Blu-ray pressing. Over a century after Madama Butterfly's premiere in 1904, Riccardo Chailly restores Puccini's original two-act version of the beloved opera to the La Scala stage. This is the first ever video release of the 1904 two-act version of Madama Butterfly, featuring a new production inspired by Japanese Kabuki theatre by Alvis Hermanis and an allstart cast, including Bryan Hymel (Pinkerton) and Maria Jos� Siri (Cio-Cio San).

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For years the undisputed Rossini tenor par excellence, Juan Diego Fl�rez at last makes his debut in the hugely demanding role of Arnold and 'masters his part with seemingly effortless perfection' (Die Presse). Graham's Vick 2013 production gives the opera uncut in it's original French version, complete with the often omitted ballet music. The William Tell legend of patriotic and political intrigue in 14th-century Switzerland is interpreted by Vick as a timeless class conflict with dramatic and unforgettable images. A 'perfect cast' is conducted with 'verve and intensity' (Opera Today) Composer: Gioachino Rossini Orchestra e Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna Conductor: Michele Mariotti Director: Graham Vick Bonus: William Tell - Behind the Scenes. Sound: PCM 16-bit Stereo / DTS-HD MA 24-bit Surround Recorded: 2014 Region code: 0 (Worldwide) Nicola Alaima (Tell), Marina Rebeka (Mathilde), Juan Diego Fl�rez (Arnaud), Amanda Forsythe (Jemmy), Veronia Sieoni (Hedwige), Simon Orfila (Walter Furst), Luca Tittoto (Gesler), Alessandro Luciano (Rodolphe), Wojtek Gierlach (Leuthold/Un chasseur), Celso Albelo (Ruodi) Orchestra e Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Michele Mariotti.

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CD + Blu-ray edition. Recorded in the heart of the breathtaking Bavarian Alps at the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle. Conceived and created by Sarah along with Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia, Beauty and the Beast), and Frank Peterson, this cinematic performance is a unique hybrid of a musical film and a large-scale concert production. Staged in Ludwig II's Festspielhaus, Sarah is accompanied by her band, the Bavarian Philharmonic Orchestra, a 50-voice choir and the Ludwig Ensemble of dancers.

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Mozart's sublime masterpiece for violin and viola, the Sinfonia Concertante, was recorded on a few occasions by Marriner, but strangely enough, this version with two of the Academy's foremost musicians - Alan Loveday and Stephen Shingles.

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