The Royal Opera House give a live performance of Hector Berlioz's opera based on the poem, 'Aeneid', by Virgil. The story chronicles the collapse of Troy and the love affair between Enée (Bryan Hymel), a Trojan who eventually becomes a Roman ancestor, and Didon, Queen of Carthage (Eva-Maria Westbroek). The prophetess, Casssandre, is portrayed by Anna Caterina Antonacci and her betrothed prince, Chorèbe, by Fabio Maria Capitanucci. Antonio Pappano conducts the Royal Opera House Orchestra and Chorus.

The Royal Ballet perform Marius Petipa's version of the ballet by Adolphe Adam, inspired by a poem by Heinrich Heine. Conducted by Boris Gruzin, Natalia Osipova plays the title role with Carlos Acosta as Count Albrecht. When young peasant girl Giselle discovers that her lover, Albrecht, is actually a nobleman in disguise who is due to be married, she dies from despair. But when Albrecht's life is threatened by the evil Wilis clan, Giselle's spirit returns to save him.

Martin Yates conducts the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House in this live performance by the Royal Ballet. Principal Guest Artist Carlos Acosta provides an updated version of Marius Petipa's original choreography.

Francesca Zambello's vibrant production of Bizet's opera recorded live at London's Royal Opera House in June 2011. Christine Rice leads an all-star cast including Bryan Hymel, Dawid Kimberg, Maija Kovalevska and Nicolas Courjal, with conductor Constantinos Carydis making his Covent Garden debut.

Edward Watson takes the lead role in Kenneth MacMillan's production of Mayerling, filmed at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in 2009. The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House is conducted by Barry Wordsworth.

The internationally renowned Mozart interpreter Sir Colin Davis conducts the chorus and orchestra of the Royal Opera House and a glittering cast in David McVicar's 2003 production of Mozart's last opera recorded, in sumptuous surround sound, live at Covent Garden.