Placido domingo in Music & Musicals DVDs & Videos

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This benefit for UNESCO was taped in Paris in 1989. Selections include arias and ensembles from Verdi's "Luisa Miller," Don Carlos," "Il Trovatore" and "Otello" and Puccini's "Suor Angelica" and "Tosca." Lorin Maazel conducts the National Orchestra of France.

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Filmed live at Vienna's Konzerthaus during the 1999 Christmas season, THE THREE TENORS CHRISTMAS is a remarkably joyous musical celebration. Hear what are arguably the three best voices in the world sing a combination of traditional holiday favorites and classical Christmas selections. Backed by the formidable talents of The Vienna Symphony and accompanied by the Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen, the three Mediterranean supervoices resound with beauty and power. Twenty-five songs are performed, including "White Christmas," "Jingle Bells," "Amazing Grace," and "Feliz Navidad."

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This collection presents three stellar opera performance from famed tenor Placido Domingo. Included here are a 1978 performance of CARMEN directed by Franco Zeffirelli; a 1993 performance of FEDORA; and 1978 performance of IL TROVATORE.

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The video release of the historic 1998 Paris concert at the World Cup.

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Opera giants Placido Domingo, Anna Netrebko, and Rolando Villazon combine forces in a live performance at Berlin's Waldbuhne with the accompaniment of the Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin and conductor Marco Armiliato.

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The Metropolitan, Verdi, Placido Domingo--what more could Italian opera fans want? James Levine conducted this brilliant performance that was photographed live back in 1979, and restored to capture all the glorious sound and images of this incredible cast. Soprano Renata Scotto's voice soars, as both she and Domingo are documented in the prime of their careers.

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Puccini's famous TOSCA is about an escaped prisoner who is hidden by Tosca's lover. When he is discovered, Tosca promises herself to the chief of police in order to save her lover from execution for hiding the criminal. This production, conducted by the famed Bruno Bartoletti and starring Raina Kabaivanska and Placido Domingo, is one of the most popular and acclaimed performances available.

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The three great opera stars -- possibly the most famous in the world -- come back for a glorious reunion at Dodger Stadium on July 16, 1994. Accompanied by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Music Center Opera Chorus, the full bellied threesome sound as beautiful as ever. Performance includes: "The Star Spangled Banner," "Candide Overture," "Quando Le Sere Al," "Ave Maria," "E Lucevan Le Stelle," and "Nessun Dorma." Features five numbers not seen on TV.

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The BBC Opus Arte back catalogue has produced some of the finest musical performances ever caught on camera. Here, they present a selection of highlights from their back catalogue, with classical music, opera, and the arts mixing in a pleasing array of talents. Among them are highlights from Mozart's "Die Zauberflote," Bizet's "Carmen," Tchaikovsky's "The Sleeping Beauty," Puccini's "Tosca," and many others.

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It's a Christmas celebration like no other! Join Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti, also known as the Three Tenors, for your favorite songs in this concert performed with the Vienna Boys Choir and filmed on location in the Austrian Alps. Among the songs performed are Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Ave Maria, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and many others. Hosted by Tony Randall.

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Loren Maazel conducts this "original spaghetti western" set in the 1849 California gold rush. Puccini's neglected masterpiece receives new attention in this production from La Scala.

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Twenty years after his first performance, superstar tenor Placido Domingo starred in the title role of Giordano's ANDREA CHENIER. As the tragic soldier-hero Chenier, Domingo is at once tender, emotional, and powerful. Soprano Gabriela Benackova turns in an equally stellar performance as Chenier's love interest. The production was aptly conducted by Zednick Santi and performed in Vienna.

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Placido Domingo is regarded as one of the finest tenors of his generation, and has performed across the globe to thousands of enraptured fans. He's even helped popularize opera beyond its core audience, teaming up with like-minded stars Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras to propel opera into previously unchartered territories. Here, Domingo stars in a 1981 performance of ANDREA CHENIER, demonstrating all his power and poise as a singer, while an impressive supporting cast helps flesh out the tale.

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Staring infamous tenor Placido Domingo, SAMSON ET DALILA tells the tale of Samson (played by Domingo), and his struggle to resist the temptress Delilah (played by Olga Borodina). Shot during 1998 while the Met celebrated its 30th year, Domingo and the glittering cast are joined by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus, who fall under the spell of conductor James Levine.

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Four of the music world's most phenomenal voices gather across genre boundaries to celebrate the spirit of Christmas in OUR FAVORITE THINGS. Classic crooner Tony Bennett, opera star Placido Domingo, pop singer-actress Vanessa Williams, and pre-teen sensation Charlotte Church get together to sing a collection of traditional Christmas songs. In different combinations and by themselves, these singers perform heartwarming tunes including "Silent Night," "The First Noel," and "Silent Night."

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A star-studded fete for the Royal Opera House on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Asher Finch directs the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, with Vasko Vassilev as concertmaster.

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A collection of Christmas crooning from "White Christmas" to "Amazing Grace." Included is a Christmas medley with all three performers.

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Domingo's immortal portrayal of the poet Hoffmann, is captured here with three of the world's finest singers as his lady loves. Written by Jacques Offenbach and conducted by Georges Pretre.

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Verdi's great romantic opera, produced London's Royal Opera House, is given its due under the assured and understanding hand of conductor Claudio Abbado. Internationally renowned tenor Placido Domingo starts in the role of Gustavus, while soprano Katia Ricciarelli turns in a gorgeous performance of Amelia.

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An all-star celebration of the Romantic composer on the centenary of his death.

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Two classic operas--Mascagni's CAVALLERIA RUSICANA and Leoncavallo's PAGLIACCI--are performed by opera heavyweights in these now legendary productions directed by the famed Franco Zeffirelli. The 2 operas, which have been traditionally performed together since the late 19th century, star tenor Placido Domingo, Fedora Barbieri, Elena Obraztova, Teresa Stratas, and other stars of their caliber.

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An all-new concert featuring carols and songs from all over the world. Recorded live at the Rathaus, Vienna, on December 21, 1997.

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In a performance dedicated to victims of war and oppression, Bernstein conducts the London Philharmonic in St. Paul's Cathedral. It is Placido Domingo's first performance with Bernstein.

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Richard Armstrong conducts the English Chamber Orchestra in a musical and theatrical tribute staged before Prince Charles in Salisbury Cathedral to benefit the restoration effort of this magnificent British landmark.

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Internationally acclaimed and incredibly tireless conductor Herbert Von Karajan leads the Vienna Philharmonic in this acclaimed production of Puccini's tragic love story. With an all-star cast including Placido Domingo, Christa Ludwig, and Mirella Freni, this 1974 film of MADAMA BUTTERFLY has become one of the definitive recordings of the constantly performed opera.

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This sparkling production of Giuseppe Verdi's timeless classic boats a cast that includes Placido Domingo, Ileana Cortrubas, and Cornell MacNeil, accompanied by the great James Levine and his Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus.