'Celebrating Verdi' brings into focus the greatest interpreters of Giuseppe Verdi's compositions. These jewels of music broadcasting have been salvaged from various archives and been made accessible for home viewing audiences, uniting appealing and enjoyable performances by legendary artists such as Arturo Toscanini, Carlo Maria Giulini, Tito Gobbi and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.

The Classic Archive series presents great performances by legendary artists, restored using the latest digital technology and enhanced with commentary for today's audiences - appealing and enjoyable performances that offer a unique glimpse into our classical music heritage.

Contents:
- La forza del destino: Overture
NBC Symphony Orchestra · Arturo Toscanini
USA, 1943

- I vespri siciliani: Overture
New Philharmonia Orchestra · Carlo Maria Giulini
Fairfield Hall, Croydon, 12 January 1968 · BBC

- Quattro pezzi sacri: Stabat Mater
New Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus · Carlo Maria Giulini
Fairfield Hall, Croydon, 3 March 1968

- Falstaff: Ehi! Taverniere!
- Otello: Vanne … - Credo in un Dio crudel
Tito Gobbi (baritone) · London Symphony Orchestra · Sir Charles Mackerras
BBC Studio London 16 May 1958

- Otello: La canzon del Salice - Ave Maria
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano) · Orchestre National de l'ORTF · Berislav Klobucar
Salle Pleyel, 1967

Picture format Blu-ray Disc: 1080i HD - 16:9 (HD upscale)
Sound format Blu-ray Disc: PCM Stereo, DTS HD Master 5.1
Region code: All (worldwide)
Subtitles: English, German, French
Booklet notes: English, German, French
Running time: 58 min
German FSK: 0
Available Worldwide