Summary: Set in the Latin Quarter of 1830's Paris, the opera focuses on the love between the poet Rodolfo and Mimi, who leaves him due to his irrational jealousy, only to return as she is dying of consumption.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Deutsche Grammophon 2009

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1 available in Opera DVDs, Call number: DVD OPERA BOH

Verdi, Giuseppe

Summary: The action takes place in ancient Egypt, and tells of the love of Radames, the captain of the guard, for a slave girl, Aida. She is the daughter of the King of Ethiopia, who is captured by Radames and the Egyptian troops. Tricked into betraying military secrets, Radames is condemned to be buried alive. He is joined by Aida, who dies with him.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Decca Music Group Classics 2011

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1 available in Opera DVDs, Call number: DVD OPERA AID