Cardillac
Wolfgang Sawallisch: Hindemith: Cardillac
Synopsis
Wolfgang Sawallisch conducts this acclaimed staging of Paul Hindemith's ambitious opera of the goldsmith Cardillac, whom fortune seems to favor and then abandon, featuring Donald McIntyre and Maria de Francesca-Cavazza in the starring roles. Filmed in 1985 at the Bavarian State Opera and directed by the legendary Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, the production captures every nuance of Hindemith's powerful tale of love, suspicion and betrayal. Opera Performance, recorded at 16-25 September 1985 at the National Theater in Munich.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Live performance
Festival / Special Debut
December 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Ferdinand Lion, E. T. A. Hoffmann
- Original Score
- Paul Hindemith
- Original Title
- Wolfgang Sawallisch: Hindemith: Cardillac
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Brian Large
Ferdinand Lion, E. T. A. Hoffmann
Paul Hindemith
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Hindemith
Original Music Composer
Ferdinand Lion
Writer
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Director
Brian Large
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardillac
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What is Cardillac about?
Wolfgang Sawallisch conducts this acclaimed staging of Paul Hindemith's ambitious opera of the goldsmith Cardillac, whom fortune seems to favor and then abandon, featuring Donald McIntyre and Maria de Francesca-Cavazza in the starring roles. Filmed in 1985 at the Bavarian State Opera and directed by the legendary Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, the production captures every nuance of Hindemith's powerful tale of love, suspicion and betrayal. Opera Performance, recorded at 16-25 September 1985 at the National Theater in Munich.
Who directed Cardillac?
Cardillac was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Brian Large.
Who stars in Cardillac?
The principal cast of Cardillac includes Donald McIntyre, Maria de Francesca-Cavazza, Robert Schunk, Hans Günter Nöcker, Josef Hopferwieser.
When was Cardillac released and how long is it?
Cardillac was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Cardillac?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cardillac was composed by Paul Hindemith.