The Metropolitan Opera: Tannhäuser
Synopsis
Met Music Director James Levine leads this Live in HD presentation of Wagner’s early Romantic opera, starring Johan Botha in the title role of the minnesinger torn between earthly passion and true love. Eva-Maria Westbroek is Elisabeth, whose unswerving devotion redeems Tannhäuser’s soul, and Peter Mattei sings Wolfram, his faithful friend. Michelle DeYoung as the love goddess Venus and Günther Groissböck as Landgraf Hermann complete the cast. Otto Schenk’s classic production was the first of his acclaimed Wagner stagings at the Met.
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Johan Botha
Tannhäuser
Eva-Maria Westbroek
Elisabeth
Michelle DeYoung
Venus
Peter Mattei
Wolfram von Eschenbach
Günther Groissböck
Landgraf Hermann
Noah Baetge
Walther von der Vogelweide
Adam Klein
Heinrich der Schreiber
Ryan McKinny
Biterolf
Ricardo Lugo
Reinemar von Zweter
Ying Fang
Ein junger Hirte
James Levine
Self - Conductor
Yingxi Zhang
Reinemar von Zweter
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Schenk, Barbara Willis Sweete
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Tannhäuser
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 15m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Schenk, Barbara Willis Sweete
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Otto Schenk
Director
Richard Wagner
Writer
Günther Schneider-Siemssen
Production Design
Barbara Willis Sweete
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Metropolitan Opera: Tannhäuser.
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BD Release: 2011-2015
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Tannhäuser about?
Met Music Director James Levine leads this Live in HD presentation of Wagner’s early Romantic opera, starring Johan Botha in the title role of the minnesinger torn between earthly passion and true love. Eva-Maria Westbroek is Elisabeth, whose unswerving devotion redeems Tannhäuser’s soul, and Peter Mattei sings Wolfram, his faithful friend. Michelle DeYoung as the love goddess Venus and Günther Groissböck as Landgraf Hermann complete the cast. Otto Schenk’s classic production was the first of his acclaimed Wagner stagings at the Met.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Tannhäuser?
The Metropolitan Opera: Tannhäuser was directed by Otto Schenk, Barbara Willis Sweete.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Tannhäuser?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Tannhäuser includes Johan Botha, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Michelle DeYoung, Peter Mattei, Günther Groissböck.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Tannhäuser released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Tannhäuser was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 3h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Tannhäuser?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Tannhäuser was composed by Richard Wagner.