Since you are interested in Le Nozze di Figaro [The Marriage of Figaro] (compelte opera recorded in 1961), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
WAGNER
Die Walkure (complete opera recorded in 1968) Birgit Nilsson, Thomas Stewart, Leonie Rysanek / Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus, Berislav Klobucar [ Sony Metropolitan Series / 3 CD - released 20/May/2011 ] The first of two Wagner operas, Die Walküre, boasts a cast of fine Wagnerian singers, including Birgit Nilsson, considered one of the greatest Brünnhildes, and iconic performances by Thomas Stewart as Wotan, Leonie Rysanek as Sieglinde, Jon Vickers... |
JOHN ADAMS
Doctor Atomic (complete opera recorded in 2008) Metropolitan Opera / Gerald Finley, Sasha Cooke, Eric Owens / Alan Gilbert (cond) [ Sony Metropolitan Series DVD / 2 DVD - released 20/Feb/2011 ] "Video and audio are state-of-the-art. This is a major addition to the operatic DVD catalog." (ClassicalCdReview) |
GIACOMO PUCCINI
Puccini: Madama Butterfly (complete opera recorded in 2009) Metropolitan Opera / Patricia Racette, Marcello Giordani, Maria Zifchak / Patrick Summers (cond) [ Sony Metropolitan Series DVD / 2 DVD - released 20/Feb/2011 ] "No one could fault any of the singing in this large-scale production which is often stunningly beautiful, particularly the first act ending. Sets and props are minimal-effects are achieved primarily through color. Video and audio are... |
GIUSEPPE VERDI
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (complete opera recorded in 2010) Metropolitan Opera / Plácido Domingo, Adrianne Pieczonka, James Morris, Marcello Giordani / James Levine (cond) [ Sony Metropolitan Series DVD / 2 DVD - released 20/Feb/2011 ] "(Domingo's) portrayal is touching and sounds beautiful, particularly in the last act; in its own way, it is yet another triumph for him in what is a very long career of triumphs." (ClassicsToday) |