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Verdi: La Traviata -- Royal Opera House [1994] (NTSC)

starring: Angela Gheorghiu, Frank Lopardo, Leo Nucci, Leah-Marian Jones, Gillian Knight
directed by: Humphrey Burton, Peter Maniura

March 12, 2001
This is the opera that shot Georgiu to stardom. It's easy to see why, with her combination of acting, looks and singing. Violetta is a very difficult role, it places very different demands on the singer in each act. Georgiu isn't quite ideal for act 1, but after that she's really in her element. You can practically see the paternal pride in Solti's face as he watches his young protegee bloom. Surely the definitive Traviata.

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Carl Orff: Carmina Burana / Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (Choral) [2002] (NTSC)

starring: Kathleen Battle, Thomas Allen, Frank Lopardo, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Saito Kinen Orchestra
directed by: Barrie Gavin

May 10, 2004
This is the opera that shot Georgiu to stardom. It's easy to see why, with her combination of acting, looks and singing. Violetta is a very difficult role, it places very different demands on the singer in each act. Georgiu isn't quite ideal for act 1, but after that she's really in her element. You can practically see the paternal pride in Solti's face as he watches his young protegee bloom. Surely the definitive Traviata.

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Carmina Burana - Carl Orff

starring: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, The Shinyukai Choir, Kathleen Battle, Frank Lopardo, Thomas Allen
directed by: Barrie Gavin

June 05, 1991
This adaption is absolutely wonderful, a must for any collection. Seiji's passion for this outstanding work by Carl Orff is a wonder to watch. The singers, choir and orchestra give their all in this video.

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La Traviata - Verdi [1994]

starring: Angela Gheorghiu, Frank Lopardo, Leo Nucci, Leah-Marian Jones, Gillian Knight
directed by: Humphrey Burton, Peter Maniura

June 13, 2005
This is the opera that shot Georgiu to stardom. It's easy to see why, with her combination of acting, looks and singing. Violetta is a very difficult role, it places very different demands on the singer in each act. Georgiu isn't quite ideal for act 1, but after that she's really in her element. You can practically see the paternal pride in Solti's face as he watches his young protegee bloom. Surely the definitive Traviata.

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Falstaff

starring: Paul Plishka, Bruno Pola, Frank Lopardo, Piero De Palma, Anthony Laciura
directed by: Brian Large

March 14, 1995
This is the opera that shot Georgiu to stardom. It's easy to see why, with her combination of acting, looks and singing. Violetta is a very difficult role, it places very different demands on the singer in each act. Georgiu isn't quite ideal for act 1, but after that she's really in her element. You can practically see the paternal pride in Solti's face as he watches his young protegee bloom. Surely the definitive Traviata.

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Verdi: La Traviata

starring: Royal Opera Chorus, Royal Opera House Orchestra, Gillian Knight, Angela Gheorghiu, Frank Lopardo

June 19, 1995
This is the opera that shot Georgiu to stardom. It's easy to see why, with her combination of acting, looks and singing. Violetta is a very difficult role, it places very different demands on the singer in each act. Georgiu isn't quite ideal for act 1, but after that she's really in her element. You can practically see the paternal pride in Solti's face as he watches his young protegee bloom. Surely the definitive Traviata.