Classical Music

• Black Sabbath Story | DVD | (26/08/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  It is possible that Black Sabbath enjoy a higher global profile now that at any point in the group's long history. This, of course, is largely due to singer Ozzy Osbourne's undignified but profitable decision to allow MTV to portray him as a sort of heavy metal Grandpa Simpson. Possibly as a result of his immense celebrity, Osbourne didn't find the time to be interviewed for this retrospective documentary. However, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward are on hand to provide a telling of events which, while never as entertaining as Osbourne's familiar routine, is at least more coherent. Osbourne is irrepressibly present in the archive performance footage collected here, shot at various points between 1970 and 1978. The early stuff is especially interesting, proving beyond doubt that Sabbath--whether they realised it or not--had much more in common with the prototypical punks like The Stooges and the MC5, who were then starting to make waves in America, than they have with the uncountable long-haired and leather-trousered heavy metal bozos who have attempted to fill Sabbath's shoes since. On the DVD: The Black Sabbath Story is presented in widescreen. Sound is available in Dolby 5.1 Surround or Dolby Digital. The menu of extras is a little confusing to negotiate, but includes further interviews with band members, a gallery of Sabbath albums, and a long re-telling of Sabbath's very early history by former manager Jim Simpson.--Andrew Mueller

• The Last Night of the Proms | DVD | (01/07/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Last Night of the Proms is one of the most famous musical events in the world, watched and listened to by millions. A unique event, it both celebrates British tradition and encapsulates the spirit of the BBC Proms, by featuring leading international artists in a truly all-embracing musical programme that introduces new works alongside much-loved classics.
  
  Tradition dictates the last four works of the Last Night: Prommers lead the audience in a rousing rendition of 'Land of Hope an...

• Britten/Gay: the Beggar's Oper | DVD | (14/07/2009) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-4.24 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

• MTV Unplugged | DVD | (23/12/2010) from £9.43   |  Saving you £-3.44 (-57.40%)   |  RRP £5.99

• Beethoven: Symphonies 2, 6 & 7 | DVD | (10/11/2008) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-0.24 (-1.20%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Symphonies Nos. 2,6 and 7

• Wagner: Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg | Blu Ray | (01/11/2010) from £34.55   |  Saving you £-4.56 (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Maestri Cantori Di Norimberga (I) / Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg

• Dire Straits: Alchemy Live (Deluxe Edition DVD + 2CD) | DVD | (10/05/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £22.99

  Tracklist: Disc 1 - Alchemy Live 1. Intro (Saturday Night At The Movies) 2. Once Upon A Time In The West 3. Expresso Love 4. Romeo & Juliet 5. Private Investigations 6. Sultans Of Swing 7. Two Young Lovers 8. Tunnel Of Love 9. Telegraph Road 10. Solid Rock 11. Going Home - Theme From 'Local Hero' 12. Arena Documentary (Bonus Feature) Disc 2 - Live At Hammersmith Odeon 1. Once Upon A Time In The West 2. Expresso Love 3. Romeo And Juliet 4. ...

• Sebastian-Blues Harmonica | DVD | (26/07/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Ted Nugent -Ultralive Ballisticrock | DVD | (21/10/2013) from £14.83   |  Saving you £-1.84 (-14.20%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Ted Nugent - Ultralive Ballisticrock

• Brahms: Violin Sonatas -- Anne-Sophie Mutter | DVD | (12/10/2010) from £20.00   |  Saving you £-4.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Tracklist1. Johannes Brahms: Sonatas For Piano and Violin2. No. 2 In A Major3. I Allegro Amabile4. II Andante Tranquillo - Vivace5. III Allegretto Grazioso (Quasi Andante)6. No. 1 In G Major7. I Vivace Ma Non Troppo8. II Adagio9. III Allegro Molto Moderato10. No. 3 In D Minor11. I Allegro12. II Adagio13. III Un Poco Presto E Con Sentimento14. IV Presto agitato15. Encore16. Wiegenlied

• Magic Flute | DVD | (06/11/2006) from £6.99   |  Saving you £-2.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  There is hardly another opera which is as ambiguous as Mozart's 'Magic Flute'. A magic tale or a mystery play, an allergy on good and evil or a parable of true love - Mozart's last opera allows many ways of interpretation, a fact which even after more than 200 years contributes to the topic's relevance.
  Regardless of the different interpretations one point is indisputable: 'The Magic Flute' is a wonderful fairy tale which should be watched with the eyes of a child: 'Call back your childhoo...

