The internationally-renowned French maestro Georges Prêtre returns to Vienna's illustrious Musikverein to conduct the 2010 New Year's Concert, presenting a compelling programme that combines perennial classics with a selection of intriguing Strauss premieres.

Ombre de mon amant is Anne Sofie von Otter's first recording of these French Baroque Arias - graceful, temperamental tunes which will delight her fans and thrill Baroque music cognoscenti. Otter's mastery of diverse musical genres, crystalline diction and exquisite musicality empower her interpretations of French repertoire.

Jonas Kaufmann, rising tenor superstar tackles one of Schubert's finest song cycles. Jonas Kaufmann has established himself as the most successful and versatile tenor of his generation, attracting rave reviews for his live performances and recordings.

Had Pergolesi not died young, his name would rank among the most stellar and influential of Italy's 18th-century composers. Despite the brevity of his life - he died at 26 - Pergolesi created numerous deathless works. Pergolesi's church music is distinguished not just by lively declamation of the text but by the melodic charm of the solo sections, which contrast richly to the choral passages.

Gulda's hottest Chopin phase was the mid-1950s, when he regularly played the complete Preludes and complete Ballades in concert. Captured here are recordings from a variety of sources, all released for the first time, with the exception of the Piano Concerto recording, made for Decca (with whom he also recorded the Preludes and Ballades).

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