Mieczysław Weinberg: The Passenger
Synopsis
Continuing its tradition of unearthing little-known 20th-century operas, the Bregenz Festival presented the first staged production of Polish-Russian composer Mieczysław Weinberg’s “The Passenger” in 2010. Written in 1967/68, the opera relates the chance meeting of a former concentration camp guard and one of her former inmates on an ocean liner years after the war.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Pountney
- Screenplay & Story
- Zofia Posmysz, Alexander Medvedev
- Original Score
- Mieczysław Weinberg
- Original Title
- Mieczysław Weinberg: The Passenger
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Pountney
Zofia Posmysz, Alexander Medvedev
Mieczysław Weinberg
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Medvedev
Writer
David Pountney
Director
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What is Mieczysław Weinberg: The Passenger about?
Continuing its tradition of unearthing little-known 20th-century operas, the Bregenz Festival presented the first staged production of Polish-Russian composer Mieczysław Weinberg’s “The Passenger” in 2010. Written in 1967/68, the opera relates the chance meeting of a former concentration camp guard and one of her former inmates on an ocean liner years after the war.
Who directed Mieczysław Weinberg: The Passenger?
Mieczysław Weinberg: The Passenger was directed by David Pountney.
Who stars in Mieczysław Weinberg: The Passenger?
The principal cast of Mieczysław Weinberg: The Passenger includes Angelica Voje, Li︠u︡bovʹ Sokolova, Svetlana Doneva, Michelle Breedt, Teodor Currentzis.
When was Mieczysław Weinberg: The Passenger released and how long is it?
Mieczysław Weinberg: The Passenger was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 3h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Mieczysław Weinberg: The Passenger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mieczysław Weinberg: The Passenger was composed by Mieczysław Weinberg.