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Le Chevalier de Saint-George – The Enlightened Violinist [DVD]

An emancipated slave, the Chevalier de Saint-George managed to elevate himself to the highest spheres of the Enlightened 18th-century French society, thanks to his incredible accomplishments as a fencer, horseman, and musician. This film narrates his extraordinary adventures. (Belair)

1DVD# BAC190 $19.99

Home Music Berlin - Documentary & Concerts [DVD or Blu-ray Video]

When lockdown was imposed in 2020 many artists began streaming performances from their own homes. In response, pianist Francesco Piemontesi and director Jan Schmidt-Garre launched a concert series to showcase artists living in Berlin, given in the renowned Schinkel Pavillon with an expert technical team assembled at short notice. (Naxos)

2Blu-ray# NBD0124-25V $24.99

2DVD# 2110681-82 $24.99

Pavarotti in Central Park [Blu-ray]

When more than 500,000 people gathered in New York’s Central Park on 26 June 1993, they wanted to hear only one thing: The voice of the greatest tenor of the twentieth century: the voice of Luciano Pavarotti. He is accompanied here by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra under Leone Magiera, featuring the flutist Andrea Griminelli and The Boys Choir of Harlem. (C Major)

1Blu-ray# 762704 $32.99

John Cranko’s The Taming of the Shrew [DVD or Blu-ray Video]

John Cranko’s The Taming of the Shrew is one of the greatest ballet comedies of the 20th century. Inspired by William Shakespeare’s world-famous play, Cranko brings to vivid life the story of the shrewish Katherina whom no one wants to marry and the dashing and clever Petruchio who makes her his wife and “tames” her. “World class” – Tanznetz. (Unitel)

1Blu-ray# 808204 $42.99

2DVD# 808108 $32.99

Herbert Blomstedt – A Portrait [DVD]

Herbert Blomstedt is omnipresent on the concert stages of this world. As an exciting discourse on life philosophies, musical life and experiences as a musician, this film is a portrait of an unpretentious artist who has decisively shaped the classical music world for decades and continues to do so to this day. (Accentus)

1DVD# ACC20417 $24.99

Bruckner 11, Vol. 4 / Christian Thielemann; Vienna PO [DVD or Blu-ray Video]

On the occasion of the Bruckner bicentenary, the Wiener Philharmoniker recorded its first ever complete Bruckner cycle under the baton of Christian Thielemann. In addition to the well-known canon of nine symphonies, the two earliest Bruckner symphonies in F minor and D minor were also recorded for the first time in the orchestra’s history.

(Unitel)

1Blu-ray# 807404 $42.99

1DVD# 807308 $37.99

Adès: The Dante Project / The Royal Ballet [Blu-ray or DVD Video]

Originally presented as part of the 700th anniversary celebrations of the poet’s death, Dante’s epic journey through the afterlife in The Divine Comedy, is realized in a major artistic collaboration between trailblazing forces of the contemporary arts scene. Wayne McGregor’s ground breaking choreography comes together with a virtuosic new score by composer conductor Thomas Adès. (Opus Arte)

1Blu-ray# OA BD7278D $39.99

1DVD# OA 1319D $29.99

Feeney: The Cellist – Ashton: The Two Pigeons [DVD or Blu-ray Video]

This special release brings together two compelling works showing the dramatic range of Lauren Cuthbertson, and The Royal Ballet. Created by the Company’s Founder Choreographer, this recording captures The Royal Ballet’s famous skill and distinctive style. (Opus Arte)

1Blu-ray# OA BD7310D $39.99

1DVD# OA 1363D $29.99

Camilla Nylund Sings Masterpieces from the Great American Songbook [Blu-ray or DVD Video]

Finnish opera star Camilla Nylund sings masterpieces from the Great American Songbook in this unique collaboration with the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra under their music director Marin Alsop. This special edition includes a DVD of the concert film-project by André Heller in black and white, plus an audio only recording. (Naxos)

1Blu-ray+CD# NBD0162V $27.99

1DVD+CD# 2110747 $27.99

Fuoco Sacro – A Search for the Sacred Fire of Song [DVD or Blu-ray Video]

Opera confronts us with extremes of emotion, sometimes delivering unforgettable, life-changing experiences. Fuoco Sacro (‘Sacred Fire’) seeks out singers who have the power to pierce our hearts, presenting three of them at work in the most intimate details of their rehearsals and preparations. (Naxos)

1Blu-ray# NBD0141V $22.99

1DVD# 2110710 $22.99