The Blu-ray Experience: Opera & Ballet

The Blu-ray Experience: Opera & Ballet (2008)

October 1st, 20080h 50min

Music, Documentary
80%

Overview

Including world-class artists such as Bryn Terfel, Cecilia Bartoli, Anne Sofie von Otter, Jose Cura, Simon Keenlyside and Agnes Letestu, this 50-minute sampler will give you a taste of many beloved classics in opera and ballet.


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