Tannhäuser
Synopsis
Anew production of Tannhäuser, which was premiered on 26 July 2019 and presented the Bayreuth debut of conductor Valery Gergiev, as well as the house debut of young soprano star Lise Davidsen. Tobias Kratzer’s staging presented Tannhäuser as a wildly contemporary parable of art and freedom which was praised as “novel” and “wrenching” (New York Times) and received exceptional press acclaim. hey were joined by mezzo soprano Elena Zhidkova’s Venus (“scene stealing”, according to Opera Today), baritone Markus Eiche’s Wolfram and Stephen Milling’s Landgraf.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Stephen Gould
Tannhäuser
Lise Davidsen
Elisabeth
Elena Zhidkova
Venus
Markus Eiche
Wolfram von Eschenbach
Stephen Milling
Landgraf Hermann
Daniel Behle
Walther von der Vogelweide
Kay Stiefermann
Biterolf
Jorge Rodríguez-Norton
Heinrich der Schreiber
Wilhelm Schwinghammer
Reinmar von Zweter
Katharina Konradi
Ein junger Hirt
Manni Laudenbach
Le Gateau Chocolat
Valery Gergiev
Self - Conductor
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tobias Kratzer
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Tannhäuser
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 3m
- Production Studios
- BF Medien GmbH, NHK, BR Klassik, Skyline Film & Television, 3 Sat, Bayreuther Festspiele
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tobias Kratzer
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Sellmaier
Costume Design
Tobias Kratzer
Director
Richard Wagner
Writer
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tannhäuser.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tannhäuser
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tannhäuser about?
Anew production of Tannhäuser, which was premiered on 26 July 2019 and presented the Bayreuth debut of conductor Valery Gergiev, as well as the house debut of young soprano star Lise Davidsen. Tobias Kratzer’s staging presented Tannhäuser as a wildly contemporary parable of art and freedom which was praised as “novel” and “wrenching” (New York Times) and received exceptional press acclaim. hey were joined by mezzo soprano Elena Zhidkova’s Venus (“scene stealing”, according to Opera Today), baritone Markus Eiche’s Wolfram and Stephen Milling’s Landgraf.
Who directed Tannhäuser?
Tannhäuser was directed by Tobias Kratzer.
Who stars in Tannhäuser?
The principal cast of Tannhäuser includes Stephen Gould, Lise Davidsen, Elena Zhidkova, Markus Eiche, Stephen Milling.
When was Tannhäuser released and how long is it?
Tannhäuser was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 3h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Tannhäuser?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tannhäuser was composed by Richard Wagner.