Der Rosenkavalier
Synopsis
Live performance, new production season 1984-5. BBC 2 Television relay on 30 March 1985 of performance of February 11.
Top Cast
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Kiri Te Kanawa
Die Feldmarschallin Fürstin Werdenberg
Anne Howells
Octavian
Aage Haugland
Baron Ochs auf Lerchenau
Barbara Bonney
Sophie
Jonathan Summers
Herr von Faninal
Cynthia Buchan
Annina
Robert Tear
Valzacchi
Phyllis Cannan
Jungfer Marianne Leitmetzerin
Roderick Earle
Polizeikommissar
John Gibbs
Notar
Paul Crook
Wirt
John Dobson
Haushofmeister bei Faninal
Kim Begley
Haushofmeister bei der Feldmarschallin
Dennis O'Neill
Sänger
Linda Kitchen
Adelige Weise (Sopran)
Kate McCarney
Adelige Waise (Mezzosopran)
Yvonne Lea
Adelige Waise (Alt)
Nada Pobjoy
Adelige Witwe
Release History & Theatrical Window
Live performance
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large, John Schlesinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- Der Rosenkavalier
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 28m
- Production Studios
- NVC Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large, John Schlesinger
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Richard Strauss
Robin Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Writer
Maria Björnson
Costume Design
Robin Scott
Producer
Richard Strauss
Original Music Composer
Brian Large
Director
John Schlesinger
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Rosenkavalier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der Rosenkavalier about?
Live performance, new production season 1984-5. BBC 2 Television relay on 30 March 1985 of performance of February 11.
Who directed Der Rosenkavalier?
Der Rosenkavalier was directed by Brian Large, John Schlesinger.
Who stars in Der Rosenkavalier?
The principal cast of Der Rosenkavalier includes Kiri Te Kanawa, Anne Howells, Aage Haugland, Barbara Bonney, Jonathan Summers.
When was Der Rosenkavalier released and how long is it?
Der Rosenkavalier was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 3h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Rosenkavalier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Rosenkavalier was composed by Richard Strauss.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Rosenkavalier?
Der Rosenkavalier holds official age classifications: DE: -; GB: NR.