A visually spectacular interpretation of Wagner's opera, staged by the Catalan theatre company La Fura dels Baus, in Valencia's Palau de les Arts. Zubin Mehta conducts the Orquesta de la Comunitat Valenciana, with performances by Juha Uusitalo, Anna Larsson, Franz-Josef Kapelmann, and John Daszak.

The Catalan theatre company La Fura dels Baus's visually captivating interpretation of Wagner's opera, performed at Valencia's Palau de les Arts in June 2009. Zubin Mehta conducts the Orquesta de la Comunitat Valenciana, with performances by Jennifer Wilson, Juha Uusitalo, Peter Seiffert and Matti Salminen.

Feelgood blockbuster adaptation of the smash-hit stage musical, with Meryl Streep finding love the second time around on the Greek isles. After reading her mother Donna (Streep)'s diary, soon-to-be-wed Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) invites three of her mother's old flames, Bill (Stellan Skarsgard), Sam (Pierce Brosnan), and Harry (Colin Firth) to the wedding, in the hope of finding out who her real father is. Arriving on the sun-drenched Mediterranean island for the first time in 20 years, the now middle-aged hunks soon rekindle long dormant emotions, causing Donna to revisit her past glories, and, with the help of her two oldest friends, Rosie (Julie Walters) and Tanya (Christine Baranski), belt out all those Abba hits with the exuberance of a spring chicken.

Performances from Eva Marton, Luciano Pavarotti, Dolora Zajick, Sherrill Milnes, and The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus. The Count Di Luna believes that his younger brother was murdered years before by a vengeful gypsy, but still hopes that he may be alive. When he attempts to court the beautiful Leonora, he is enraged to discover that she has a lover - the troubadour, Manrico. Manrico and the Count duel, and afterwards Manrico reveals to Azucena, the woman he believes to be his mother, that when he had the opportunity to kill the Count he felt something holding him back.

This centenary performance of Umberto Giordano's 1907 opera Marcella, performed at the Palazzo Ducale in Martina Franca, Italy in August 2007 as part of the 33rd Festival of the Valle D'Itria, was prepared from the composer's manuscript, the score and parts having been destroyed during World War II. The opera tells the story of a poor girl and a painter whose idyllic affair is shattered when it is revealed that her true love is actually a prince.

Live recording of Frederick Ashton's 'Tales of Beatrix Potter' performed by the Royal Ballet at the Covent Garden Opera House in December 2007. John Lanchbery's music is played by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia and conducted by Paul Murphy.

Michael Schmidtsdorff conducts the Paris Opera Ballet and the Orchestra of The Opera National de Paris in this performance of Chopin's classic opera recorded live at the Paris Garnier in 2008.

Darcey Bussell and Roberta Bolle star in Frederick Ashton's Sylvia, restored to the splendour of its elegant and opulent three-act form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The Royal Ballet.

Taken from Greek mythology, it tells the story of Sylvia, loved by Aminta, abducted by Orion and eventually rescued by Eros. Ashton was inspired by the music of Leo Delibes to create such great choreographic sequences as the famous Act 3 'pas de deux' and the mischievous role of Eros, one of the delightful, darkly comic characterisations for which Ashton became known and loved.

Sylvia is a wonderful showcase for virtuosity, invention and classical beauty, the epitome of Ashton style in stage settings of great detail and painterly perfection.

Kevin Tancharoen directs this updated version of Alan Parker's phenomenally successful 1980 musical. The story centres on a group of highly talented students at the New York Academy of Performing Arts as they prepare for professional careers in dance, music and drama, while also undergoing a full programme of academic learning and dealing with the ups and downs of life and love. As each student strives for his or her moment in the spotlight, they will discover who among them has what it takes to succeed and finally achieve the fame they crave.

Markus L. Frank leads the Dessau Anhalt Theater Children's Choir and Dessau Anhalt Philharmonic Orchestra in this 2007 performance of Engelbert Humperdinck's opera 'Hansel and Gretel' at the Anhaltisches Theatre, Dessau. Sabine Noack and Cornelia Marschall perform in the title roles.

Franco Zeffirelli's iconic production of Puccini's masterpiece is the most performed production in the MET's history. This 2008 performance is conducted by Nicola Luisotti and stars Angela Gheorghiu and Ramon Vargas in the roles of Mimi and Rodolfo.

Alfred Eschwé leads the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra in this production of Lehár's operetta, recorded live at the Theater an der Wien in 2005. The soloists include Bo Skovhus, Juliane Banse, Rainer Trost and Gabriela Bone.

One of the few productions of PORGY AND BESS to be released on video, this 1993 release is directed by the acclaimed stage director Trevor Nunn. With a stellar cast of performers including Willard White, Cynthia Haymon, and Gregg Baker, Nunn injects new life into the classic Gershwin opera. The London Philharmonic and The Glyndebourne Chorus add wonderful accompaniment to this historic black musical.

Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption--a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean is hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care of factory worker Fantine’s young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.

(2013 Academy Award winner for: Best Supporting Actress; Best Make-Up; Best Sound Mixing. Also nominated for Best Picture; Best Actor; Best Costume Design; Best Original Song; Best Production Design)

Visual tour of Italy and Switzerland, accompanied by the music of Beethoven.

A performance of Handel's three-act opera 'Tamerlano', staged by Graham Vick and recorded live at Madrid's Teatro Real in April 2008. The cast includes Placido Domingo, Monica Bacelli, Ingela Bohlin, Sara Mingardo and Jennifer Holloway, accompanied by the Chorus and Orchestra of Teatro Real conducted by Paul McCreesh.

Stage director Stephen Langridge brings Harrison Birtwhistle's Greek myth-based opera to Covent Garden's Royal Opera House. Recorded live in spring 2008, the production stars John Tomlinson in the title role. Antonio Pappano conducts the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and the Royal Opera Chorus.

POLISH SPIRIT features live footage of British classical musician Nigel Kennedy as he performs a selection of 19th-century romantic violin concertos. Kennedy is joined by the Polish Chamber Orchestra who help him flesh out pieces by composers such as Chopin, Emil Mlynarksi, and Mieczyslaw Karlowicz.

Together with her stage partner Rolando Villazon, Anna Netrebko captivated the world of opera with sensational performances in the Salzburg Festival's production of La Traviata. Over 1.5 million viewers in Austria and Germany watched the TV broadcast of La Traviata's premiere in August 2005.

Riccardo Muti conducts a cast led by Giorgio Zancanaro in Rossini's last opera.

Director Werner Herzog and conductor Riccardo Muti combine with the finest of casts in Rossini's rarely-performed masterpiece, set in feudal sixteenth century Scotland and based on Sir Walter Scott's poem.

Riccardo Frizza conducts this stellar 2007 performance of Donizetti's opera directed by Pier Luigi Pizzi.

The Haydn di Bolzano Orchestra and the Trento and Prague Chamber Chorus perform Rossini's comic opera 'Il Turco in Italia' at the Teatro Rossini in Pesaro, Italy in August 2007, with Marco Vinco and Alessandra Marianelli in the lead roles.

Experience a unique repertoire of progressive and classic styles from this comprehensive collection of contemporary guitarists including the sophistication of Paulo Bellinati, the creativity of Steve Baughman, the energy of Beppe Gambetta, the versatility of Steve Kaufman, and others.