Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes marks the 100th anniversary of composer (and fellow countryman) Edvard Grieg's passing with this memorable tribute to his life and works. In addition to insightful commentary revealing Grieg's interesting biography, Andsnes performs various Grieg compositions, including the Ballade in G Minor. 140 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.

Russian conductor Jurowski takes to the podium at the Royal Festival Hall for this stirring concert program with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir. The ensemble plays the Prelude from "Parsifal," Alban Berg's Three Pieces for Orchestra, and the original 1880 version of Mahler's "Das Klagende Lied." 4 1/3 hrs. total on two discs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: German Dolby Digital 5.1, PCM stereo; Subtitles: English, German; bonus footage; interview. In German with English subtitles.

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel made his smashing debut at this 2008 Salzburg Festival, leading the Simon Bolivar Orchestra of Venezuela in a fabulous concert program. Dudamel conducts the ensemble in performances of Beethoven's Triple Concerto, "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Mussorgsky, and more, with pieces by Strauss and Ginastera played during the encore. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English DTS 5.1, PCM stereo; Subtitles: Chinese, French, German, Spanish; bonus feature; featurette.

As melodious as Shakespeare's words were all by themselves, the Bard occasionally designated verse to be backed up by music as incidental songs. Taking that conceit and expanding upon it, this mesmerizing six-part concert program offers selections from his plays and poetry set to music by Brahms, Gounod, Haydn, and others, with material from "Cymbeline," "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet," "Twelfth Night," and more. 143 min. total. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

The first public concert ever held on the grounds of Buckingham Palace, this recital features performances of classical music favorites. Hosted by Queen Elizabeth II, this program includes the works of Handel, Bizet, Gershwin, Holst, Tchaikovsky, and others, as brought to life by Roberto Alagna, Kiri Te Kanawa, Ashley Wass, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and more musical greats. 125 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English PCM stereo; Subtitles: English; bonus footage.

A highlight of the Lucerne Festival 2008, this stage collaboration of pianist Helene Grimaud and, leading the festival orchestra, conductor Claudio Abbado features an all-Russian program of works by such composers as Tchaikovsky ("The Tempest, Op. 18"), Rachmaninov (Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18), and Stravinsky ("The Firebird" and Concert Suite 1919). Standard; Soundtracks: DTS 5.1, PCM stereo; interviews.

What better place to appreciate the music of the great Viennese composers than in Vienna? This beautiful program of classical music features spectacular images of historic Vienna backed by a soundtrack of music by Josef and Johann Strauss, Carl Michael Ziehrer, Karl Komzak, and Franz von Suppe. Performing are the Vienna Boys Choir and the Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of Willy Boskovsky. Standard; Soundtracks: German DTS 5.1, PCM stereo; Subtitles: English, Chinese, French, German, Spanish. In German with English subtitles.

Long before "American Idol" propped up would-be vocal superstars, the biennial competition known as the Singer of the World was underway for the first time in Cardiff, Wales, in 1983. This two-disc set celebrates two decades of the highly regarded contest's history, and includes finale performances from every winner as well as footage from the "Battle of the Baritones" between Bryn Terfel and Dmitri Hvorostovsky, and more. 4 3/4 hrs. Standard/Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of their first appearance together at London's Wigmore Hall, soprano Felicity Lott and pianist Graham Johnson return to the heart of the West End for this magnificent recital. The duo performs pieces by Kurt Weill, Mozart, Haydn, Schumann, Benjamin Britten, Noel Coward, and more. 74 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English; featurette.

This oratorio from the 19th century offers a four-scene chronicle of the Virgin Mary tale that takes place between the Annunciation (when she learned she would bear God's child) to the time of her death. French composer Jules Massenet set his music to a libretto by Charles Grandmougin; this revival stars Montserrat Caballe and is conducted by Jose Collado. 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English. In French with English subtitles.

The works of veteran British filmmaker, theatrical producer, author, and radio and TV personality Tony Palmer are celebrated in this entertaining program. Palmer offers fans a close look at the skills of ballet stars Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev, as well as glimpses of Richard Burton, Maria Callas, playwright John Osborne, director Peter Sellars, and other luminaries at the top of their form. 155 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.