These collections include a wide range of vocal talents within the world of opera, preserving the voices of artists who have made significant contributions to the development and evolution of this art form. These performances showcase the innovative and creative aspects of opera, ballet, and classical music through intricate staging, choreography, design, and musical composition, making them essential viewing for anyone interested in these art forms. 

In addition to the performances, the collections feature documentaries about operas and their making, providing viewers with a comprehensive understanding of the history, production, and performance of various operas. These documentaries explore the creative process as well as the historical and cultural significance of operas and include interviews with key figures involved in the production, offering valuable insight into the challenges they face in bringing an opera to the stage.  

Offering an extensive selection of titles from various time periods, composers, and performers, Music Online: Opera in Video, Volumes I and II present a fantastic chance to study and appreciate this magnificent art form. The performances, featuring top-tier opera artists, are accompanied by world-class orchestras and choruses, providing a truly unforgettable experience. Furthermore, with subtitles available in multiple languages, the collection can be enjoyed by a global audience. 

Music Online: Opera in Video, Volume I

Provides an opportunity to study and analyze the work of some of the world's most renowned ensembles including:  

• Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden: Versatile and impressive ensemble with seamless adaptability. 
• Chorus of the Netherlands Opera (DNO, De Nederlandse Opera, Dutch Opera): Internationally recognized for innovative and daring productions with precise and complex music. 
• ASKO Ensemble of Amsterdam: Critically acclaimed for its unique and influential contemporary classical music. 
• Drottningholm Court Theatre Chorus and Orchestra: Historically informed performances with meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication to accuracy, specializing in Baroque and Classical periods. 
• San Francisco Opera Chorus and Orchestra: Dynamic and stirring performances bringing vibrant energy and vivid life to every production with a remarkable ability to capture the composer's vision. 

Music Online: Opera in Video, Volume II (New!) 

This volume will feature notable opera productions and documentaries from renowned artists and companies, offering representation of some of the world's most noteworthy and influential operas worldwide. It comprises a range of classic masterpiece operas selected based on their significance to the operatic canon.