Year: 2006

There is little doubt about the popularity of Eric Whitacreís music among North American choral ensembles. With the release of this Hyperion disc, the international choral scene may soon become enamored as well.

Before you watch this DVD, the best thing you can do is read the sleeve notes. They are brief but to the point; and they succinctly tell you the differences between this Venice version and the traditional one.

After issuing recordings of Les VÍpres Siciliennes, Simon Boccanegra, and Macbeth, Opera Rara continues it series of Verdi Originalsófirst versions of operas the composer later revisedówith La forza del destino.

This is an absolutely wonderful, live performance recording of two of Mozartís best operas, Don Giovanni and Cosi fan tutte.