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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Gran Teatro La Fenice New Year’s Concert 2012Live Recording From The Gran Teatro La Fenice, 2012
Jessica Pratt (soprano), Walter Fraccaro (tenor) & Alex Esposito (bass) Orchestra and Chorus of The Gran Teatro La Fenice, Diego Matheuz As is now customary, the first part of the 2012 New Year‘s Concert from Teatro La Fenice is exclusively orchestral, with Symphony No.5 by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. The second part, with soloists Jessica Pratt, Walter Fraccaro and Alex Esposito as well as the choir, is dedicated to melodrama, ending with the traditional chorus “Va pensiero” from Nabucco and the toast “Libiam ne lieti calici” from La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi. The twenty-seven year old conductor and violinist Diego Matheuz is a graduate of the internationally known Venezuelan Sistema and is already widely known as one of the most promising developing talents from the Americas. In 2005 he began studying conducting and soon attracted the attention of Sir Simon Rattle and Claudio Abbado, with whom he worked in Caracas, Lucerne and Bologna. In September 2011 he was appointed as Principal Conductor of the Teatro La Fenice. Sound Format: PCM Stereo, dts-HD Master Audio 5.1 (Blu-ray) Picture Format: 16:9, 1080i High Definition Format: DVD 9, NTSC, 25 GB (Single Layer) Running Time: 108 mins + 27 mins (bonus) FSK: 0 Region Code: Worldwide Worldwide available | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | The Best of Thomas Quasthoff
Bach, J S: | St John Passion, BWV245: Eilt, ihr angefochten Seelen St John Passion, BWV245: Betrachte, meine Seele St John Passion, BWV245: Mein teurer Heiland, lass dich fragen | Mozart: | Pa-pa-pa-pa-Papagena (from Die Zauberflöte) with Montserrat Caballe (soprano) Mentre ti lascio, K513 Deh! vieni alla finestra (from Don Giovanni) Madamina, il catalogo è questo (from Don Giovanni) Der Vogelfänger bin ich, ja (from Die Zauberflöte) Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen (from Die Zauberflöte) In diesen heil'gen Hallen (from Die Zauberflöte) | Schubert: | Erlkönig, D328 Prometheus, D674 (Goethe) Der Lindenbaum (No. 5 from Winterreise, D911) Der Leiermann (No. 24 from Winterreise, D911) Der Musensohn, D764 (Goethe) | Schumann: | Waldesgesprach (No. 3 from Liederkreis, Op. 39) Mondnacht (No. 5 from Liederkreis, Op. 39) Im wunderschönen Monat Mai (No. 1 from Dichterliebe, Op. 48) Allnächtlich im Traume (No. 14 from Dichterliebe, Op. 48) Belsazar, Op. 57 |
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| |  | Mozart Gala from SalzburgRecorded at Felsenreitschule Salzburg, Austria
Directed by Brian Large. The highly acclaimed gala concert celebrating the 2006 Mozart anniversary from the Salzburg Festival featuring some of the world´s top singers, including exclusive DG artists Anna Netrebko, Magdalena Kozena, Patricia Petibon and Rene Pape with the Wiener Philharmoniker under Daniel Hardingat last on DVD! Held in the Felsenreitschule on 30 July 2006 at the start of the Salzburg Festival, the gala performance represents the full spectrum of the Mozart festivities through a selection of arias and orchestral works Celebrated soprano Anna Netrebko lives up to her reputation as a fiery dramatic diva with her passionate rendition of Elettra's aria D'Oreste, d¡'Aiace from Idomeneo, while Magdalena Kozena, who was acclaimed for her performance as Idamante in the festival's production of the opera, sings the duet S'io non moro a questi accenti with Ekaterina Siurina as Ilia Other highlights include renowned baritone Thomas Hampson Rivolgete a lui lo sguardo from Cosi fan tutte and Rene Pape's spirited rendition of Leporello's famous catalogue aria from Don Giovanni As well as providing superb accompaniments, the Wiener Philharmoniker makes a contribution of its own to the programme with the overtures to Don Giovanni and Idomeneo, and concluding the performance with the Prague Symphony, K. 504 Filmed in HD, released in 16:9 widescreen; audio in PCM and 5.1 DTS Surround Sound First DVD release “The orchestral playing is impeccably groomed, opening with a fast and fiery account of the Don Giovanni overture followed later by a dynamic Idomeneo overture and finishing with an accomplished Prague Symphony. The vocal contributions are less even and, except in the case of the two Russian artists, marred by some ugly face pulling to produce particular vowels. The Russians sing magnificently too, Anna Netrebko nearly bringing the house down with Elettra's 'fury' aria from Idomeneo and Ekaterina Siurina scoring as Ilia with her fresh tone and simplicity of manner.” BBC Music Magazine, February 2009 *** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Erwin Schrott
