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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Prokofiev composed his last complete opera, Betrothal in a
Monastery, as the Nazis were invading Russia and the country
descended into a period of political repression and terror. However, the opera, a romantic comedy loosely based on Richard Sheridan’s 1775 play, The Duenna, was according to Shostakovich ‘one of Prokofiev’s most radiant and buoyant works’. Betrothal in a
Monastery highlights the cultural divisions between the faded
glamour of the impoverished aristocracy and the new wealth of
the lower classes. Ostensibly the plot concerns the trials of two pairs of lovers, Louisa and Antonio, and Clara and Ferdinand, but ultimately it is the fishmonger, Mendoza, who in the great tradition of the anti-hero, wins our empathy.
Viascheslav Voynarovskiy, Andrey Breus, Lyubov Petrova, Alexandra Durseneva, Vsevolod Grivnov, Nino Surguladze, Sergei Alexashkin & Alan Opie London Philharmonic Orchestra & The Glyndebourne Chorus, Vladimir Jurowski Recorded live at Glyndebourne on 12, 15 & 22 August 2006. A recording of a rarely performed work with
consummate Russian conductor and cast. “While Gergiev famously is not one to less the grass grow under his feet, Jurowski is faster still, dashing through the score in a way which brings delightful sparkle to many episodes but a feeling of breathlessness and harmonic cramping to others.” Gramophone Magazine, July 2008 “As a record of an operatic ensemble taken to rare limits of perfection, and handsomely presented, it's a unique experience.” BBC Music Magazine, July 2008 ***** “The music is always engaging, Vladimir Jurowski tackles it with real zest, and the top-notch, largely Russian cast makes every effort to exploit its definition of character and incident. But, as in so many comedies, the listener needs the visual element to help focus on the fast-moving libretto.” The Telegraph, 26th July 2008  BBC Music Magazine
Opera Choice - July 2008 |
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Topi Lehtipuu, Luca Pisaroni, Nicolas Rivenq, Miah Persson, Anke Vondung & Ainhoa Garmendia Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment & The Glyndebourne Chorus, Ivan Fischer Broadcast on BBC 4 on 25th November & BBC 2 on 25th
December 2006 ‘Dressed in shades of sand and stone by Vicki Mortimer, and bathed in summer light by Paule Constable, Hytner’s period production marries elegance, farce and psychological acuity.’ The Independent BBC Music Magazine DVD Choice - May 2007 |
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Elisabeth Söderström, Curt Appelgren, Elizabeth Gale, Robert Allman, Anton De Ridder Glyndebourne Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink, stage direction by Peter Hall Sir Peter Hall’s outstanding 1979 Glyndebourne Festival Opera production of Fidelio remains remarkably faithful to the way Beethoven intended the opera to be. The stage directions of the original version – completed in 1814 after two revisions – are followed exactly by Sir Peter. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Ryland Davies, Valerie Masterson, Lillian Watson, Willard White, James Hoback, Joachim Bissmeier Glyndebourne Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Gustav Kuhn | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Richard Lewis, Leo Goeke, Bozena Betley, Josephine Barstow Glyndebourne Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Pritchard, stage production by John Cox From the Glyndebourne Festival Opera 1974 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Baker, Bowman & Cotrubas London Philharmonic Orchestra & Glyndebourne Festival Opera Chorus, Raymond Leppard | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Ileana Cotrubas, Knut Skram, Kiri Te Kanawa, Benjamin Luxon, Frederica Von Stade, Nucci Condo, Marius Rintzler Glyndebourne Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Pritchard, Stage production by Peter Hall Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Marie McLaughlin, Walter MacNeil, Brent Ellis Glyndebourne Festival Opera, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink, stage direction by Peter Hall Subtitles: German, English, French | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Victoria de los Angeles, Luigi Alva, Ian Wallace, Carlo Cava Glyndebourne Festival Chorus & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Vittorio Gui | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | The Blu-ray Experience - Opera & Ballet Highlights
Bryn Terfel, Cecilia Bartoli, Anne Sofie von Otter, Jose Cura, Simon Keenlyside & Agnes Letestu "The Blu-ray Experience" includes opera and ballet highlights from the Opus Arte catalogue, and gives everyone the opportunity to experience the stunning quality of High Definition picture and sound, at an extremely competitive price. Including world-class artists such as Bryn Terfel, Cecilia Bartoli, Anne Sofie von Otter, Jose Cura, Simon Keenlyside and Agnes Letestu, this 60-minute introduction to the world of Blu-ray is a must-have purchase this autumn. Blu-ray offers an outstanding audio and visual experience, with up to six times the resolution of standard definition DVD, and up to 7.1 channels of High Definition surround sound. Note: This Blu-ray Disc (BD) is not compatible with standard DVD players |
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Gramophone Awards 2007
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