Faust - Wiener Staatsoper
Synopsis
Méphistophélès, less an intellectual "principle of negation" than a devilishly attractive magician, draws his attention to Marguerite - and Faust is delighted. A deal is quickly struck: the devil serves Faust on earth, and after Faust's death it is to be the other way around. Marguerite is also not unimpressed by what Méphistophélès has to offer: material luxury and sensual pleasure, often musically illustrated by Gounod with a waltz. But the relationship between Faust and Marguerite remains an episode, as Faust is drawn to new attractions, while Marguerite remains pregnant, only to see her unfaithful lover kill her brother.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Castorf, Jakob Pitzer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Barbier, Michel Carré
- Original Score
- Charles Gounod
- Original Title
- Faust - Wiener Staatsoper
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Castorf, Jakob Pitzer
Jules Barbier, Michel Carré
Charles Gounod
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Castorf
Director
Jakob Pitzer
Director
Jules Barbier
Writer
Michel Carré
Writer
Charles Gounod
Original Music Composer
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What is Faust - Wiener Staatsoper about?
Méphistophélès, less an intellectual "principle of negation" than a devilishly attractive magician, draws his attention to Marguerite - and Faust is delighted. A deal is quickly struck: the devil serves Faust on earth, and after Faust's death it is to be the other way around. Marguerite is also not unimpressed by what Méphistophélès has to offer: material luxury and sensual pleasure, often musically illustrated by Gounod with a waltz. But the relationship between Faust and Marguerite remains an episode, as Faust is drawn to new attractions, while Marguerite remains pregnant, only to see her unfaithful lover kill her brother.
Who directed Faust - Wiener Staatsoper?
Faust - Wiener Staatsoper was directed by Frank Castorf, Jakob Pitzer.
Who stars in Faust - Wiener Staatsoper?
The principal cast of Faust - Wiener Staatsoper includes Juan Diego Flórez, Nicole Car, Adam Palka, Étienne Dupuis, Martin Häßler.
When was Faust - Wiener Staatsoper released and how long is it?
Faust - Wiener Staatsoper was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Faust - Wiener Staatsoper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Faust - Wiener Staatsoper was composed by Charles Gounod.