Wozzeck
Synopsis
1987 recording of Wozzeck by the Vienna State Opera with Claudio Abbado conducting. Based upon Georg Büchner's 1837 play, Alban Berg's Wozzeck details the harsh existence of the title character, a former soldier in the German army who has to struggle mightily to make a living, even as others around him prosper.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large, Franz Kabelka, Ernst Neuspiel
- Screenplay & Story
- Georg Büchner, Alban Berg
- Original Title
- Wozzeck
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Arthaus Musik, ORF, Wiener Staatsoper
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large, Franz Kabelka, Ernst Neuspiel
Georg Büchner, Alban Berg
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Large
Director
Franz Kabelka
Director
Ernst Neuspiel
Director
Georg Büchner
Writer
Alban Berg
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wozzeck
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What is Wozzeck about?
1987 recording of Wozzeck by the Vienna State Opera with Claudio Abbado conducting. Based upon Georg Büchner's 1837 play, Alban Berg's Wozzeck details the harsh existence of the title character, a former soldier in the German army who has to struggle mightily to make a living, even as others around him prosper.
Who directed Wozzeck?
Wozzeck was directed by Brian Large, Franz Kabelka, Ernst Neuspiel.
Who stars in Wozzeck?
The principal cast of Wozzeck includes Claudio Abbado, Franz Grundheber, Walter Raffeiner, Philip Langridge, Heinz Zednik.
When was Wozzeck released and how long is it?
Wozzeck was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.