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Alceste Alceste
ROH Heritage
One of Dame Janet Baker's farewell performances was her stunning portrayal of the loyal queen in Gluck's solemn opera.
Bruckner 6 Bruckner 6
Telarc
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra give a surprisingly stirring performance of Bruckner's symphony under Jesús López-Cobos.
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Arada Arada Guitar Duo: Mediterranean Landor Records
Sunny climes and lazy days are evoked by Rodrigo and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, played by Simon Davies and Nicholas Lee.
Meistersinger Die Meistersinger ROH Heritage
Haitink's 1997 Die Meistersinger with John Tomlinson as Hans Sachs and the late Gösta Windbergh as Walther.
Hebrides Ensemble Messiaen Chamber Works Linn Records
The Hebrides Ensemble perform Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time and other chamber pieces on this new release.
Landor Records Haydn Symphonies and Divertimenti Landor Records
The new label's release of Haydn works delights, with Gernot Süssmuth conducting the Sinfonia Classica.
Steve Reich Reich: Daniel Variations Nonesuch
The murder of a US journalist in Pakistan provided Steve Reich with his response to the 9/11 attacks.
Clifford Benson Clifford Benson piano works Landor Records
An album of lightweight and sentimental compositions by the well-known pianist, who died in August 2007.
domingo-otello Otello Opus Arte
Covent Garden's 1992 performance of Verdi's opera, with Placido Domingo and Kiri te Kanawa under Solti's baton.
Claudio Arrau Claudio Arrau Pentatone Classics
Claudio Arrau performs Liszt's technically demanding 12 Etudes d’exécution transcendante in a stunning recording from 1974.
khovanshchina Khovanshchina Opus Arte
Mussorgsky's great unfinished opera on DVD, given the 1950s treatment by Stein Winge at the Gran Teatre del Liceu.
Matthew Passion St Matthew Passion Linn Records
A transcendental performance of Bach's great oratorio, with John Butt directing the Dunedin Consort and Players.
Nozze Le nozze di Figaro Opus Arte
Gerald Finley is Count and Erwin Schrott is Figaro in this Covent Garden production, with Antonio Pappano in the pit.
Natalie Dessay Natalie Dessay Virgin Classics
In another DVD release from Virgin Classics, Natalie Dessay introduces a selection of her finest roles onstage.
Shostakovich 4 Shostakovich 4 MDG
Roman Kofman conducts the Beethoven Orchester Bonn in Shostakovich's monumental Fourth Symphony.
Natalie Dessay Natalie Dessay Virgin Classics
French soprano Natalie Dessay sings a selection of Italian coloratura arias, from Verdi, Bellini and Donizetti.
Handel concerti grossi Handel: Concerti Grossi Telarc
Martin Pearlman leads the period band Boston Baroque through six of Handel's concerti grossi, to scintillating effect.
Mozart Symphonies Mozart Symphonies Linn Records
Charles Mackerras conducts the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in interpretations of Mozart's final four symphonies.
Manon Manon Virgin Classics
Natalie Dessay and Rolando Villazón are lovers in David McVicar's production of Massenet's opera on DVD.
Prokofiev Works Prokofiev Works Telarc
Paavo Järvi conducts the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in Prokofiev's popular Fifth Symphony.
Bachianas Brasileiras Bachianas Brasileiras Telarc
Three of Heitor Villa-Lobos' Brazil and Bach-influenced works are performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Tristan duets Tristan and Isolde: duets Oehms Classics
Deborah Polaski and Johan Botha perform duets from Wagner's Romantic opera, with Bertrand de Billy conducting.
Il Trovatore Il Trovatore Naxos
Naxos release Maria Callas' 1956 recording of the opera, with Herbert von Karajan and Giuseppe Di Stefano.
Mozart Requiem Mozart's Requiem LSO Live
Colin Davis conducts the London Symphony Orchestra in a Romantic interpretation of Mozart's masterpiece.
Dvorak Symphony 9 Dvorak Symphony 9 Genuin
The Wuerttemberg Philharmonic Reutlingen perform Dvorak under the authoritative direction of John Axelrod.
Mozart Concerti Mozart Concertos Vol.3 MDG Gold
Christian Zacharias performs Mozart's 17th and 18th piano concerti, with the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne.
James MacMillan James MacMillan - The World's Ransoming LSO Live
Colin Davis conducts the LSO in two of MacMillan's masterpieces, including The World's Ransoming.
