This collection of famous arias and scenes, opera’s finest, most brilliant moments, will dazzle opera lovers and newcomers alike: A visually exciting introduction for new viewers to opera and a unique opportunity to see stars of the opera stage narrating and then performing great roles for which they are famous.

Marilyn Horne
“Sorge l’irato nembo” from Vivaldi’s Orlando furioso

David Daniels
“Cara sposa” / “Cor ingrato” and “Venti turbini” from Handel’s Rinaldo

Yvonne Kenny
“Piangerò la sorte mia” from Handel’s Giulio Cesare
“O let me weep” from Purcell’s The Fairy Queen

Ann Murray
“If you worship the man who has spurned you” from Handel’s Xerxes
“Take your pleasure” from Handel’s Ariodante

Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Picture Format: 4:3 & 16:9
Audio Language: GB (Introductions)
Subtitles: DE, FR
Blu-ray Disc 25 GB (Single Layer)
Resolution: 1080i High Defi nition (Upscale)
Running Time: 70 mins
FSK: 0
Region free