Since you are interested in MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Strauss, (R.): Der Rosenkavalier (complete opera recorded in 1985), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
JOHANN STRAUSS II
Strauss, (J.): Die Fledermaus (compete opera recorded in 1984) The Royal Opera at Covent Garden / Dame Kiri Te Kanawa / Hermann Prey / Hildegard Heichele / Benjamin Luxon / Placido Domingo [ Warner Music Vision / NVC Arts DVD / DVD - released 13/Oct/2003 ] "An Austrian composer of Viennese waltzes; Johann Strauss is known as "the Waltz King." His almost 500 dance pieces are his crowning achievement, while his "Die Fledermaus" is the epitome of operetta." -ALLMUSIC |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Orchestra! - Introducing the Modern Symphony Orchestra Dudley Moore (presenter) / Schleswig-Holstein Festival Orchestra / Sir Georg Solti [ DECCA / 2 DVD/CD - released 8/Oct/2007 ] G - Hosted by Sir Georg Solti and Hollywood star Dudley Moore, Orchestra! is the landmark UK Channel 4 TV series from 1991, introducing the modern symphony orchestra. |
BARTOK
Bluebeard's Castle (a filmed version of the complete opera) Sylvia Sass / Kolos KovAts / London Philharmonic Orchestra / Sir Georg Solti [ Decca DVD / DVD - released 1/May/2008 ] G : - "If not anything, this is a fine opportunity to re-assess Bartók's dramatic acumen in an intimate environment. Sound and visuals are of the highest Decca standards. Highly recommended." (ClassicalNet April 2008) |