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The 50th anniversary of Toscanini's death in 2007 was celebrated with gala concerts around the world, one of the most glamorous events being this benefit concert at the basilica of St Mark's in Venice, where the Requiem was first performed, on 22nd May 1874, to mark the first anniversary of the death of the Italian poet Alessandro Manzoni.

Returning to the opera house where she sang her sensational Cleopatra in Handel's Giulio Cesare, Danielle de Niese performs the title role in Monteverdi's great opera of lust and power, in Robert Carsen's new, modern dress staging.

Thunderous applause and loud cries of "bravo" greeted the première of Beethoven's Fidelio at the inaugural performance of the first opera season in Valencia's new Palau de les Arts. With this spectacular production directed by Pierluigi Pier'Alli, Valencia has put itself back on the map of the international opera world.

Rachmaninov's passionate music is more popular today than it has ever been. This 100-minute documentary, filmed in Russia, Switzerland and America, made with the full participation of the composer's grandson, Alexander Rachmaninov, celebrates the life and work of a remarkable musician and composer of genius who, forced into exile in 1917, became the greatest pianist of his day.

Two opera highlights are brought together on this DVD: Bizet's 'Carmen' - one of the most beloved operas – staged at the world-famous Arena di Verona. This opulent production was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and sung by an international cast of excellent singer-actors.