Christopher Swann

Idomeneo

Christopher Swann, Trevor Nunn

Philip Langridge, Jerry Hadley

Live from Glyndebourne 1983

Peter and the Wolf: A Prokofiev Fantasy

Christopher Swann, Roger Law

Roy Hudd, Henry Feagins

A delightful DVD of Prokofiev's universally beloved and popular "musical tale," brought to life by human actors in a fairytale world inhabited by Muppet-like characters. Pop star Sting (The Police) lends his voice to a Sting puppet for the witty, enlightening commentary that guides the viewer through this charming suite.

The Making Of West Side Story

Christopher Swann

Leonard Bernstein, José Carreras

A documentary which shows, in great detail, the making of the 1985 Bernstein-conducted recording of the entire score of "West Side Story", featuring operatic stars.

I vespri Siciliani

Christopher Swann, Pier Luigi Pizzi

Chris Merritt, Cheryl Studer

Live from La Scala Jan. 2 1990

Attila

Christopher Swann, Jérôme Savary

Samuel Ramey, Giorgio Zancanaro

Live from La Scala 1991

Paul McCartney's Standing Stone

Christopher Swann

An an in-depth look at the creation of Paul McCartney's new symphonic work, from the very beginnings of the piece through to the world premiere performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London, 14 October 1997.

Ginevra's Story: Solving the Mysteries of Leonardo da Vinci's First Known Portrait

Christopher Swann

Meryl Streep

Solving the mysteries of Leonardo DA Vinci's first known portrait, the first of only three women he ever painted.

Pavarotti in Hyde Park

Christopher Swann

Luciano Pavarotti

Katherine Jenkins introduces a look back at the outdoor concert given by the great tenor Luciano Pavarotti, then 55, in July 1991 to celebrate 30 years of singing opera. The star studded audience included the Prince and Princess of Wales, Michael Caine and Andrew Lloyd Webber.