The only recording ever made of this 20th-century masterpiece features the towering artistry of Fischer-Dieskau in the title role of a Renaissance goldsmith who murders his customers because he can...więcej »
Der Freischütz was the fi rst great German national opera, breaking the stranglehold of the Italians over the opera world. Its premiere in 1821 was a sensation, and Weber was proclaimed the fo...więcej »
Seven complete operas from the bel canto repertoire—great live opera recordings at budget price in one space-saving set! Exciting live recordings taped 1955–1971! Rossini is said to hav...więcej »
Umberto Giordano (1867-1948) is often described as a composer who had only one "hit," but this is not strictly true. In addition to Andrea Chenier, he had triumphs with Fedora, Siberia, a...więcej »
Arabella was first heard in 1933. A kind of sequel to Der Rosenkavalier of 1911, it was to take its place as one of Richard Strauss’s more popular operas, thanks to its good-natured story and...więcej »
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 Fe...więcej »
One of the greatest recordings showcasing the artistry of soprano Magda Olivero, “the Queen of Verismo.” Also stars one of the greatest tenors of the twentieth century, Franco Corelli, ...więcej »
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 oper...więcej »
The great Beverly Sills is heard in one of her most thrilling roles, the "Daughter of the Regiment" (one of Donizetti's finest comic operas), in this live performance of the original Fren...więcej »