Madame From August 2015

The first performances of Les Femmes Vengées (The Avenged Women) in 1775 restored the fortunes of Francois-André Danican Philidor, which had been wavering since the great success of Tom Jones a decade earlier. His opéra-comique, which foreshadows the plot of Mozarts Così fan tutte (Mozart had been in Paris during the first performances of Philidors work), offers delicious opportunities for mock-indignation and repartee in its arias and ensembles. This recording presents the complete music. Opera Lafayette and Ryan Browns recording of Philidors Sancho Pança [8.660274] was hailed as a witty, authentic interpretation by the American Record Guide.

'Live At The Orleans Arena Las Vegas' captures Styx bringing their stunning live show to the world's entertainment capital. Backed by huge video screens the band rock their way through a string of hit songs and classic album tracks drawn from across their hugely successful career. With numerous platinum and multi-platinum albums to their name Styx are one of the biggest live draws in rock music and have an enviable reputation as supreme concert performers…