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Another entry in the immortal catalogue of conductor Carlos Kleiber (1930 2004), a colossus among 20th-century musicians. Although Kleiber had one of the most limited repertoires of any conductor, within his sphere he was often unapproachable....

When Leyla Gencer died at age 79 in 2008, the obituary in The Guardian (UK) called her the greatest Turkish opera singer of the 20th century and a singing actor of formidable power and individuality. Beloved of her fans, who called her the...

Few recordings exist of the sensational artistry of Spanish soprano Angeles Gulín (1939 2002), whose enormous, dark voice was said to have set the crystal chandeliers rattling at La Fenice in Venice. The only significant opera recordings are this...

Six complete operas from the basic repertoire great live opera recordings at budget price in one space-saving set! Exciting live recordings taped 1967 1974! The most representative operas from the standard roster! A perfect way to get the most...

A gripping performance, one of the best recordings ever of this modern masterpiece, and certainly the best in its price range. Karl Böhm was one of the classic conductors of this opera from the...

Live performance from La Scala in 1969 of this Rossini rarity, with much the same cast as the studio recording now out of print and very rare! Two of opera s authentic superstars, Beverly Sills and Marilyn Horne, head the cast in this...

The cast of this 1967 performance is excellent, led energetically by Franco Capuana But of course the center of the revival, and its raison d etre, is Leyla Gencer. And what a remarkable artist! On this disc of a lost opera from a golden age of...

Seven complete operas starring the great Renata Tebaldi live opera recordings at budget price in one space-saving set! Exciting live recordings taped 1951 1966! Renata Tebaldi was one of the best-loved sopranos in the world. Famous both for the...

First mounted during Carnival season in Milan in 1841, Maria Padilla remained extremely popular for about 17 years, and then sank out of sight until this London revival in 1973. Every Donizetti fan will want this great mid-price recording,...

Seven complete operas starring the great Maria Callas! Seven great live opera recordings at budget price in one space-saving set, featuring a twenty-four-page booklet with biographies, detailed listings, and historic photos! Exciting live...

Perhaps the greatest May-December match-up in opera recording, this thrilling live performance of Manon Lescaut stars tenor Plácido Domingo near the beginning of his career, in the youthful prime of his voice, and legendary soprano Magda Olivero (...

Live performance, Milan, April 4, 1956. Puccini made a big hit with the American public when his new opera, The Girl of the Golden West, had its fi rst performance, not in Italy but at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, with Emmy Destinn and...

La Juive is a spectacular five-act grand opera with high drama, gigantic set pieces, and thrilling music the Romantic era s version of Cinemascope. Seldom mounted today due to cost, it can still be greatly enjoyed in the theater of the imagination....

The Lady of the Lake, based on the narrative poem by Sir Walter Scott, has been one of the most successful of Rossini s serious operas to be revived in recent years. Overflowing with thrilling melodies and exciting ensembles, it gets a...

Among Rossini s numerous comic operas, La Cenerentola (1817) has long held a place second only to The Barber of Seville. In fact, for many years it was often more popular than The Barber, until its extreme vocal difficulties became too much for...

Seven complete operas starring the great José Carreras live opera recordings at budget price in one space-saving set! Exciting live recordings taped 1972 1976! Spanish tenor José Carreras (b. 1946) was, by the end of the 20th century, one of the...

Unfinished at the composers death, and long one of Puccinis more neglected works, Turandot is today one of his most popular operas. The tenor ariaNessun dorma made the pop charts a few years ago! Soprano Birgit Nilsson and tenor Franco Corelli are...

Another first-class production of a major opera, with big-name cast & conductor and remastered sonics. Compare to the other (few) Tannhäuser recordings at twice the price and more. This Tannhäuser has been specially selected from the vast Opera...

Italian soprano Renata Scotto is perhaps the most acclaimed of all singers in the role of Madame Butterfly which was one of her specialties. She brought to it a perfection of style and youthful voice which have never been surpassed. At the time of...

Mozarts greatest comic opera is seldom found at mid-price, at least not in a great performance! But here is one with one of the finest Mozart casts ever put together, with one of the greatest conductors at the peak of his powers. Live...