Davide penitente Davide penitente Naxos
Mozart's cantata uses music from the Mass in C minor and a libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte; this release is well performed.
Tristan and Isolde Tristan and Isolde Opus Arte
Nikolaus Lehnhoff's production comes to DVD: Nina Stemme is mesmerising but the cinematic presentation is poor.
Des Knaben Wunderhorn Des Knaben Wunderhorn Hyperion
Stephan Genz and Roger Vignoles turn their attention to Mahler's songs, but our writer has mixed feelings.
Beethoven Symphonies Beethoven Symphonies Pentatone Classics
The Royal Flemish Philharmonic perform Beethoven's Fifth and Eighth under Philippe Herreweghe.
Mozart Violin Sonatas Mozart Violin Sonatas Genuin
Annette Unger and Brunhild Webersinke perform Mozart's violin sonatas, concluding with the majestic KV 526.
The Rake's Progress The Rake's Progress Opus Arte
Robert Lepage's cinematic production of Stravinsky's opera encloses Andrew Kennedy's excellent performance.
Mark Padmore Mark Padmore sings Dowland Hyperion
The British tenor a fresh approach to the oft-performed songs of the Elizabethan composer John Dowland.
Melcer Melcer Piano Concertos Hyperion
Jonathan Plowright and the BBC SO perform two barely-known Romantic piano concertos.
Russian National Orchestra Russian National Orchestra Pentatone Classics
Yakov Kreizberg leads the Russian orchestra through Shostakovich's Fifth and Ninth symphonies.
NPOA Dvorák Symphony No.8 Pentatone Classics
Yakov Kreizberg leads the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra Amsterdam through Dvorák's symphony.
Ravel Masterpieces Ravel Masterpieces Pentatone Classics
Bernard Haitink conducts popular favourites by Ravel in this recording, re-released with remastered sound.
Lotte Lehmann Lotte Lehmann Naxos Historical
The German-born soprano sings a selection of songs by Schubert and Brahms in Volume Six of the Lieder Recordings cycle.
Weber Symphonies Weber Symphonies Naxos
The Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra perform exciting renditions of Weber's two symphonies and his incidental music.
Gerald Finley Gerald Finley Hyperion
The popular baritone sings a selection of songs by Samuel Barber, with Julius Drake a superb accompanist.
Joseph Horovitz Joseph Horovitz: Four Concertos Dutton Vocalion
A delightful programme of works for various instruments from the contemporary British composer and conductor.
Atenaide Atenaide Naďve
Sandrine Piau stars in this release of Vivaldi's dramma per musica, forming part of the Vivaldi Edition.
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto Nikolai Demidenko Helios
Helios re-release the pianist's defining recording of piano concertos by Tchaikovsky and Scriabin.
La Traviata La Traviata Naxos
Naxos release the famous 1955 La Traviata, starring Antonietta Stella, Guiseppe di Stefano and Tito Gobbi.
Kate Royal Kate Royal Hyperion
Kate Royal, Ann Murray and Felicity Lott sing Schumann lieder, including the Op.39 Liederkreis.
La Sonnambula La Sonnambula Virgin Classics
Natalie Dessay and Francesco Meli star in this exciting new release of Bellini's popular opera.
Bach's Magnificat Bach's Magnificat Virgin Classics
Radiant Natalie Dessay and purely-toned Philippe Jaroussky in this disc of Baroque choral masterpieces.
Tosca Tosca Klassik
Hunky José Cura heads the cast in this hard-working production of Puccini's masterpiece, with Francesca Patané.
Bluebeard's Castle Bluebeard's Castle Naxos
Marin Alsop leads the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra through Bartók's psychologically intense masterpiece.
Messiah Messiah LSO Live
Handel's Messiah with grunting Colin Davis and a radiantly pure-toned London Symphony Orchestra.
Nutcracker Cincinnati Pops/Kunzel Telarc
Erich Kunzel leads the marvellous Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, on this generous disc, through most of Tchaikovsky's ballet.
La Mer La Mer ATMA Classique
Yannick Nézet-Séguin expertly conducts the Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal in Debussy.
ASO/Shaw ASO/Shaw Telarc
Robert Shaw conducts John Adams' Harmonium and Rachmaninov's choral symphony The Bells.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore Symphony/Zinman Telarc
David Zinman conducts Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony and Romeo and Juliet, but sounding more cosmopolitan than Russian.
Beethoven Sonatas Beethoven Sonatas III Telarc
John O'Conor's technique is flawless and his expression warm in this release of three of Beethoven's 'middle period' works.
