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Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman Without a Shadow) was first heard at the Vienna State Opera on October 10, 1919. Though admired by many, it had a mixed reception. The libretto by Strauss’s favorite collaborator Hugo von Hofmannsthal is de

Don Carlo has an unusual place in Verdi’s canon: it is one of his greatest operas, yet one of the least performed. Originally written in French as Don Carlos for the Paris Opéra in 1867, it is more often heard today translated back into Ita

Live performance, Rome, May 12, 1970. Features original artwork by Rafal Olbinski, re-mastered sound, and 76-page booklet with historic photos. Complete Italian-English libretto newly translated for this release, with an extensive essay on

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 pleasing, romantic music. Originally conceived a

Dvoˇrák’s most popular opera contains “The Song to the Moon,” one of the most gorgeous soprano arias ever written, but the rest of the music is just as enchanting and should be cherished by every opera fan. This is the only midprice recordi

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 m

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, with legendary mezzo Giulietta Simionato in the main su

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, and Madame Sans-Gene, all of which are still heard occ

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 ar