HDVD Arts

Here we review high-definition video recordings of opera, ballet, plays, classical music, painting, sculpture, and fine-art documentaries. The Golden Age of Home Theater has arrived!

Alphabetical List and Other Info

You can now buy 164 fine-art HDVD titles. See them all on our alphabetical list of titles. (Each title is a link to more information.) View our Hit Parade winners with tips on the very best fine-art HDVDs. Find out what each publisher is doing at What's Available Now? and What is Coming?

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We have just posted 6 new titles to our Alphalist and What's Avialable Now? sections. They are operas Parsifal, L'elisir d'amore, a combination disc of Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci, and The Gambler; ballet Ondine; and play Romeo and Juliet. This is an especially exciting batch of releases as Romeo and Juliet will be the first play produced in HDVD. [March 9]

We just posted a thumbnail about the TDK Pelléas et Mélisande opera produced at the Zurich Opera House in 2004 and gave it the grade of "C." If you're seriously into Debussy, you might think it's better than that. [March 7]

Arthaus Musik is selling now for $9 a special version of their B+ rated La Traviata plus a special bonus report on 26 of their fine-art titles! Stated differently, they will sell you a sampler of their HDVDs for $9 and you get the opera free. It looks like the vendor in England is already out of stock, and the special edition will be available most other places late in March. [March 6]

Gordon Smith just posted a thumbnail for the Verdi opera Forza del Destino. Gordon has been helping a lot lately---thanks again, Gordon! [March 6]

What Is HDVD?

HDVD stands for three related form factors for rendering high-definition video and sound: High-Definition Video Disc, High-Definition Video Download, and High-Definition Video Device. Learn more about HDVD.

Reviews

When we post a title, we give factual information. Our goal is to have a thumbnail review of each title. Also, we may link to a full review or other information.

Where's the Best Place on the Internet to Buy HDVDs?

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About HDVD Arts

HDVD Arts is run by Henry C. McFadyen, Jr.

The address is 7817 La Sobrina, Dallas, Texas 75248.

972.387.1828 (office also doubles as a law firm)

Email: cv0@culturevulture.com

This homepage last updated March 9, 2010.