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Telarc
Paavo Järvi conducts Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet and the Pathétique symphony, and very well.
Frontiers and Bridges Frontiers and Bridges Circular Records
Julian Wagstaff's new Piano Quintet proves a highlight of a disc that suffers from lack of explanation.
Noel Nouvelet Noël Nouvelet Guild
Christmas comes early for the Vasari Singers in this intelligent programme of christmas carols, old and modern.
Haydn Quartets London Haydn Quartet Hyperion
The London Haydn Quartet perform Haydn's Op.9 set with grit, determination and commendable technical proficiency.
Polyphony Bruckner's Mass in E Minor Hyperion
Polyphony sing a selection of Bruckner choral works, including his wind band-accompanied Mass in E minor.
Mahler 4 Mahler Symphony no.4 RCO Live
Bernard Haitink performs Mahler's Fourth Symphony with the Royal Concertgebouw and soprano Christine Schäfer.
Mackerras Beethoven Symphonies Beethoven Symphonies 1-9 Hyperion
The latest set of complete symphonies is by Charles Mackerras and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
Bruckner: Symphony no.4 Bruckner Symphony no.4 EMI Classics
Sir Simon Rattle returns to Bruckner with his Berlin charges, taking on the popular 'Romantic' symphony.
Nettle & Markham Piano Duo Brahms Complete Music for Piano Duo Netmark Records
Nettle & Markham celebrate their thirtieth anniversary by recording Brahms's complete music for piano duo.
French Clarinet Works French Clarinet Works EMI Classics
Sabine Meyer and Oleg Maisenberg explore the uncanny French aptitude for clarinet writing on this superb new CD.
Nash Ensemble Mozart Piano Quartets ASV Gold
The Nash Ensemble lend their considerable chamber music making experience to Mozart's quartets for piano and strings.
Elgar Experience The Elgar Experience Warner Classics
A compilation of the best bits of Elgar's output in this centenary year, conducted by Andrew Davis et al, will please some.
Nine German Arias Nine German Arias Hyperion
Soprano Carolyn Sampson sparkles in a programme with The King's Consort of little-known arias in Handel's native tongue.
Janowski Franck and Chausson Pentatone Classics
Marek Janowski revisits Suisse Romande territory in the form of symphonies from Chausson and Franck.
Pletnev Mikhail Pletnev DG
The Russian pianist releases Beethoven's First and Third Piano Concerti, the first disc in a complete cycle.
Viaggio a Reims Il Viaggio a Reims Opus Arte
Valery Gergiev conducts young artists of the Mariinsky Theatre in Rossini's fluffy piece of nationalistic nonsense.
Chailly Chailly/Schumann Decca
Riccardo Chailly conducts The Leipzig Gewandhaus in Mahler's revisions of Schumann's Second and Fourth Symphonies.
Cherubini Cherubini Requiem Telarc
Boston Baroque perform this little-known work, much admired by Beethoven and his contemporaries.
Tallis Tallis Scholars Gimell
Peter Phillips conducts two versions of Allegri's Miserere and Palestrina's Missa Papae Marcelli.
Moscow Soloists Moscow Soloists Onyx
Yuri Bashmet leads the Moscow Soloists in miniature works by Prokofiev and Stravinsky.
Hoffman Tales of Hoffman Opus Arte
Aquile Machado impresses as the drunken poet in a Spanish production of Jacques Offenbach's masterpiece.
Lady Macbeth Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk Opus Arte
Mariss Jansons conducts Shostakovich's opera with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
Fidelio Fidelio LSO Live
The LSO's highly acclaimed performances of the final version of Beethoven's only opera finally comes to CD.
Lieberson Lorraine Hunt Lieberson Nonesuch
The late American mezzo's final recording is a poignant cycle of songs by her husband based on love poems by Pablo Neruda.
Adelaide Adelaide di Borgogna Opera Rara
Rossini's underrated serious opera comes to us in a new recording from Opera Rara.
Diluvio Il diluvio universale Opera Rara
Donizetti's individual retelling of the story of Noah's Ark is performed with enthusiasm by Opera Rara.
Bach Cantatas Brahms: German Requiem Guild
The enterprising Vasari Singers present the composer's two-piano reduction of this evergreen choral masterwork.
Figlia La figlia del reggimento Naxos
On the eve of the Royal Opera's new production of the French version of Donizetti's opera, Naxos releases a recording of the Italian version.
