A fascinating 3 CD journey in chronological order celebrating four decades of Deutsche Grammophon and Decca recordings (1968-2011). Two opera CDs with mainstays of his repertoire at various stages of his career and also from works performed less often or only on record, plus one CD of Latin American music, Vienesse operatt, zarzuela, pop repertoire and religious music. In the 152-page colour hardcover book (in English, German, French and Spanish) there is a complete full-colour discography (98 items with original covers), a new essay by critic Harvey Sachs, in English, German, French and Spanish, and many rare photos.