Fidelio - Beethoven - Opernhaus Zürich 2008
Synopsis
Translucence, transparency – warmth’ are the qualities identified by Bernard Haitink as necessary for an ideal sound performance of Beethoven's only opera, and all are present in this fantastic recording of Katharina Thalbach's 2008 production for Opernhaus Zurich. Haitink conducts the Zurich Opera Orchestra in a magnificent performance in which Leonore Overture No. 3 provides an interlude between the two scenes of the second act, following a tradition started by Gustav Mahler. German soprano Melanie Diener, in the role of Leonore, leads a brilliant cast including Alfred Muff as Rocco, Roberto Saccà as Florestan, Sandra Trattnigg as Marzelline and Christoph Strehl as Jaquino. This High Definition recording with true surround sound marks the start of the exciting collaboration between Opus Arte and Opernhaus Zurich.
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Beethoven: Fidelio (Zurich Opera House)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-02-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2010
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katharina Thalbach
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph von Sonnleithner, Georg Friedrich Treitschke
- Original Score
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Original Title
- Fidelio - Beethoven - Opernhaus Zürich 2008
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Studios
- Opus Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katharina Thalbach
Joseph von Sonnleithner, Georg Friedrich Treitschke
Ludwig van Beethoven
Department Leadership Roster
Katharina Thalbach
Director
Joseph von Sonnleithner
Writer
Georg Friedrich Treitschke
Writer
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What is Fidelio - Beethoven - Opernhaus Zürich 2008 about?
Translucence, transparency – warmth’ are the qualities identified by Bernard Haitink as necessary for an ideal sound performance of Beethoven's only opera, and all are present in this fantastic recording of Katharina Thalbach's 2008 production for Opernhaus Zurich. Haitink conducts the Zurich Opera Orchestra in a magnificent performance in which Leonore Overture No. 3 provides an interlude between the two scenes of the second act, following a tradition started by Gustav Mahler. German soprano Melanie Diener, in the role of Leonore, leads a brilliant cast including Alfred Muff as Rocco, Roberto Saccà as Florestan, Sandra Trattnigg as Marzelline and Christoph Strehl as Jaquino. This High Definition recording with true surround sound marks the start of the exciting collaboration between Opus Arte and Opernhaus Zurich.
Who directed Fidelio - Beethoven - Opernhaus Zürich 2008?
Fidelio - Beethoven - Opernhaus Zürich 2008 was directed by Katharina Thalbach.
Who stars in Fidelio - Beethoven - Opernhaus Zürich 2008?
The principal cast of Fidelio - Beethoven - Opernhaus Zürich 2008 includes Roberto Saccà, Melanie Diener, Alfred Muff, Sandra Trattnigg, Christoph Strehl.
When was Fidelio - Beethoven - Opernhaus Zürich 2008 released and how long is it?
Fidelio - Beethoven - Opernhaus Zürich 2008 was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Fidelio - Beethoven - Opernhaus Zürich 2008?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fidelio - Beethoven - Opernhaus Zürich 2008 was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven.