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Giuseppe Verdi’s Otello (EMI 0094635867022)
Featuring Placido Domingo, Katia Ricciarelli and Justino Diaz under the direction of Lorin Maazel. Excerpts include Iago’s menacing monologue “Credo in un Dio crudel,” the rousing duet for Otello and Iago "Si pel ciel,"  the Act III ensemble “A terra!… sì… nel livido fango,” and the final strains of Desdemona’s “Ave Maria.” Music selections courtesy of EMI Classics. For more information or to purchase this recording, go to www.emiclassics.com.

Charles Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet (EMI 0724356529021)
Excerpts include Juliet’s famous waltz song, "Je veux vivre," the lovers’ great love duet “Nuit d’hyménée,” and finally the lovers’ impassioned cries of “Sois béni” when Juliet awakens from her slumber. Music selections courtesy of EMI Classics and feature Mirella Freni and Franco Corelli with Alain Lombard conducting. For more information or to purchase this recording, visit www.emiclassics.com.

Leoš Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen (Decca 417129)
Featuring Lucia Popp and conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras. Excerpts include the Foxcubs’ folk song “Běží liška k Táboru,” the Vixen/Fox love duet “Co je na mně tak krásného,” and the Act I finale. Music selections courtesy of Decca Classics and Universal Music. For more information or to purchase this recording, go to www.deccaclassics.com.

Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca (EMI 0724355630421)
Performed by Maria Callas, Tito Gobbi and Giuseppe di Stefano; Victor de Sabata, conductor. Excerpts include the Te Deum which concludes Act I, Tosca’s heartbreaking “Vissi d’arte, vissi d’amore,” and Cavaradossi’s tragic “E lucevan le stelle.” Music selections courtesy of EMI Classics. For complete information on this recording visit www.emiclassics.com.

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