Der Rosenkavalier
Synopsis
Felicity Lott, Anne-Sofie Von Otter, and Kurt Moll star in this production of Richard Strauss' opera, staged in Vienna in 1994. A romantic comedy of errors. Princess von Werdenberg must hide her affair with Octavian from her family; when he disguises himself as a chambermaid to avoid scandalizing the Princess, he is pressed into presenting a gift to Baron Ochs von Lerchenau, who has arrived to propose marriage to Sophie von Faninal. However, Ochs soon finds himself infatuated with the chambermaid, much to Octavian's chagrin, which proves to be only the first of a long series of romantic misunderstandings. This production of Der Rosenkavalier is performed by the Vienna State Orchestra and Chorus, under the direction of Carlos Kleiber.
Top Cast
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Felicity Lott
Die Feldmarschallin
Kurt Moll
Der Baron Ochs Auf Lerchenau
Anne Sofie von Otter
Octavian
Gottfried Hornik
Faninal
Barbara Bonney
Sophie
Olivera Miljakovic
Marianne Leitmetzerin
Heinz Zednik
Valzacchi
Anna Gonda
Annina
Peter Wimberger
Polizeikommissar
Waldemar Kmentt
Haushofmeister der Feldmarschallin
Franz Kasemann
Haushofmeister bei Faninal
Wolfgang Bankl
Ein Notar
Peter Jelosits
Ein Wirt
Keith Ikaia-Purdy
Ein Sänger
Lotte Leitner
Eine Modistin
Carlos Kleiber
Self - Conductor
Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Horant H. Hohlfeld, Otto Schenk
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- Der Rosenkavalier
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Unitel Classica, Deutsche Grammophon, Wiener Staatsoper
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Horant H. Hohlfeld, Otto Schenk
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Richard Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Horant H. Hohlfeld
Director
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Writer
Richard Strauss
Original Music Composer
Otto Schenk
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Rosenkavalier
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What is Der Rosenkavalier about?
Felicity Lott, Anne-Sofie Von Otter, and Kurt Moll star in this production of Richard Strauss' opera, staged in Vienna in 1994. A romantic comedy of errors. Princess von Werdenberg must hide her affair with Octavian from her family; when he disguises himself as a chambermaid to avoid scandalizing the Princess, he is pressed into presenting a gift to Baron Ochs von Lerchenau, who has arrived to propose marriage to Sophie von Faninal. However, Ochs soon finds himself infatuated with the chambermaid, much to Octavian's chagrin, which proves to be only the first of a long series of romantic misunderstandings. This production of Der Rosenkavalier is performed by the Vienna State Orchestra and Chorus, under the direction of Carlos Kleiber.
Who directed Der Rosenkavalier?
Der Rosenkavalier was directed by Horant H. Hohlfeld, Otto Schenk.
Who stars in Der Rosenkavalier?
The principal cast of Der Rosenkavalier includes Felicity Lott, Kurt Moll, Anne Sofie von Otter, Gottfried Hornik, Barbara Bonney.
When was Der Rosenkavalier released and how long is it?
Der Rosenkavalier was released in 1994 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Der Rosenkavalier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Rosenkavalier was composed by Richard Strauss.