Matilde di Shabran Release Date

I have received many questions on when Juan Diego Florez's new DVD Matilde di Shabran will be released and Decca has finally announced that the opera will be in stores in August. The opera also stars Olga Peretyatko, and Nicola Alaimo. Michele Mariotti conducts the production from Pesaro.

Notable DVD and CD Releases for the Month of February

January did not have many great releases but February promises to show diverse operas and rarities for people explore. 

The first release is of Rossini's rarely heard work Mose in Egitto. The production by Graham Vick was one of the most controversial at the Pesaro festival receiving a round of boos at the opening night. The Cast however is exceptional starring Sonia Ganassi, Riccardo Zanellato, Alex Esposito and Dimtry Korchak. Roberto Abbado leads over the Bologna Orchestra.   

Zelmira will finally come out!

Juan Diego Florez's long delayed Zelmira will finally be released by DECCA who has not released a DVD or CD of Florez's since 2010. The cast also includes Kate Aldrich, Geregory Kunde and is conducted by Roberto Abbado. More details coming soon.