Ildar Abdrazakov tops every casting director’s list when it comes to Verdi productions at the world’s leading opera houses. The Russian bass now releases his first solo album for the Yellow Label, offering a compelling program of the composer’s dramatic … Continue reading Ildar Abdrazakov – Verdi: “Mentre gonfiarsi l’anima” / “Raccapriccio!” from “Attila”
NEW RELEASE Christian Gerhaher talks about his new recording of Pelléas et Mélisande with Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra. Out now on LSO Live. Continue reading Christian Gerhaher: Debussy – Pelléas et Mélisande
2017 is the tenth anniversary of the passing of the 20th Century’s most famous tenor – Decca marks this occasion to marvel once again at the sheer quality of the voice of ‘The People’s Tenor’ with a 101-disc collection presenting every role he ever recorded and performed. Every role since his debut recording of La Bohème in 1961 is included, allowing critics, collectors and opera lovers once more to appreciate his truly exceptional gifts. Every single opera is presented in the best possible audio quality, remastered at Abbey Road under the supervision of former Decca engineers. 95 CDs + 6 … Continue reading Luciano Pavarotti: The Complete Opera Recordings
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Tristan & Isolde this production was premiered on 25 July 2015 and marked the high-point of last year’s Bayreuth Festival. An important and highly-anticipated new production of Wagner’s take on this ultimate, immortal … Continue reading DVD of the day: Christian Thielemann conducts Richard Wagner’s ‘Tristan und Isolde’
Enjoy the expressively orchestrated sound of Wagner’s operas with Claudio Abbado. Continue reading Today’s CD tip!
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