Opus Arte is proud to announce the release of the first opera High Definition DVD onto the world market. High Definition provides a phenomenal audio visual experience – not only is the video resolution much higher than standard DVD but the audio capacity is also increased up to a maximum of 7.1 surround-sound channels. The HD DVD format opens the door to many new levels of interactivity, together with ‘picture in picture’ menus.
The internationally renowned Mozart interpreter Sir Colin Davis conducts the chorus and orchestra of the Royal Opera House and a glittering cast in David McVicar’s 2003 production of Mozart’s last opera recorded, in sumptuous surround sound, live at Covent Garden.

Tamino: Will Hartmann, Pamina: Dorothea Röschmann, Queen of Night: Diana Damrau, Sarastro: Franz-Josef Selig, Papageno: Simon Keenlyside, Papagena: Ailish Tynan, Monostatos: Adrian Thompson, The Royal Opera Chorus, The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Musical Director: Colin Davis, Stage Director: David McVicar
Plus:
Illustrated Synopsis & Cast Gallery
BBC feature looks behind the scenes at this production
Conductor Sir Colin Davis talks about Die Zauberflöte


Reviews:
‘This production’s slow journey from darkness into the light… works well on the small screen, not least thanks to High Definition camera work and Sue Judd’s inspired direction for television. The real magic, though, is supplied by the onstage cast and intensified by Colin Davis in the pit.’ (Classic fM)
‘Diana Damrau’s supremely sung Queen of the Night oozes class, while Simon Keenlyside’s profoundly human, touchingly sympathetic view of Papageno deserves an Olivier Award.’ (Classic fM)
‘…a must have.’ (BBC Music Magazine)
‘Sir Colin Davis… lives every moment of the score and conveys all its profound humanity.’ (Gramophone)

FORMAT: All Formats, REGIONS: All Regions, PICTURE FORMAT: 1080i, LENGTH: 182 Mins, SOUND: Dolby True HD Stereo / Dolby True HD 5.1, SUBTITLES: EN/FR/DE/ES.
RELEASED 2007