The A Z of String Players surveys the lives, careers and recordings of over 300 string players from the past and present. Many great string players who have made recordings are included, from Accardo to Zukerman. The text covers artists from the earliest recording processes to contemporary, cutting-edge technology. In this clear and straight-forward publication, the artists are listed alphabetically, with a summary of their career, notable recordings, biography and critical appraisal of their recorded legacy. In addition, four compact discs present a selection of recordings from 69 artists. This package will appeal to enthusiast and scholar alike as a readable, informed and fascinating work of reference.

Martin Yates conducts the Paris Opera Orchestra in this performance of Jules Massenet's ballet, choreographed by Kenneth MacMillan. Aurélie Dupont stars in the title role with Roberto Bolle, Stephane Bullion and Alice Renavand completing the cast.

Mathias Reumert performs contemporary percussion works in this programme which combines live footage with visual aspects. Among the works are Iannis Xenakis's 'Psappha', Pierre Jodlowski's 'Time and Money' and Brian Ferneyhough's 'Bone Alphabet'.

Track list
Tynan, Ailish - Dona Nobis Pacem (Kantate)
Agnus Dei
Beat! Beat! Drums!
Reconciliation
Dirge for Two Veterans
The Angel of Death Has Been Abroad
O Man Greatly Beloved
Choir of King's College, Cambridge - Chichester Ps
Nr. 1 Psalm 108,2 - Psalm 100
Nr. 2 Psalm 23 - Psalm 2,1-4
Nr. 3 Psalm 131 - Psalm 133,1

The third volume of a three-part set featuring all of Giuseppe Verdi's operas in celebration of the composer's bicentenary in 2013. Each performance features its own ten minute introduction. The operas included are: 'I Vespri Siciliani', 'Simon Boccanegra', 'Un Ballo in Maschera', 'La Forza del Destino', 'Don Carlo', 'Aida', 'Otello' and 'Falstaff'.

Live performance of Charles Gounod's opera based on the classic play by William Shakespeare. Nino Machaidze portrays Juliette and Stefano Secco plays Roméo with Ketevan Kemoklidze, Jean-Francois Borras and Giorgio Giuseppini also among the cast. Fabio Mastrangelo conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of the Arena di Verona.

Ole Anders Tandberg's visually striking debut production for Norwegian National Opera. Recorded live in 2010, Birgitte Christensen, Jacek Laszczkowski and Tim Mead head an international cast, with Allesandro De Marchi conducting.

Giovanni Bottesini's opera recorded at the Teatro San Domenico in Crema, Italy in 2009. Véronique Mercier and Gian Luca Pasolini take the title roles, while Aldo Salvagno conducts the Orchestra Filarmonica del Piemonte.

A TV production of Mark Adams's opera recorded in Houston, Texas in 2000. Patrick Summers conducts the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra, with performances by Stephanie Novacek, Joyce Di Donato and Chad Shelton.

Aki Takahashi performs a number of Iannis Xenakis's piano works. 'Akea', 'Morisima/Amorsima' and 'Palle in the Wind' are some notable pieces included in the performance, many of which are difficult recordings to find.

The world premiere of Michael Daugherty's opera, inspired by episodes from the life of former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Features performances by Fiona McAndrew, Nora Sourouzian, Simone Alberghini and Paul Carey Jones. Christopher Franklin conducts.

Marco Guidarini conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro San Carlo di Napoli in Pier Luigi Pizzi's production of Mozart's opera from 2004. The performers include Kurt Streit, Angeles Blancas Gulin, Iano Tamar and Sonia Ganassi.

Documentary that follows conductor Christoph Von Dohnanyi as he works on Haydn's Symphony no. 88 in G major with the London Philharmonia Orchestra, at the Royal Festival Hall in 1998.

Alejo Pérez conducts the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir in this performance of Charles Gounod's opera at the 2016 Salzburg Festival. Piotr Beczala performs the title role with Ildar Abdrazakov starring as Méphistophélès and Maria Agresta as Marguerite.