Handel's classic opera in three acts, performed at Glyndebourne in June 1998. William Christie conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and the performers include Anna Caterina Antonacci and Kurt Streit.

The Great Classics series from Naxos is the perfect introduction to myriad genres of classical music. Comprising both complete and compiled selections from the greatest works in the repertoire, the boxes are bursting with wonderful pieces of music, both recognizable and unfamiliar. The boxes take the listener on a thrilling tour of some of the worlds most dramatic musical media, encompassing music from six centuries and featuring sensational performers. All boxes come with a fascinating booklet with detailed information on the genre itself, chronological placement of each work, and a comprehensive study of the music. A fitting celebration of 25 years of superb music from Naxos, the worlds favourite classical label.GREAT OPERA includes Highlights CDs from the following operas:

CD 1 Mozart Don Giovanni

CD 2 Mozart Die Zauberflte (The Magic Flute)

CD 3 Rossini Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville)

CD 4 Verdi La traviata

CD 5 Verdi Aida

CD 6 Bizet Carmen

CD 7 Mascagni Cavalleria Rusticana / Leoncavallo Pagliacci

CD 8 Puccini Tosca

CD 9 Puccini Madama Butterfly

CD 10 Puccini La Bohme

Lotha Zagrosek conducts Wagner's opera performed at the Staatsoper Stuttgart in 2002. Performers include Lani Poulson and Albert Bonnema.

Import edition includes three bonus tracks over the US edition. The classical violinist and Europe's "King Of The Waltz" takes you on a listening journey to the four corners of the globe with beautiful classics like "Sakura", "In A Persian Market", "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and many more.