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<strong>New</strong> Releases<br />
<strong>New</strong> DVDs & Blu-Rays<br />
Measha Brueggergosman in Mahagonny<br />
Kurt Weill: Rise & Fall of the City of Mahagonny / Brueggergosman, Henschel<br />
Artists: Pablo Heras-Casado/La Fura dels Baus. Measha Brueggergosman (Mzz Sop); Jane<br />
Henschel (Mzz Sop); Willard White (Bass-Baritone); Michael König (Tnr).<br />
(1 DVD-Video) BAC 067 $32.99 $26.99 On Sale<br />
(1 Blu-Ray Video) BAC 0467 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale<br />
A hard-hitting new production by the Catalan collective La Fura dels Baus at the<br />
Teatro Real. Composed in the ’30s by Weill <strong>and</strong> Brecht, this is a mordant satire on<br />
capitalism <strong>and</strong> the industrialization of a society in which the ultimate crime is not<br />
having money. In 20 scenes the authors tell the story of a city lost in the middle of a<br />
desert run by 3 thugs. Food, sex, gambling <strong>and</strong> violence rule supreme. The production by Oll <strong>and</strong><br />
Padrissa combines enormous inventiveness with joy, energy, <strong>and</strong> awe-inspiring ferocity.<br />
Berg: Lulu / Boder, Petibon,<br />
Juon, Holl<strong>and</strong>, Groves [2 DVD]<br />
Works: Alban Berg (1885 - 1935):<br />
Lulu, opera. Artists: Michael<br />
Boder/Barcelona Teatro Liceu<br />
Orch. Patricia Petibon (Sop); Paul<br />
Groves (Tnr); Franz Grundheber<br />
(Bar); Ashley Holl<strong>and</strong> (Bar); Julia<br />
Juon (Mzz Sop). (2 DVD-Video)<br />
2DGG B001593509 $42.98 $33.98 On Sale<br />
R. Strauss: Die Liebe der Danae /<br />
Litton, Uhl, Delavan, Klink<br />
Works: R. Strauss: Die Liebe der<br />
Danae. Artists: Andrew Litton/<br />
Deutsche Oper Berlin Orch. &<br />
Chorus. Manuela Uhl (Sop);<br />
Matthias Klink (Tnr); Burkhard<br />
Ulrich (Tnr); Thomas Blondelle<br />
(Tnr); Mark Delavan (Bar).<br />
(2 DVD) 2AHM 101580 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale<br />
(1 Blu-Ray) AHM 108032 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale<br />
This rarely performed opera is a feast for Strauss<br />
lovers. Embodying the composer, in a way, is the<br />
role of Jupiter, an aging god who realizes that he<br />
will never win the love of the beautiful Danae.<br />
Bonus material includes behind the scenes<br />
interviews, backstage <strong>and</strong> rehearsal footage.<br />
Verdi: La Traviata / Petersen, Varano, Rutherford<br />
Artists: Tecwyn Evans/Grazer PO; Grazer Opera<br />
Chorus. Marlis Petersen (Sop); James Rutherford<br />
(Bar); Giuseppe Varano (Tnr).<br />
(1 DVD-Video) AHM 101587 $32.99 $26.99 On Sale<br />
(1 Blu-Ray) AHM 108036 $42.99 $38.99 On Sale<br />
The first ever production of La Traviata by<br />
Konwitschny of Graz Opera featuring Petersen’s<br />
debut in the title role of Violetta is a highlyfocused,<br />
intelligent reading of the music that was<br />
widely acclaimed by audiences. With a reduced<br />
stage set, the production concentrates on the<br />
tragic story of Violetta.<br />
The Legacy of Rosina Lhevinne: A Portrait of the<br />
Legendary Pianist [DVD]<br />
(1 DVD-Video) KUL D4762 $25.99 $23.99<br />
This film explores the nature of art, creativity <strong>and</strong><br />
the human potential through the extraordinary life<br />
<strong>and</strong> accomplishments of the legendary Russian<br />
pianist <strong>and</strong> master teacher Rosina Lhevinne.<br />
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First Complete Opera on 3D Blu-Ray!<br />
Carmen in 3D / Carydis, Rice,<br />
Hymel, Kovalevska [Blu-Ray]<br />
Artists: Constantinos Carydis/<br />
Orchestra of the Royal Opera<br />
House; Royal Opera Chorus.<br />
Christine Rice (Mzz Sop); Maija<br />
Kovalevska (Sop); Aris Argiris<br />
(Bar); Bryan Hymel (Tnr). (1 Blu-<br />
Ray Video)<br />
BOA 7096D $42.99 $34.99 On Sale<br />
Passion, jealousy <strong>and</strong> betrayal take center stage<br />
at London’s Royal Opera House in a spectacular<br />
production of the world’s most popular opera.<br />
Bizet’s Carmen is packed with some of the bestloved<br />
<strong>and</strong> memorable music in all of opera. This<br />
spectacular RealD <strong>and</strong> Royal Opera House<br />
production features a supremely talented cast,<br />
gripping drama <strong>and</strong> Bizet’s energetic <strong>and</strong><br />
passionate score.<br />
Puccini: Tur<strong>and</strong>ot / Carella,<br />
Gulehina, Licitra, Iveri [DVD]<br />
Works: Puccini: Tur<strong>and</strong>ot. Artists:<br />
Giuliano Carella/Verona Teatro<br />
Arena Chorus; Verona Teatro<br />
Arena Orch.. Salvatore Licitra<br />
(Tnr); Maria Guleghina (Sop); Carlo<br />
Bosi (Tnr); Luiz-Ottavio Faria<br />
(Bass); Tamar Iveri (Sop).<br />
(1 DVD-Video) BAC 066 $32.99 $26.99 On Sale<br />
(1 Blu-Ray Video) BAC 466 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale<br />
‘Tur<strong>and</strong>ot’ <strong>from</strong> the Verone Arena : Franco<br />
Zeffirelli’s legendary production of a Puccini<br />
Masterpiece. Internationally acclaimed Italian<br />
stage director Franco Zeffirelli delivers an opulent<br />
staging af the fairy-tale story of the Chinese<br />
Princess Tur<strong>and</strong>ot, who will only marry a prince<br />
capable of solving her riddles.<br />
George London: Between Gods & Demons / A Film<br />
by Marita Stocker<br />
(1 DVD-Video) AHM 101473 $27.99 $21.99 On Sale<br />
London was one of the most impressive bassbaritones<br />
of the postwar era. This film portrays<br />
this exceptional artist in all his diversity, showing<br />
rare archive footage of his great performances as<br />
an opera singer <strong>and</strong> interpreter of traditional<br />
spirituals <strong>and</strong> operetta.<br />
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