Magic Moments of Opera – Legendary Operatic Performances Collection | Opera 10 DVD Box Set

Product Information

• Publisher: Arthaus Musik
• UPC: 807280751598
• Product Type: Opera DVD Box Set
• Language/Subtitles: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch (varies by DVD)
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 (varies by DVD)
• Picture Format: 4:3 or 16:9 (varies by title)
• Region Code: NTSC regions D, O, U (varies by DVD)
• Rating: FSK 0 (suitable for all ages)
• Running Time: Between 109 minutes and 205 minutes per opera, including bonus content on some titles
• Format: Dual Layer DVD, copy protected, licensed for private non-commercial use only

Overview

Magic Moments of Opera is a spectacular DVD collection that brings together the finest moments from ten of the world’s most beloved operatic masterpieces. Featuring legendary performances by opera stars such as Plácido Domingo, Joyce DiDonato, Jonas Kaufmann, Luciano Pavarotti, and Elina Garanča, this collection offers an unforgettable experience of passion, drama, and exquisite vocal artistry.

From Bizet’s fiery Carmen to Mozart’s enchanting The Magic Flute, from Verdi’s monumental Aida to Strauss’s intense Elektra, each opera is presented in acclaimed stage productions conducted and directed by some of the most respected figures in the opera world.

This collection is perfect for seasoned opera enthusiasts as well as newcomers, providing a broad spectrum of emotional and musical brilliance—from love and passion to wit and revenge.

Product Features

• Includes ten operatic masterpieces: Carmen, Die Fledermaus, The Magic Flute, Fidelio, Aida, Werther, The Barber of Seville, Tannhäuser, Tosca, and Elektra
• World-class casts and conductors: Featuring Plácido Domingo, Joyce DiDonato, Luciano Pavarotti, Jonas Kaufmann, Elina Garanča, and others
• High-quality sound formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 depending on title
• Multilingual subtitles: Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch for accessibility
• Varied aspect ratios: From classic 4:3 to widescreen 16:9
• Detailed stage direction and conducting by renowned artists: Franco Zeffirelli, Carlos Kleiber, Otto Schenk, Benno Besson, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Lorin Maazel, and others
• Bonus content included on select DVDs

Highlighted Operas and Performers

• Carmen by Georges Bizet with Elena Obraztsova and Plácido Domingo, conducted by Carlos Kleiber
• Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss with Lucia Popp and Edita Gruberova, conducted by Theodor Guschlbauer
• The Magic Flute by Mozart with Piotr Beczala and Dorothea Röschmann, conducted by Ivan Fischer
• Aida by Verdi with Luciano Pavarotti and Maria Chiara, conducted by Lorin Maazel
• Werther by Jules Massenet with Elina Garanča and Marcelo Álvarez, conducted by Philippe Jordan
• The Barber of Seville by Rossini with Joyce DiDonato, conducted by Bruno Campanella
• Tannhäuser by Wagner with Robert Gambill and Camilla Nylund, conducted by Philippe Jordan
• Tosca by Puccini with Fiorenza Cedolins and Marcelo Álvarez, conducted by Daniel Oren
• Elektra by Richard Strauss with Eva Marton and Brigitte Fassbaender, conducted by Claudio Abbado

Important Notes

• Licensed for private non-commercial use only; public performance or reproduction is prohibited.
• Dual layer DVD format may cause a slight pause during layer transitions.
• Made in Germany by Arthaus Musik, a recognized leader in classical music video productions.

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