Classical CDs

Fall in love again with André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra as they bring you a show of favourites under the star-studded summer skies. André returns to his hometown of Maastricht bringing with him two wonderful guest choirs – the Harlem Gospel Choir and the Soweto Gospel Choir – and a host ...

The fourth Themed around Johan Strauss' famous waltz of the same name, Roses From The South is the key André Rieu release for Q4 2010, and sees André venturing to the amazing sub-tropical paradise island of Mainau, just off the south shore of Germany. Known as the 'Flower ...

The very first deluxe André package ever!! This is a leather-bound, gold-embossed 144-page book with over 150 pictures and commentary that André fans will absolutely love. This package includes more than 50 songs over 4 CDs and 2DVDs, one of which "Live at Amsterdam Arena" has never been release...

"In this series I'm going to look at five of the great breakthroughs that European music has experienced in its extraordinary history - five momentous discoveries. I also want to show what they mean to us today, at a time when so called classical music is being absorbed into a much bigger mains...

The fourth instalment in the triumphant series sees André performing in front thousands of rapturous fans in a highly lavish open air concert set amongst the cultural backdrop of his beautiful hometown home town of Maastricht in The Netherlands, this time with very special guests fr...

The Dutch Soccer Team had a dream in South Africa; so did André Rieu. Team Orange did not quite get to realise their dream, but André Rieu did. After a few promotional visits to the country, he performed a number of concerts accompanied by his entire Johann Strauss Orchestra. The re...

The first Viennese New Year for one of the world's greatest conductors, Daniel Barenboim. The New Year's Concert in Vienna has been a glorious tradition for over six decades. A best-selling classical event year on year, the concert has unique global appeal. It is broadcast on TV and radio to over...

Following the unprecedented success of “The 100 Most Beautiful Melodies”, we follow-up with its companion 3-DVD set “The 100 Greatest Moments” - 6 hours, 100 of the greatest André Rieu moments from his concerts, some of them on DVD for the first time! The beautiful dig...

Marking the centenary of Kathleen Ferrier's birth, Diane Perelsztejn's specially-extended feature-length film traces the remarkable life - and tragically brief career - of one of the greatest singers of all time. Drawing on recently-discovered material, and supported by a companion CD featuring unre...

Robert Schumanns famous piano concerto is not a traditional virtuoso showpiece but a co-operative venture between the soloist and the orchestra. This new relationship transported the piano concerto into the realm of symphonic music. In the documentary segment of this unique DVD, the German musicolog...

The Australian conductor, Simone Young, is one of the highest profile artists on the international music scene. She studied composition and piano from the early age of 15 and later travelled to Germany on a scholarship to work with the Cologne Opera. In Berlin, Bayreuth and Paris, she was an assista...

“Five Days In September: The Rebirth of an Orchestra” is a provocative and intimate ‘reality-style’ documentary revealing the inner workings of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) as it launches into its opening season with an amazingly charismatic new Maestro - Peter Oundji...

Unconventional choreographer Maurice Bejart has set his own life story to the music by Tchaikovsky, with only a nodding reference to the familiar 'Nutcracker' narrative, in this live recording at the Theatre Musical de Paris. Damaas Thijs, Elisabet Ros, Gil Roman, Juichi Kobayashi and Yvette Hor...

This is the Planet Earth as few have seen before, viewed and filmed in High Definition by astronauts on the space shuttle. One hour of High Definition visual space scenery, coupled with eight separate one hour soundtracks of the world’s most treasured classical music in Dolby Digital Surround ...

Marvel at Nature at its most colourful and beautiful. From Bora Bora to Africa, from the Midwest to the Pacific Coast, from Costa Rica to Bali, from Hawaii to Arizona, from the Rocky Mountains to the Redwood Forests - this is our world. A Stunning high definition film accompanied by a glorious so...

"Discovering Masterpieces of Classical Music" is an informative and entertaining audio-visual concert guide which analyses some of the most important symphonic works of music history. Famous masterpieces from the repertoire of the greatest international orchestras are brought closer to the...

Tracks: 1. The Great Waltz 2. Romance Anonyme 3. Lagune Waltz 4. O Mio Babbino Caro 5. The Rose 6. Italiana 7. You Are The emperor Of My Heart 8. Sous Le Ciel De Paris 9. Roses From The South 10. My Heart Will Go One 11. Intermezzo Sinfonico 12. Moonlight (Kojo No Tsuki) 13. The Last ...

The mere mention of Vera Lynn's name evokes images of London skies filled with barrage balloons, and Britons riding out the German blitz in shelters and underground stations. Dubbed “The Forces' Sweetheart”, Vera Lynn's voice was heard over the airwaves by millions, bringing comfort and happiness. ...

The inspiration behind director Paul Smaczny 2006 Emmy Award winning documentary Knowledge is the Beginning. Named after an anthology of poems by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and founded in 1999 by Argentine-Israeli conductor Daniel Barenboim and the late Palestinian-American academic Edward Said, ...

Andre Rieu I've lost my heart in Heidelberg, no other musician that stands for the spreading of joy and peace through his music like Andre Rieu. It was a beautiful concert at the world-famous grain market in Heidelberg. Andre Rieu and his orchestra again managed to draw millions of viewers under ...

