourt discus the music of Mozart and work on performances in rehearsal. <br> •32 page, full colour illustrated booklet in English, French and German.<br> <br> PICTURE FORMAT: 16:9 <br> LENGTH: 113 MINS <br> SOUND: DOLBY SURROUND / DTS SURROUND / LPCM STEREO <br> SUBTITLES: EN/FR/DE/ES <br> | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Prom At The PalaceThe Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace 2002
Arne: | God save the Queen | Arnold: | Four Irish Dances Op. 126: Allegro energico Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59: Allegro Four Welsh Dances, Op. 138: Vivace Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59: Con brio | Bizet: | Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante (from Carmen) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa (soprano) | Elgar: | Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major, Op. 39 No. 1 | German: | The Yeomen of England (from Merrie England) Sir Thomas Allen (baritone) | Gershwin: | Summertime (from Porgy and Bess) | Handel: | Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV258 'Zadok the Priest' Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV351: La Rejouissance Fireworks Music: La Paix Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV351: Overture Band of Her Majesty s Royal Marines | Holst: | The Planets: Jupiter | Messager: | Solo de concours Julian Bliss (clarinet), Ashley Wass (piano) | Puccini: | Vissi d'arte (from Tosca) E lucevan le stelle (from Tosca) | Rossini: | Largo al factotum (from Il barbiere di Siviglia) Sir Thomas Allen (baritone) | Tchaikovsky: | Swan Lake: Pas de deux Roberto Bolle (Prince Siegfried), Zenaida Yanowsky (Odile) | trad.: | Great getting-up morning Jubilee Spiritual London Adventist Chorale, Ken Burton | Verdi: | Libiamo, ne' lieti calici (from La Traviata) | Villa-Lobos: | Bachianas Brasileiras No. 1 for at least 8 cellos Mstislav Rostropovich (cello) | Walton: | Anniversary Fanfare |
All-time classical favourites from the first ever public concert held in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, hosted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Broadcast live on BBC Television, June 1st 2002. Opera fans are in for a particular treat with Dame Kiri te Kanawa (singing Bizet and Gershwin), Sir Thomas Allen (Rossini and Sir Edward German), and Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu (Puccini and Verdi) sharing the honours. Maestro Mstislav Rostropovich also makes a rare guest appearance with the cello section of the London Symphony Orchestra playing Villa-Lobos. Artists include: Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Dame Kiri te Kanawa, Sir Thomas Allen, The London Adventist Chorale, Julian Bliss, Ashley Wass, Roberto Bolle, Zenaida Yanowsky, Mstislav Rostropovich with cello section LSO, BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Chorus, conducted by Sir Andrew Davis, featuring music by Walton, Handel, Bizet, Gershwin, Holst, Tchaikovsky, Rossini, German, Arnold, Mendelsohn, Puccini, Verdi, Elgar and Arne. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Anne Sofie von Otter (Carmen), Marcus Haddock (Don José), Laurent Naouri (Escamillo), Lisa Milne (Micaëla), Mary Hegarty (Frasquita), Christine Rice (Mercédès), Colin Judson (Remendado), Quentin Hayes (Dancaïre), Hans Voschezang (Moralès), Jonathan Best (Zuniga) Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Philippe Jordan Specials: •Costume design •How to fight on stage •Illustrated synopsis •The cast and their characters •Choreographing Carmen •The Gardens of Glyndebourne •Full colour 32 page booklet in English, French and German with new short story by novelist Jeanette Winterson PICTURE FORMAT: 16:9 LENGTH: 230 MINS SOUND: DOLBY SURROUND / LPCM STEREO SUBTITLES: EN/FR/DE/ES “In the grip of violent emotions, Anne Sofie von Otter paints a complete 'Carmen'” Los Angeles Times “A fantastic two-disc set...a performance that truly is what opera theoretically aspires to be: sung drama” New York Times “Violent, passionate,superbly played…Glyndebourne's Carmen is simply gripping” Sunday Times “Under the shrewd direction of McVicar, Anne Sofie von Otter gave us a gypsy of mercurial temperament, a tease, a dangerous flirt, and a woman intensely conscious of her sexual magnetism and of her public notoriety” The Telegraph | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Choreography by Peter Wright
Nathalie Nordquist, Anders Nordström, Marketta Kaila, Christian Rambe Royal Swedish Ballet, Royal Swedish Opera Orchestra, Michel Quéval Choreographer Peter Wright stages Swan Lake as a romantic Gothic tragedy. This envigorating version focuses on the heartbreaking role of the Prince in the dramatic classic, honouring the 1895 Petipa/Ivanov original. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Party at the PalaceThe Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace, 2002
Annie Lennox, Bryan Adams, Brian Wilson, Cliff Richard, Elton John, Emma Bunton, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Ozzy Osbourne, Ricky Martin, Ray Davies, Rod Stewart, Shirley Bassey, Steve Winwood, Tom Jones, Tony Bennett, Will Young Atomic Kitten, Blue, The Corrs, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Mis-Teeq, Queen, S Club 7 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Anthems from King'sEnglish choral favourites
Stephen Cleobury conducts the choir of King's College, Cambridge in this memorable recital of English Romantic choral music, exquisitely sung and superbly recorded in stereo and 5.1 surround sound in the college's famous chapel. Timed to coincide with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II, this new DVD presents a mouth-watering collection of favourite anthems. Appropriately, it includes some of the music sung at the Coronation service itself in 1953. It also features two sublime anthems by William Harris, the man who taught Princess Elizabeth the piano. Specials: •BBC fly-on-the-wall documentary on the life of the King’s choristers •Stanford Organ Prelude shot at King’s College with multi-angle user options •20 page illustrated booklet in English, French and German PICTURE FORMAT: 16:9 LENGTH: 92 MINS SOUND: DOLBY SURROUND / LPCM STEREO SUBTITLES: FR/DE (Documentary only) | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Carols from Kings
1. Once in royal David’s city 2. Riu, riu, chiu 3. Quem pastores laudavere 4. O little Town of Bethlehem 5. Angels from the realms of glory 6. Thou must leave thy lowly dwelling 7. In the bleak mid-winter 8. I wonder as I wander 9. Quittez, pasteurs 10. Small wonder the star 11. While shepherds watched 12. Sussex Carol 13. Silent night 14. Gloria in excelsis Deo 15. The Shepherd’s Carol 16. God rest ye merry gentlemen 17. The Angels and the Shepherds 18. Hark the herald angels sing
Picture format 16:9 anamorphic (1954 service: 4: 3) Sound format DTS Surround Sound and PCM Stereo 75-minute recording from December 2000 with live surround sound PLUS Historic 45-minute recording from December 1954, conducted by Boris Ord – the first Carol service from King’s to be televised. Includes: Illustrated booklet with carol texts, historical notes and biographies 30-minute conversation between Sir David Willcocks, Sir Philip Ledger and Stephen Cleobury, the three Directors of Music at King’s College since 1957, on Carol Services from King’s and on directing King’s College Choir (filmed in 2001) ‘Carols only’ or ‘complete service’ viewer options 2000 service features world premiere of The Shepherd’s Carol (Bob Chilcott) | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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