Elektra Elektra Deutsche Grammophon
The late Birgit Nilsson returned to the Met in her 60s to take on the title role in Strauss' masterpiece.
Rigoletto Rigoletto TDK
Carlos Alvarez and Marcelo Alvarez play the jester and the duke in this new DVD from Spain.
Bach Cantatas Gardiner: Bach Christmas Cantatas SDG
A timely release of beautiful cantatas for the Christmas period, the latest in the John Eliot Gardiner series.
Ora Divina Ora Divina Opera Rara
The ninth volume of Il Salotto - 19th Century salon songs, including rarities by Offenbach, Donizetti and many others.
Pascal Roge Pascal Roge: Mozart Onyx
Pianist Pascal Roge collaborates with Raymond Leppard on two Mozart piano concerti and the Rondo K386.
John Eliot Gardiner Bach Cantatas: Vol. 7 Soli Deo Gloria
John Eliot Gardiner's Bach Cantata cycle with the Monteverdi Choir continues with three works including the popular Jesu, der du meine Seele.
Gluzman Ballet for a Lonely Violinist BIS
Violinist Vadim Gluzman records a diverse range of twentieth-century works with his wife, pianist Angela Yoffe.
James Ehnes James Ehnes Onyx
The acclaimed violinist plays concerti by Walton, Barber and Korngold in this new recording.
Juan Diego Florez La fille du regiment Decca
Juan Diego Florez and Patrizia Ciofi dazzle in this sizzling new DVD release from Genoa.
Don Carlo Don Carlo ROH Heritage
Giulini's classic account stars Boris Christoff, Tito Gobbi and Jon Vickers.
Tosca Tosca Deutsche Grammophon
Placido Domingo, Hildegard Behrens and Cornell MacNeil star in this tremendous performance, conducted by Giuseppe Sinopoli.
Messiah Handel's Messiah Naxos
Edward Higginbottom conducts an all-male choir in a new edition of the popular oratorio.
Mullova Recital: Viktoria Mulllova and Katia Labeque Onyx
Viktoria Mullova presents a selection of violin works by Schubert, Ravel and more, in anticipation of her QEH recital.
Lohengrin Lohengrin Opus Arte
Waltraud Meier plays Ortrud in this winning new DVD from Baden-Baden, conducted by Kent Nagano and directed by Nikolaus Lehnhoff.
Prokofiev Prokofiev: The Symphonies Decca/Philips
Valery Gergiev conducts the London Symphony Orchestra in a revelatory new Prokofiev cycle.
Haitink's Beethoven Haitink's Beethoven 4 and 8 LSO Live
Bernard Haitink's Beethoven cycle with the London Symphony Orchestra comes to a triumphant end.
Santiago Pilgrimage to Santiago SDG
John Eliot Gardiner and The Monteverdi Choir perform works by Morales, Palestrina, Victoria and others.
boheme Puccini's La Boheme Opus Arte
Opus Arte's new DVD is a spectacular production of Puccini's opera from Madrid.
Tosca Puccini's Tosca ROH Heritage
Zinka Milanov and Franco Corelli star in a 1957 live performance from Covent Garden.
sofonisba Paer: Sofonisba Opera Rara
Jennifer Larmore and Rebecca Evans shine in highlights from Ferdinando Paer's little-known opera of 1805.
Haitink Haitink's Beethoven 5 LSO Live
The penultimate release in the LSO's popular Beethoven cycle juxtaposes the Fifth and First Symphonies.
Nash Ensemble Mendelssohn Piano Trios Onyx
The Nash Ensemble presents outstanding recordings of these two warhorses, plus an exciting filler in the Variations Concertantes.
Magdalena Kozena Vivaldi's Griselda Naďve
Jean-Christophe Spinosi's latest contribution to the complete edition of Vivaldi's operas on CD is a winner.
Faust Gounod's Faust Philips
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's classic recording of Gounod's Faust continues to please, thanks not least to Colin Davis' conducting.
Magdalena Kozena Magdalena Kozenŕ: Mozart Arias DG
The fabulous mezzo soprano is joined by her husband, Sir Simon Rattle, in a selection of Mozart arias for the female voice.
Collins Mozart Serenades: Michael Collins/London Winds Onyx Classics
Clarinettist Michael Collins leads the London Winds in two of Mozart's most sublime Serenades. Not to be missed.
Anna Netrebko The Mozart Album DG
Anna Netrebko sings arias and duets by Mozart, whilst Bryn Terfel and Thomas Quasthoff contribute bass-baritone arias.
