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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shirley Maclaine stars as dance hall hostess Charity Hope Valentine, a woman whose faith in the virtues of old-fashioned romance is knocked by a string of disastrous romances. Robbed of her earnings by her absconding boyfriend, she suffers further heartbreaks at the hands of an Italian movie star and a nervy insurance clerk. Bob Fosse's musical comedy features songs like 'Big Spender', 'Rhythm of Life' and 'There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This'.

Innocent country girl Millie (Julie Andrews) arrives in Twenties New York determined to vamp it up and become 'thoroughly modern'.

She instantly marks out her new boss, Trevor Graydon (John Gavin), as a future husband, makes a new friend in the innocent Miss Dorothy (Mary Tyler Moore) and takes rooms in an establishment run by Mrs Meers (Beatrice Lillie) - unaware that the latter is in fact a white slave trader! When Mrs Meers attempts to abduct Miss Dorothy, Millie calls upon paper clip salesman Jimmy (James Fox) and high society jazz babe Muzzy (Carol Channing) for help.

Elmer Bernstein won an Oscar for his score, while Carol Channing was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

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.

Animated comedy featuring the voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams and Brittany Murphy. Emperor penguins have lived for centuries with one simple goal in life: to find their soulmates through their own unique heart song. Mumble (Elijah Wood), son of Memphis (Hugh Jackman) and Norma Jean (Nicole Kidman), is the worst singer in the world but he is a brilliant tap dancer. Unfortunately in Antarctica his toe-tapping talent is deemed peculiar and poor Mumble is branded an outcast by the Emperor Elders and is even accused of causing the mysterious fish famine which is gripping the penguin community and threatening their way of life. Mumble decides to leave his family and goes on a journey to determine the real cause of the fish famine so he can prove his innocence. All adrift in a lonely hostile world, he meets The Amigos, a wise-cracking comedy crew of Latino Adelie penguins led by Ramon (Williams), who think Mumble's smooth dance moves are 'accidentally cool' and a great way to impress the chicas. The Amigos help him realise the importance of being true to oneself and that being unique is a good thing. Mumble uses courage, determination and, of course, his 'happy feet' to discover the truth, save Emperor Land and win the heart of his soulmate, Gloria (Murphy).

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.

AMG, Explore the origins of composer Igor Stravinsky's most audacious work as Michael Tilson Thomas and the musicians of the San Francisco Symphony travel throughout the Russia to seek out the true story of Stravinsky's landmark collaboration with Diaghilev and Nijinsky. As war loomed on the horizon and Stravinsky made his way through the streets of Paris, the seeds were planted for a revolutionary piece of work that would, upon its premiere in 1913, send even the most fashionable of Parisians into a riotous rage. Of course the reputation of "The Rites of Spring" continues to endure, and in addition to offering a revealing look at the story of this masterful work, this release also offers a special performance of "The Rites of Spring" by the San Francisco Symphony.

The creator of “Hamilton” and the director of “Crazy Rich Asians” invite you to a cinematic event, where the streets are made of music and little dreams become big.

Lights up on Washington Heights. The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the 181st Street subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies this vibrant and tightknit community. At the intersection of it all is the likeable, magnetic bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who saves every penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.

“In the Heights” fuses Lin‐Manuel Miranda’s kinetic music and lyrics with director Jon M. Chu’s lively and authentic eye for storytelling to capture a world very much of its place, but universal in its experience.

Modern update of 'The Wizard of Oz' with Diana Ross as Dorothy leading her gang of no-gooders to the disco chic city of New York. Plenty of Motown music and dance routines are provided by an all black cast.

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.

From the smash hit stage show comes this larger than life musical epic. Bringing you an all star cast, the songs of ABBA and an extravaganza of dancing and laughter, Mamma Mia! The Movie is the feel good film of the year.

Bride to be Sophie is on a quest to find her father before her big day. There is just one problem... she's just not sure who it is. After secretly reading her mother Donna's (Meryl Streep) old diaries, she discovers he is one of three past loves. Knowing her mother would not approve, she invites them all.

Sophie desperately tries to keep their presence hidden but it's not long before the secret is out and the fun begins.

Stephan Mai and the Berlin Akademie fur Alte Musik perform Johann Sebastian Bach's 'The Art of Fugue' at The Radialsystem, Berlin in November 2007.