Among André Rieu's many claims to fame is the fact that he lives in a castle, famous for, among other things the kitchen where d'Artagnan had his last meal! It's been the subject of many an interview and features prominently on his DVD “My Music, My Life”, and now this ultimate gi...

The German King of good time music packed up the orchestra and headed across the English channel to film this special program at London's famed Royal Albert Hall in 1978. Last and his orchestra deliver the goods with a sprightly mix of popular favorite songs from years passed as well as the mode...

60 Years On – The Tattoo’s Diamond Anniversary Over 1000 performers from the Army, this year’s lead service, along with a wealth of talent from around the world joined forces to stage a spectacular 60th Anniversary programme of music, song, dance and drama at this summer’s Diamond Jubilee Tattoo ...

Seen by millions on TV worldwide, the Wiener Philharmoniker's New Year's Concert from Vienna is the best-known classical event in the world. The 2011 New Year's Concert, presented in the glittering Musikverein, features a charming programme that offers perennial favourites alongside some intrigui...

The 2010 New Year's Eve concert from Berlin frames two of the most prominent stars on DG's roster in the gilt-edged splendour these two young masters merit: “One in a million” mezzo (The Independent) Elîna Garanèa, and the world's most sizzling conductor, Gustavo Dudamel. ...

Luciano Pavarotti will always be associated with the role of the painter Cavaradossi in Puccini's Tosca. His interpretations of the arias 'Recondita armonia' and 'E lucevan le stelle' became two of his greatest hits, which he sang at all his stadium concerts. Filmed 'live' at the Metropol...

 Christmas is a time of warmth, nostalgia and family. And nothing connects these elements like the power of music. Released in time for the Holiday season, A Classical Christmas showcases the remarkable vocal talents of Helmut Lotti as he performs 15 holiday favourites, including ‘Joy To ...

Marking 75 years since the great tenor's birth on October 12th, 1935, 'Bravo Pavarotti' is a unique DVD and 2CD compilation celebrating the majesty of Luciano Pavarotti on the opera stage. Known worldwide as the superstar of stadium concerts and sporting spectaculars, Luciano Pavarotti was,&...

After her triumphant success as Carmen in Riga, London, and Munich, Elîna Garanèa, “the Carmen of our day” (News, Austria), takes the Met by storm on this 2 DVD Set in 5.1 DTS surround sound. Every generation has its “go to” Carmen. In 2010, the list of defini...

Jonas Kaufmann's role debut as Wagner's Lohengrin, at the Munich Festival, was the operatic event of 2009: his triumphant portrayal - sung with the Italianate beauty specified by the composer - was greeted with rapturous public and critical acclaim. Wagner's Lohengrin is the mythical tale of the ...

This powerful DVD/CD was recording live in Madrid, Spain in August 2009. The combination of The Ten Tenors with The RTVE Orchestra makes for an exciting and memorable performance on this live package. Tracklisting: 1. Overture - Funiculi, Funicula 2. Mattinata 3. Torna A Surriento 4. B&ea...

The first Met staging in over 30 years of Massenet's Thaïs is released on a starry DVD sure to win this beguiling French opera many new fans. Renée Fleming brings Thaïs to life. She sings Massenet's taxing role with the utmost ease and beauty of tone while looking as glamorous as...

Live concerts from London, Lucerne & Zurich Works for Two Pianos by Brahms, Mozart, Lutoslawski, Milhaud & Poulenc Güher & Süher Pekinel (piano) English Chamber Orchestra & Zurich Chamber Orchestra, Muhai Tang & Sir Colin Davis Güher and Süher Peki...

Roberts Wells' Rhapsody in Rock is Sweden's largest ever touring musical extravaganza and this DVD celebrates their 10 year anniversary. To mark this huge celebration, this special DVD features the very best of their acclaimed 2008 tour including the Olympic Games performance in Peking, and a ran...

Danish composer, songwriter, entertainer and "comedian of the keyboard", Victor Borge made his American radio debut on the Bing Crosby show. He then created a one-man show "Comedy in Music" and made concert appearances throughout the USA and Europe, delighting audiences with his ...

Decca releases this very special all-star pop and classical concert to mark the first anniversary of Pavarotti's death. Performed against the stunning backdrop of the ancient city of Petra in the Jordanian desert, this is THE official memorial concert, organised and supported by Pavarotti's widow. ...

CLASSICAL DESTINATIONS introduces a new concept in travel and history documentaries, exploring Europe's most spectacular cities and landscapes while luxuriating in the great classical music composed within their precincts. Viewers will learn about the lives of the master musicians, the cities they l...

On a warm September night, Andrea Bocelli came home to Tuscany to sing to the people of the ancient city of Pisa. The Piazza dei Cavalieri was the historic setting for this momentous outdoor r event. Singing an assortment of classical and popular ballads, Andrea is joined on stage for duets by Nucci...

Wiener Staatsoper production of Gaetano Donizetti's opera, conducted by Evelino Pidò. Anna Netrebko takes on the role of Anna Bolena, or Ann Boleyn, gradually driven over the edge of insanity by the philandering of her husband, Henry VIII. Elina Garanca, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo and Francesco Meli als...

The search for the perfect sound. Stefan Knüpfer is quite possibly one of the most gifted musical talents in the world... but he’s not a musician. A piano tuner for Steinway, he works with celebrated pianists the likes of Lang Lang, Brendel and Pierre- Laurent Aimard, helping them crea...