Pacini Pacini Opera Rara
Bruce Ford and Jennifer Larmore are two of the stars of this new compilation of the underrated Italian opera composer, Pacini.
Don Giovanni Mozart: Don Giovanni Opus Arte
Carlos Alvarez is thrilling in the title role of Mozart's opera, which comes from the Teatro Real, Madrid.
Bryn Terfel Bryn Terfel: Tutto Mozart DG
Bryn Terfel sings arias, duets and a trio with Miah Persson and Christine Rice. Charles Mackerras conducts.
Oranges Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro Opus Arte
A controversial new production of Mozart's greatest opera from Paris.
Matilde Schlime: Ravel & Prokofiev Pentatone
Francesco Tristano Schlime plays piano concerti by Ravel and Prokofiev plus some improvisations of his own.
Mass in Blue Will Todd: Mass in Blue Signum
Will Todd's jazz-influence Mass receives an engaging recording from the Vasari Singers and Bethany Halliday.
Matilde Beethoven: Symphony No 9 Decca
Bernard Haitink's Beethoven cycle with the LSO reaches the Choral Symphony, with soloists including Gerald Finley.
Tannhauser Wagner: Tannhäuser Deutsche Grammophon
Tatiana Troyanos and Eva Marton star as Venus and Elisabeth in Wagner's opera, from the New York Met.
Matilde Rossini: Matilde di Shabran Decca
The renowned tenor Juan Diego Flórez sings the evil character of Corradino in Rossini's little-known masterpiece
Oranges Prokofiev: The Love for Three Oranges Opus Arte
Sir Willard White stars in this DVD of Prokofiev's fairy tale opera from Amsterdam.
Ben Heppner Ben Heppner: Wagner Arias Deutsche Grammophon
The great Heldentenor of our times finally takes on Siegmund and Siegfried's music from Wagner's Ring Cycle.
Boris Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov TDK DVD
Sebastien Weigle conducts this DVD of the original version of the popular Russian opera from Barcelona.
Gloriana Britten: Gloriana Opus Arte
Paul Daniel conducts Opera North in Benjamin Britten's Elizabethan opera.
Elgar Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius LSO Live
Sir Colin Davis conducts the LSO and soloists in Elgar's choral masterpiece. Is another Grammy in store for them?
Fatichenti Brahms Piano Works Jacques Samuel Records
The young pianist Marco Fatichenti presents a wide-ranging survey of early, middle and late Brahms.
Walkure Die Walküre Melba Recordings
Lisa Gasteen puts her towering Brünnhilde onto record in this first Ring Cycle to be recorded on SACD.
Rameau Rameau: Il Convertendo Opus Arte
William Christie conducts Les Arts Florissants in Rameau's motet, and contrubutes to a revealing documentary on the composer.
Jose Cura Andrea Chenier TDK
José Cura stars in the title role of Giordano's French revolution opera. Maria Guleghina is Maddalena.
LSO Live Beethoven Eroica Symphony LSO Live
Bernard Haitink's Beethoven cycle reaches a peak with this recording of the third symphony, with the London Symphony Orchestra
Clemenza di Tito La clemenza di Tito TDK
Dorothea Röschmann and Vesselina Kasarova head the cast in this DVD from the Salzburg Festival.
ROH Heritage Otello/Lucia di Lammermoor ROH Heritage
The Royal Opera's new record label launches with recordings from the 1950s starring Joan Sutherland and Ramon Vinay.
Boheme La bohčme Deutsche Grammophon
Mirella Freni is in scintillating form in Franco Zeffirelli's production of Puccini's opera from La Scala.
Traviata La traviata Deutsche Grammophon
Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazon star in the DVD from Salzburg. Carlo Rizzi conducts Willy Decker's new production.
Ballo in maschera Un ballo in maschera EuroArts
Riccardo Chailly conducts Verdi's political opera from Leipzig, with an international cast.
Linda Linda di Chamounix TDK
Edita Gruberova takes the title role in Donizetti's opera from 1841. Adam Fischer condcuts the Zurich Opera.
Oberon Oberon Deutsche Grammophon
Plácido Domingo in his prime and the sublime Birgit Nilsson in a classic recording of Weber's rarely performed romantic opera.
Jewels Jewels Opus Arte
The Paris Opera Ballet performs George Balanchine's classic triptych of one-acters.
