Classical

George Balanchine is regarded as one of ballet's greatest choreographers and one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. Presented here is some of Balanchine's best known works - 'Chaconne', 'Prodigal Son', 'Ballo Della Regina', 'The Steadfast Tin Soldier', 'Elégie' and 'Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux'

Based on Anton Chekhov's play, The Three Sisters, Kenneth MacMillan's one-act ballet is unequivocally a masterpiece, revealing as it does the intricate relationship of the characters trapped in the stultifying atmosphere of a Russian provinical town at the turn of the 20th century. In this studio recording, Darcey Bussell dances the role of Masha, the sister married to a boring, worthy schoolteacher, danced by Anthony Dowell, and drawn into an adulterous affair with Colonel Vershinin, danced with passionate intensity and thrilling virtuosity by Irek Mukhamedov.

Darcey Bussell (Masha), Anthony Dowell (Kulygin), Irek Mukhamedov (Colonel Vershinin)

DVD 1: PUCCINI - TOSCA

Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of Rome RAI, Conductor: Zubin Mehta

Interpreten: Tosca - Catherine Malfitano, Mario Cavaradossi - Placido Domingo, Baron Scarpia - Ruggero Raimondi

DVD 2: PUCCINI - MANON LESCAUT

The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Conductor: Giuseppe Sinopoli

Des Grieux - Placido Domingo, Manon Lescaut - Kiri Te Kanawa, Lescaut - Thomas Allen

DVD 3: PUCCINI - LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST

The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Conductor: Nello Santi

Minnie - Carol Neblett, Ramirez - Placido Domingo