Viennese pianist Friedrich Gulda plays Bach's English Suite in G minor BWV 808, and Beethoven's 'Eroica' variations and Piano Sonata No. 29 at the 1970 Beethovenfest in Bonn, Germany.

Live performance of the musical theatre production about the 17th century African warrior and ruler of Ndongo, composed by Pauline Oliveros. In addition to Oliveros' score, traditional Kongolese music arranged by Titos Sompas, and Brazilian music arranged by the Nego Gato also feature. This performance was recorded at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Next Wave Festival in 1993.

Christian (Ewan McGregor) is an aspiring bohemian writer, eking out a living in late 19th century Paris. An unlikely series of events result in him impersonating a Duke at the Moulin Rouge, Paris' most decadent club, and he falls tragically in love with its biggest star, Satine (Nicole Kidman). Events conspire against young love as the film speeds energetically towards its fateful conclusion.

Simon Rattle conducts the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra for this performance of Wagner's 'Prelude to Parsifal' and Brahms' 'Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor' and 'Symphony No. 4 in E Minor'. Recorded live at the Kabelwerk Oberspree in Berlin to celebrate the orchestra's 125th anniversary, the concert features solos by violinist Lisa Batiashvili and cellist Truls Mork.

Throughout his life, maestro Karl Böhm (1894-1981) commanded the respect of his colleagues as not merely a gifted musician, but an utterly uncompromising figure, with unparalleled expertise in the classical reservoir that lent him overwhelming authority. This unique biographical documentary provides a window into Böhm's genius by witnessing his rehearsals for Schubert's C Major Symphony, which he fine tunes and adjusts on camera with the aid of a remarkable ear. The film then interpolates the resulting performance.

This master class with Julia Varady offers an intimate look at the art of the famed German soprano.

Sir Simon Rattle conducts the Berlin Philharmonic for this New Year gala concert, recorded live in Berlin on 31 December 2007. The programme includes: Borodin's 'Symphony No. 2 in B minor' and 'Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances'; Mussorgsky's 'Pictures at an Exhibition' and 'Khovanshchina: Prelude'; and Shostakovich's 'Dance from the Golden Age - Suite, Op. 22'.

Mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig, along with pianist Charles Spencer, performs pieces by Schubert, Mahler, Strauss, Hugo Wolf, and Leonard Bernstein in this remarkable concert recital.

Lorin Maazel leads the Orchestra Symphonica Toscanini in this 2007 performance marking the 50th anniversary of Italian conductor Arturo Toscanini's death. Recorded live at the St Mark's Basilica in Venice, the performance features the Coro Del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, alongside soloists such as Norma Fantini, Anna Smirnova and Francesco Meli.

Russian pianist Evgeni Koroliov performed Bach's Goldberg Variations, one of the most challenging works in the musical canon.

Led by conductor Peter Altrichter, the Prague Symphony Orchestra and Chorus continues its exploration of the works of Antonin Dvorak. This volume includes the Cello Concerto, Symphony No.8 in G Major Op.88, and Piano Concerto in G Minor OP.33.

Alan Parker's musical spoof of gangster films features an all-child cast with guns that fire cream. When gang warfare erupts between Fat Sam and Dandy Dan, hustler Bugsy Malone (Scott Baio), singer Tallulah (Jodie Foster) and newly arrived showgirl Blousey Brown (Florrie Dugger) find themselves caught up in the middle of it.

Claudio Abbado leads the Berliner Philharmoniker in performances of Beethoven's Symphonies Nos. 2 and 5, recorded live at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, in February 2001.

Sir John Barbirolli, one of the most popular English conductors of the 20th century, leads the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in their rendition of the Oboe Concerto in C.

Billy Sheehan's bass playing technique is as inspirational as it is informative. Here he shares his tips on neck bends, tapping, and a variety of techniques sure to help students take their skills up a level.

This much-loved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical tells the story of carnival barker Billy Bigelow, who is killed committing an armed robbery in order to provide for his baby girl. Years later Billy is allowed to return to Earth for his daughter's graduation. Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones and Cameron Mitchell star. Songs included are 'If I Love You', 'Soliloquy', and 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.

Gypsy Carmen inflames Spanish officer Don Jose and the toreador Escamillo in this version of the opera.

A veritable Who's Who of European opera singers is assembled for this spectacular night of song, BERLIN OPERA NIGHT. The divergent yet always gorgeous vocal stylings of dramatic divas including Grace Bumbry, Vesselina Kasarova, Angelike Kirchschlager, and Adrianne Pieczonka are awe-inspiring. The male singers are no less impressive, and include Rene Pape, Charles Castronovo, and Salvatore Licitra. Award-winning conductor Kent Nagano waves the baton over the marvelous affair, leading the Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin in classic arias from TOSCA, TURANDOT, DON GIOVANNI, and many others.

Fred Astaire came out of retirement to star in this musical, playing one half of a dance team who is ditched by his partner. Deciding he can make a star out of anyone he wants, he chooses a lowly chorus girl (Judy Garland) as his new partner. Songs include `A Couple of Swells', `Stepping Out With My Baby' and `Shaking the Blues Away'. Also starring Ann Miller and Peter Lawford, with an appearance by a 2-year-old Liza Minelli.

A teenager with a criminal record becomes a pop singer in New Orleans but is pursued by the local crime boss.

Legendary conductor Hans Knapperstbusch was considered one of the prime musical artists, especially of the work of Wagner due to his early close association with the Bayreuth Festival which was directed by Siegfried Wagner. This program features Knapperstbusch conducting Act One of Die Walkure, featuring the Vienna Philharmonic along with vocal soloists Claire Watson, Fritz Uhl, Josef Greindl.

While not as well known as Haydn's masterpiece "The Creation," his work on "The Seasons" is considered one of the links from the classic era into the romantic era at the start of the 19th Century. Written near the end of his life, "The Seasons" took two years of disciplined work, and the freshness he imbued gives it a fresh quality that makes it one of the most popular oratorios even to this day. This DVD presents Helmuth Rilling conducting the Gachinger Kantorei and Bach Collegium Stuttgart. Beautiful shots of nature are intercut with the film and the director features exciting and fresh editing, lights and camera angles.

Handel's timeless opera TAMERLANO, whose model is NIcholas Pradon's Tamerlan ou La Mort de Bajazet, is brought to life in this live recording from the 50th Handel-Festipiele 2001 at the world famous Halle on the Saale. Conducted by Trevor Pinnock and with exquisite direction by Jonathan Miller, Tamerlano stands as one of Handel's masterworks.