Roberto Alagna Edgar Deutsche Grammophon
Plácido Domingo's last Puccini role is the title character in this underrated opera, which is an all-too-rare studio recording.
Roberto Alagna Roberto Alagna: Verdi Arias Deutsche Grammophon
The popular tenor sings a selection of tenor arias from Verdi's operas between 1843 and 1887.
Die Meistersinger Die Meistersinger Deutsche Grammophon
Wolfgang Wagner directs his grandfather's comedy at the Bayreuth Festival. Hermann Prey is a special Beckmesser.
Twlight of the Gods Götterdämmerung Opus Arte
The final installment of Wagner's Ring Cycle from the Netherlands Opera features Kurt Rydl as a strong Hagen.
The Magic Flute Die Zauberflöte Deutsche Grammophon
Believe all the hype: Claudio Abbado's new recording of The Magic Flute is a knock-out. Dorothea Röschmann heads a young cast.
La gazzetta La gazzetta Opus Arte
This 1920s production of Rossini's laugh-out-loud comedy is directed by the Nobel Prize-winning Dario Fo.
Aida Aida Opus Arte
Robert Wilson's controversial production comes to DVD with an exceptional cast, including Norma Fantini and Marco Berti.
Un ballo in maschera Un ballo in maschera Deutsche Grammophon
This was Herbert von Karajan's final opera recording, and finds Plácido Domingo at the height of his powers.
Aida Haitink's Beethoven: Symphonies 6 and 2 LSO Live
Robert Wilson's controversial production comes to DVD with an exceptional cast, including Norma Fantini and Marco Berti.
Adriana Lecouvreur Adriana Lecouvreur Opus Arte
Dame Joan Sutherland stars in Cilea's opera about a famous French actress, conducted by her husband, Richard Bonynge.
Giulio Cesare Giulio Cesare Opus Arte
The opera event of 2005 finally comes to DVD. David McVicar gives a Bollywood twist to Handel's greatest opera seria.
La traviata La traviata Opus Arte
Norah Amsellem makes the role of Violetta her own in this fantastic new DVD from Madrid. Renato Bruson co-stars.
Siegfried Die Walküre Opus Arte
Deborah Polaski and Falk Struckmann star in Harry Kupfer's production from Barcelona.
Siegfried Siegfried Opus Arte
The third installment of the Nederlands Opera's dramatic new production of Wagner's Ring Cycle.
LSO - Walton Walton: First Symphony LSO Live
Sir Colin Davis leads the LSO in Walton's first symphonic masterpiece, in a live recording from the Barbican.
Don Carlos Don Carlos Opera Rara
John Matheson conducts a complete version of Verdi's grandest opera in a classic recording from the BBC archives.
Clive Barda Betrothal in a Monastery Decca
As Glyndebourne prepares to mount a new production, Valery Gergiev leads his Kirov forces in this classic recording of Prokofiev's opera.
Mazeppa Mazeppa Deutsche Grammophon
As Welsh National Opera prepares a new production, this classic recording returns at a bargain price, starring Sergei Leiferkus.
Fedora Fedora/Francesca di Rimini Decca
On the eve of Opera Holland Park's new production, a classic recording of Giordano's opera is reissued.
Il trittico Il trittico Decca
Puccini's triptych of one-act operas stars Renata Tebaldi and Mario del Monaco. A classic from the golden age of recording.
Don Pasquale Don Pasquale/Il campanello Deutsche Grammophon
Two Donizetti comedies, one familar, the other less so, make up this bargain priced recording.
La Juive La Juive Philips
June Anderson and Julia Varady are the soprano leads in this unusual French opera from the 1830s.
Cosi fan tutte Cosě fan tutte Deutsche Grammophon
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's final opera film unearths the humanity in Mozart's comedy. Edita Gruberova and Teresa Stratas star.
Brahms Piano Concerto Brahms: Piano Concerto No 1 Deutsche Grammophon
Simon Rattle and Krystian Zimerman shine in this new studio recording. Could this be the classical release of the year?
Barber of Seville Il barbiere di Siviglia Deutsche Grammophon
This classic recording from the archive features an outstanding Italian cast under Bruno Bartoletti.
Manon Lescaut Manon Lescaut Deutsche Grammophon
Renata Scotto and Placido Domingo were in their prime for this broadcast of Puccini's first masterpiece from the Met.
The Sixteen The Sixteen: Ikon Deutsche Grammophon
A mixture of Eastern and Western choral works make up this top-rated new release from The Sixteen.
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