Performer: Jon Vickers

New York CityVerdi Otello, Metropolitan Opera, 1978

On demand from Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, Until 30 Nov 23:59

Verdi: Otello

James Levine; Franco Zeffirelli; Metropolitan Opera; The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus; Jon Vickers; Renata Scotto

Highest lustre: the complete Herbert von Karajan

Richard Bratby, 25 Oct

Deutsche Grammophon’s STAGE+ has assembled a comprehensive archive of Karajan’s recordings, concert films and opera performances – which did much to define the sound of classical music in the 20th century.