Uruguayan bass-baritone, Erwin Schrott, joins Decca with a deliciously charismatic, seductive and witty debut album. This album showcases his portrayals of some of opera's most famous roles, and which have wowed both audiences and critics across the world's greatest opera houses. Erwin Schrott has astonished audiences and critics across Europe, the US and south America with his sensuous, dark bass-baritone and onstage magnetism. This album shows off Erwin at his best, singing the wide range of roles that have made him famous. His charismatic portrayals have won him global acclaim, and for the Mozart roles in particular he is now first choice at the world's greatest opera houses, including the Met, La Scala, the Royal Opera House and Vienna's Staatsoper. Schrott's debut disc is the perfect disc to showcase his distinctive, chocolatey voice and his wonderful talents for characterisation. Amongst the arias are his favourite Mozart roles as well as repertoire from the great 19th-century opera composers such as Verdi, Meyerbeer, Berlioz, and Gounod. “…has an exceptionally beautiful voice, which he uses to fine effect in some of these arias. Philippe's great aria from Don Carlos is impressive, so is Procida's from Les vêpres siciliennes, and his Berlioz, Gounod and Meyerbeer are striking too.” BBC Music Magazine, August 2008 **** “Here, in all probability, is the basso cantante par excellence missing since the heyday of Samuel Ramey. The fine, resonant voice, wide in range, firm and even in delivery, is at home in a variety of styles.” Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2008 “Schrott is suave and honeyed in the serenades from Don Giovanni and Gounod’s Faust” Sunday Times, 27th July 2008 *** “ Half the disc is devoted to Mozart and the three Da Ponte roles that made Schrott's name...But he often fares better in the quieter, more beguiling moments than in full flow - not usually the case on stage...three arias from Berlioz, Gounod and Meyerbeer bring out the dynamic devil in him.” The Observer, 3rd August 2008 “Schrott knows how to change his voice’s colour, phrase by phrase, sometimes word by word, especially if the word is “Susanna”. As Figaro in the Mozart selections he’s attractively light and dancing; he can also drip with honey (Voici des roses from La Damnation de Faust) and scowl himself black (Meyerbeer’s Bertram, bound for Hell). Intimacy comes as easily, too, as the loud address: Philip’s monologue from Don Carlos (sung in French) conveys with unusual penetration the sense of someone thinking out loud, quiet and fearful.” The Times, 25th July 2008 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Oscar Natzka - Great Recordings 1939-50
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| |  | Thomas Quasthoff - A PortraitWorks by Schubert, Bach, Beethoven and Mozart
Bach, J S: | St John Passion, BWV245: Eilt, ihr angefochten Seelen St John Passion, BWV245: Mein teurer Heiland, lass dich fragen | Mozart: | Hai gia vinta la causa! (from Le nozze di Figaro) Madamina, il catalogo è questo (from Don Giovanni) Deh! vieni alla finestra (from Don Giovanni) Der Vogelfänger bin ich, ja (from Die Zauberflöte) Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen (from Die Zauberflöte) Pa-pa-pa-pa-Papagena (from Die Zauberflöte) In diesen heil'gen Hallen (from Die Zauberflöte) | Schubert: | Der Zwerg, D771 (Collin) Prometheus, D674 (Goethe) Erlkönig, D328 Der Lindenbaum (No. 5 from Winterreise, D911) | Schumann: | Mondnacht (No. 5 from Liederkreis, Op. 39) Im wunderschönen Monat Mai (No. 1 from Dichterliebe, Op. 48) Belsazar, Op. 57 |
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| |  | Mozart Arias
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| |  | Great Operatic Arias 9 - Andrew ShoreSung in English
