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Maazel: 1984

Extras include an exclusive 30-minute interview with Maazel.

Debut DVD release of Lorin Maazel's opera based on George Orwell's famous novel. Filmed in High Definition. The debut DVD release of Lorin Maazel's new opera, based on George Orwell's dystopian novel, one of the most famous novels of the 20th century. Premiered at Covent Garden in 2005, where it was conducted by the composer and filmed in High Definition. The producer was Robert Lepage, whose highly-praised, visually-stunning production is gripping and at times terrifying. This release is timed to coincide with the run of the same production at La Scala in May 2008.