• Abba -Definitive Abba (4dvd) | DVD | (01/03/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This 4DVD set explores the extraordinary career of one of the biggest Pop bands of all time. Features some superb live performances from the band including - Dancing Queen Gimme Gimme Gimme Knowing Me Knowing You and Money Money Money.

• Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 - Choral | DVD | (23/09/2002) from £21.58   |  Saving you £-1.59 (-8.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A performance of Beethoven's renowned symphony under the baton of Kurt Masur.

• The Original Gallowglass Ceili Band | DVD | (22/09/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The Original Gallowglass Ceili Band: Together On One Last Reunion

• Mstislav Rostropovich And Sviatoslav Richt | DVD | (27/10/1998) from £22.65   |  Saving you £-6.66 (-41.70%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The Sonatas for Violoncello and Piano by Beethoven and Mendelssohn's Variations serieuses. Performed by Mstislav Rosropovich on the violoncello and Sviatoslav Richter on piano.

• Herbert Von Karajan - Beethoven Symphonies 1 And 8 | DVD | (01/05/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  1. OpeningSYMPHONY NO.1 IN C MAJOR OP.21 (C-DUR / EN UT MAJEUR)2. 1. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio3. 2. Andante cantabile con moto4. 3. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace5. 4. Finale. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace6. OpeningSYMPHONY NO.8 IN F MAJOR OP.93 (F-DUR / EN FA MAJEUR)7. 1. Allegro vivace e con brio8. 2. Allegro scherzando9. 3. Tempo di menuetto10. 4. Allegro vivace

• Paul McCartney's Standing Stone | DVD | (07/09/2009) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-1.54 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  A Symphonic Poem for orchestra with chorus. Lawrence Foster conducts the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra who perform a rarely played piece written by ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney where he tries to describe the way Celtic man might have wondered about the origins of life and the mysteries of human existence. Unlike the 'Liverpool Oratorio' which features prominent roles for four solo singers 'Standing Stone' relies entirely on colours and effects drawn from orchestral and choral forces

• Earth Wind And Fire: Live By Request | DVD | (05/11/2012) from £5.38   |  Saving you £-1.39 (-34.80%)   |  RRP £3.99

  NOTICE: Polish Release, cover may contain Polish text/markings. The disk DOES NOT have English audio and subtitles.

• Placebo - We Come In Pieces | DVD | (31/10/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  This concert was filmed at London’s Brixton Academy in September 2010 at the culmination of the world tour in support of their “Battle For The Sun” album released the previous year. The tour had been an unqualified success with the band playing to over 2.5 million fans in all parts of the world. The concert film is a visual feast enhancing the live footage with skilful editing and selective digital effects to create a stunning film that really captures the essence of a Placebo live performance. Tracklisting: 1. Nancy Boy / 2. Ashtray Heart / 3. Battle For The Sun / 4. Soulmates / 5. Kitty Litter / 6. Every You Every Me / 7. Special Needs / 8. Breathe Underwater / 9. The Never-Ending Why / 10. Bright Lights / 11. Meds / 12. Teenage Angst / 13. All Apologies / 14. For What It’s Worth / 15. Song To Say Goodbye / 16. The Bitter End 17. Trigger Happy Hands / 18. Post Blue / 19. Infra-Red / 20. Taste In Men Bonus Features: Worldwide Live Tracks - 1. Kitty Litter (Switzerland 2009) / 2. Speak In Tongues (Mexico 2009) / 3. For What It’s Worth (Japan 2009) / 4. Breathe Underwater (Germany 2010) / 5. Bright Lights (Switzerland 2010) / 6. Trigger Happy Hands (Belgium 2010)

• Maazel - 1984 / Keenlyside, Lepage (Royal Opera House) | DVD | (12/05/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £21.99

  The debut DVD release of Lorin Maazel's new opera, based on George Orwell's dystopian novel, one of the most famous novels of the 20th century.Premiered at Covent Garden in 2005, where it was conducted by the composer and filmed in High Definition. The producer was Robert Lepage, whose highly-praised, visually-stunning production is gripping and at times terrifying. This release is timed to coincide with the run of the same production at La Scala in May 2008.Stars the acclaimed Simon Keenlyside as Winston Smith, the central character with Nancy Gustafson as Nancy, with whom Winston embarks on the secret affair that will be their undoing.