Donizetti: | Udite, udite, o rustici (from L'elisir d'amore) Sung in English as 'Attention! Attention! You country folk!’ Voglio dire, lo stupendo (from L'Elisir d'amore) Sung in English as ‘Good doctor...It was Tristan who employed it’ Barry Banks (Nemorino) Quanto amore (from L'elisir d'amore) Sung in English as 'How he loved me!' Mary Plazas (Adina) Ei corregge ogni difetto (from L'elisir d'amore) Sung in English as 'It will give you cheeks like peaches' Mary Plazas (Adina), Barry Banks (Nemorino), Ashley Holland (Belcore) Un foco insolito, mi sento addosso (from Don Pasquale) Sung in English as 'Quite unexpectedly passions inflame me’ Jason Howard (Malatesta) Signorina, in tanta fretta (from Don Pasquale) Sung in English as 'Well good evening! You’re in a hurry’ Lynne Dawson (Norina) Cognato, in me vedete un morto che cammina (from Don Pasquale) Sung in English as 'Ah brother… a living corpse is standing here before you’ Jason Howard (Malatesta) | Mozart: | Madamina, il catalogo è questo (from Don Giovanni) Sung in English as 'Pretty lady, I have something to show you’ | Rossini: | A un dottor della mia sorte (from Il barbiere di Siviglia) Sung in English as 'Dare you offer such excuses?’ Ai capricci della sorte (from L'Italiana in Algeri) Sung in English as 'All the changes in my fortune' Della Jones (Isabella) | Verdi: | Ehi! Paggio! ... L'onore! Ladri! (from Falstaff) Sung in English as 'Hey, Page boy!...Your honour? Vermin!’ |
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| |  | Berlin Opera NightRecorded live at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, 2011
Major stars of the international opera stage come together with the Chor und Orchester of the Deutsche Oper Berlin, under the internationally acclaimed conductor Donald Runnicles, in this opera gala in aid of the German AIDS Foundation. Highlights from operas by Rossini, Verdi, Meyerbeer, Wagner, Delibes, Sartori are performed by world-class musicians from around the globe. Heading the star-studded line-up were established artists of the calibre of Adrianne Pieczonka, Vivica Genaux and Simone Kermes, while the younger generation is represented by tenors Francesco Demuro, Antonio Poli and Teodor Illincai, as well as the exciting soprano Kristin Lewis and mezzo-soprano Anna Smirnova. The result was truly an evening to remember. Picture format DVD: NTSC 16:9 Sound format DVD: PCM Stereo Region code: 0 Booklet notes: English, German, French Runnning time: 75 mins “Familiar pieces variably sung, but enjoyable” BBC Music Magazine, May 2013 *** | 
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| |  | L'Art de Gabriel BacquierArias, Songs & Operetta
Bellini: | Ah! Per sempre io ti perdei (from I Puritani) | Berlioz: | Une puce gentille 'Flea Song' (from La damnation de Faust) La Damnation de Faust: Devant la maison Absence (from Les nuits d'été, Op. 7) | Bizet: | Votre toast je peux vous le rendre 'Toreador Song' (from Carmen) | Debussy: | Les cloches (Paul Bourget) | Delibes: | Stances (from Lakmé) | Donizetti: | Vieni, amor...Leonora! A' piedi tuoi (from La Favorita) | Duparc: | Chanson triste La Vie antérieure | Fauré: | Clair de Lune, Op. 46 No. 2 Le secret Op. 23 No. 3 | Gounod: | Mab, la reine des mensonges (from Roméo et Juliette) Venise Premier jour de mai | Hahn, R: | Si mes vers avaient des ailes | Lecocq: | Certainement jamais Clairette (from La Fille de Mme Angot) Pour être fort, on se rassemble (from La Fille de Mme Angot) | Lehár: | Der Graf von Luxemburg (highlights) Die Lustige Witwe: Waltz | Massenet: | Bravo, mon cher...Epouse quelque brave fille (from Manon) Quelle priere de reconnaissance (from Werther) Comment peut-on penser du bien (from Don Quichotte) Riez, allez, riez du pauvre idéologue (from Don Quichotte) Elégie | Mozart: | Fin ch'han dal vino (from Don Giovanni) Deh! vieni alla finestra (from Don Giovanni) Vedro mentr'io sospiro (from Le nozze di Figaro) Madamina, il catalogo è questo (from Don Giovanni) | Offenbach: | Scintille, diamant (from Les Contes d'Hoffmann) Dans les rôles d’amoureux (from Les Contes d’Hoffmann) | Poulenc: | Voyage à Paris | Ravel: | Ronsard à son âme D’Anne qui me jecta de la neige | Sauguet: | Berceuse créole | Thomas, Ambroise: | Etre ou ne pas etre (from Hamlet) | Varney: | Pour faire un brave mousquetaire (from Les Mousquetaires au couvent) Gris, suis-je gris, vraiment ? (from Les Mousquetaires au couvent) | Verdi: | Vanne, la tua meta gia vedo…Credo in un Dio crudel (from Otello) O Carlo, ascolta (from Don Carlo) Pari siamo! (from Rigoletto) sung in French Cortigiani, vil razza dannata (from Rigoletto) sung in French | Yvain: | Porquerolle |
Gabriel Bacquier has already, in his lifetime, entered the hallowed halls of great French singers. An incomparable actor, endowed with exceptional vocal means and an unbelievably rich timbre, he carried the art of interpretation to the highest level. For the first time on CD, Decca have issued a collection highlighting this baritone’s remarkable career. | | | (Sorry, download not available in your country) | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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