Wagner: The Meistersinger of Nuremberg

EMI Classics, together with its sister label Virgin Classics, has produced an unparalleled catalogue of more than 450 complete opera recordings in the last 60 years. The label boasts an illustrious lineup of artists, including Angela Gheorghiu, Natalie Dessay, Joyce DiDonato, Roberto Alagna, Antonio Pappano, and Riccardo Muti, making it the go-to destination for opera enthusiasts. The series now includes 16 timeless operas, such as Verdi's Aida, Puccini's La Rondine, and Gounod's Romeo and Juliet.

In addition to the new releases, the collection features 40 essential opera sets that have been produced since 1953 by EMI Classics and Virgin Classics. These sets include legendary recordings like Maria Callas in her first Tosca, Placido Domingo in Tristan und Isolde under Antonio Pappano, Lucie de Lammermoor, starring Natalie Dessay and Roberto Alagna, and Der Rosenkavalier, featuring Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and conducted by Herbert von Karajan. Each CD multipack comes with a 16-page booklet containing introductions in English, German, French, and Spanish, as well as a bonus disc containing synopses and librettos with translations.

With its extensive collection and a lineup of top artists, EMI Classics and Virgin Classics rightfully claim their position as the Home of Opera.

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