Oh thank you! At last! I watched this live and had it on VHS but when that packed up I had to accept that was it-no more viewing,so to have this on DVD is lovely. The 'Otello' and 'Rigoletto' excerpts are a joy,but what I really love this Gala for is that it introduced me to two of my favourite performers: the fabulous Thomas Hampson and Ferruccio Furlanetto. They both bowled me over! and I have a number of their performances now on DVD. Other highlights include Aprile Milo and June Anderson, a fabulous duet between Pavarotti and Domingo and a great 'Pappageno's song' by the late Herman Prey. A memorable concert that gave me much pleasure first time round and will again. I'm ordering it today!!!