More By Artist: Zurich Opera
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GAETANO DONIZETTI
Donizetti: Don Pasquale (complete opera recorded in 2006) BLU-RAY Zurich Opera / Juan Diego Florez, Isabel Rey, Ruggero Raimondi, Oliver Widmer / Nello Santi (cond) [ Decca Music Group Limited Blu-ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 12/Mar/2009 ] Decca presents Florez in one of his most famous stage roles with this performance of Donizetti's irresistible comedy from Zurich Opera House. This is the first recording, both audio and visual, of Flórez singing the role of Ernesto. |
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Fidelio (complete opera recorded in 2004) Jonas Kaufmann, Camilla Nylund, Chor and Orchestra of the Zurich Opera House, Nikolaus Harnoncourt [ Arthaus DVD / DVD - released 2/Aug/2019 ] Beethoven's only opera Fidelio never ceases to fascinate audiences with its spellbinding story of true love. Staged by renowned opera director Jürgen Flimm this production is the outstanding result of the teamwork of the Zurich Opera. |
GIUSEPPE VERDI
Verdi: Rigoletto (complete opera recorded in 2006) BLU-RAY Zurich Opera House / Leo Nucci / Elena Moscu / Piotr Beczala / Nello Santi (cond) [ Arthaus Blu-Ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 2/Feb/2009 ] Blu-Ray - "The emotional energy of the evening is concentrated in Santi's person; he stands for nothing less than incontestable aplomb, and for music-making that, thanks to his sense of timing and style, is above reproach." |
GIACOMO PUCCINI
Puccini: Tosca (complete opera recorded in 2009) Zurich Opera / Jonas Kaufmann, Thomas Hampson, Emily Magee / Paolo Carignani (cond) [ Decca DVD / DVD - released 10/Jun/2011 ] "Jonas Kaufmann is so eloquent that the deficiencies flying around him on stage vanish as soon as he opens his mouth...A modest word of praise, too, for Giuseppe Scorsin as the Sacristan" (Times) |
GIACOMO PUCCINI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Puccini: La Boheme (complete opera recorded in 2005) Zurich Opera / Cristina Gallardo-Domas, Elena Mosuc, Marcello Giordani, Cheyne Davidson / Franz Welser-Most (cond) [ EMI Classics / DVD - released 26/Mar/2007 ] The Belgian director of this production, Philippe Sireuil, was heavily inspired by Aki Kaurismäki's film version of Henri Murger's novel "Scènes de la vie de Bohème". |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Orlando (complete opera recorded in 2007) BLU-RAY Zurich Opera House / Marijana Mijanovic / Martina Jankova / Katharina Peetz / William Christie (cond) [ Arthaus Blu-Ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 2/May/2009 ] "Jens-Daniel Herzog has produced a sophisticated version of George Frideric Handel's Orlando. William Christie is a fascinating conductor who manages a superb ensemble. Opera that is both cool and cultivated - fantastic!" Aargauer Zeitung |
ENGLEBERT HUMPERDINCK
Humperdinck: Konigskinder (complete opera recorded in 2010) Zurich Opera / Jonas Kaufmann, Isabel Rey, Oliver Widmer / Jens-Daniel Herzog (cond) [ Decca DVD / DVD - released 20/Dec/2012 ] Tenor superstar Jonas Kaufmann leads the cast in the first-ever DVD release of the beautiful fairytale opera from the composer of Hänsel und Gretel. The German tenor is "the fairytale prince of most opera-goers' dreams - young, reckless,... |
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK
Humperdinck: Konigskinder (complete opera recorded in 2010) BLU-RAY Zurich Opera / Jonas Kaufmann, Isabel Rey, Oliver Widmer / Jens-Daniel Herzog (cond) [ Decca Blu-ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 20/Apr/2014 ] Tenor superstar Jonas Kaufmann leads the cast in the first-ever Blu-ray release of the beautiful fairytale opera from the composer of Hänsel und Gretel. |
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Schubert: Fierrabras (complete opera recorded in 2007) Zurich Opera / Jonas Kaufmann, Juliane Banse, Twyla Robinson / Franz Welser-Most (cond) [ EMI Classics DVD / DVD - released 26/Mar/2007 ] "it is well cast, everyone seguing from dialogue through song splendidly, notably soprano Twyla Robinson's in the most exciting performance of the evening. Kaufmann is predictably excellent (though it is a rather short role) Juliane Banse sounds dark... |
GEORGES BIZET
Bizet: Carmen (complete opera recorded in 2008) BLU-RAY Zurich Opera / Jonas Kaufmann, Vesselina Kasarova, Isabel Rey, Michele Pertusi / Franz Welser-Möst (cond) [ Decca Blu-ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 16/Oct/2016 ] " it's [Kasarova's] Carmen who makes this production unforgettable. Not just her smoky mezzo dipping down into the chest register in the Habanera, but her gifts are an actress" BBC Music |
