BBC Opus Arte Highlights DVD - Volume 4: A Banquet for the Senses

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Overview

The BBC Opus Arte Highlights Volume 4 DVD brings together an exceptional selection of musical and artistic performances, making it a sensory feast for lovers of classical music, opera, ballet, and art. This collection showcases renowned works by celebrated composers, performed by leading orchestras, vocalists, and instrumentalists, all captured in high-definition audio and video. With pieces from Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde to Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, this volume is a celebration of the beauty and power of the arts, perfect for personal enjoyment and education.

Product Features

• Format: DVD
• Language: Primarily English, with selections featuring international artists and composers
• Sound and Video Quality: High-definition audio and video for an immersive experience
• Run Time: Approx. 106 minutes
• Publisher: Opus Arte (2005)

Interesting Facts

• Opus Arte: Known as the premier international label for music and arts productions, Opus Arte has a reputation for high-quality DVD productions that bring classical arts to the screen with state-of-the-art video and audio technology.
• Diverse Selection: Includes selections from opera, ballet, orchestral music, and more, with a cast of internationally renowned performers.
• Exclusive Artists: Features legends like Itzhak Perlman, Jacqueline du Pré, and Daniel Barenboim, alongside productions by acclaimed companies such as Glyndebourne, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and De Nederlandse Opera.

Highlights from Track Listing

1. Davis – A Simple Man (3:24): Featuring Northern Ballet Theatre and BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
2. Holst – The Planets, “Jupiter” (4:52): BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by David Atherton.
3. Schubert – The Trout Quintet (excerpt, 13:30): A historic performance by Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, and Zubin Mehta.
4. Puccini – Madama Butterfly (excerpt, 4:34): De Nederlandse Opera with the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra.
5. Wagner – Tristan und Isolde, “Liebestod” (6:55): Performed by Deborah Polaski with the Gran Teatre del Liceu Orchestra.
6. Rameau – Les Indes Galantes (3:23): Performed at the Palais Garnier by Les Arts Florissants.
7. Handel – Water Music (4:01): Performed by English Concert, conducted by Andrew Manze.

Publishers

• Opus Arte: A division of the BBC, Opus Arte is dedicated to preserving and promoting the performing arts through high-quality video production. This volume exemplifies their commitment to artistic excellence and technical innovation, bringing acclaimed performances to audiences around the world.

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