Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier
Synopsis
Among the greatest operas in Richard Strauss's oeuvre, "Der Rosenkavalier (The Cavalier of the Rose)" spins the tale of the Marschallin (Elizabeth Whitehouse), a dowager struggling with old age. Making the transition more difficult is Octavian (Ildiko Komlosi), a lover many years her junior. This 1997 Palermo production, under the baton of maestro Pier Luigi Pizzi, co-stars Daniel Lewis Williams as Baron Ochs, the Marschallin's obnoxious cousin.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pier Luigi Pizzi
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pier Luigi Pizzi
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Richard Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Writer
Pier Luigi Pizzi
Director
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What is Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier about?
Among the greatest operas in Richard Strauss's oeuvre, "Der Rosenkavalier (The Cavalier of the Rose)" spins the tale of the Marschallin (Elizabeth Whitehouse), a dowager struggling with old age. Making the transition more difficult is Octavian (Ildiko Komlosi), a lover many years her junior. This 1997 Palermo production, under the baton of maestro Pier Luigi Pizzi, co-stars Daniel Lewis Williams as Baron Ochs, the Marschallin's obnoxious cousin.
Who directed Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier?
Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier was directed by Pier Luigi Pizzi.
Who stars in Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier?
The principal cast of Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier includes Elizabeth Whitehouse, Ildikó Komlósi, Desirée Rancatore, Daniel Lewis Williams, David Pittman-Jennings.
When was Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier released and how long is it?
Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier was released in 1998 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier was composed by Richard Strauss.