A delightfully staged performance of Janacek's fairy tale opera has the ageless Seiji Ozawa leading a strong cast, supported by high production values.
A masterful marriage between string quartet and corps de ballet, this amalgam of chamber music and dance is a brilliant tour de force that astounds from beginning to end.
Franz Welser-Möst leads his Cleveland Orchestra forces in a superb rendering of Bruckner's Fourth Symphony. Beautifully captured in HD with excellent sound, this Blu-ray Disc becomes my choice for this towering work.
The Solti 100th birthday celebration, commemorating this outstanding musician, is the ultimate realization of Solti's widow, Lady Valerie Solti, and the World Orchestra for Peace that the late conductor founded. A truly marvelous program of works that Solti knew well is carried off by top orchestral players and singers to the delight of those fortunate enough to be in attendance.
An opera virtually unknown to today's audiences, Das Labyrinth is Peter von Winter's sequel to Mozart's popular Magic Flute. The outdoor Salzburg Festival performances features a mostly young cast, some stylish singing, and great stage play with clever sets. A most enjoyable watch with great sights and sounds.