Berg: Lulu
“Recorded at Opernhaus Zürich, November 2002.”
Synopsis
Since its premiere on 2 June 1937 in Zurich, Alban Berg's second opera "Lulu" has the reputation of being surrounded by scandals. On the one hand, this is due to the dubious character of the subject, the man-eating femme fatale, which Berg had taken from Frank Wedekind's two Lulu tragedies – "The Earth Spirit" and "Pandora's Box" – and combined into one opera libretto. On the other hand, Berg's widow had (for personal reasons) repeatedly refused to have the opera completed, which was unfinished when Berg died. This video is of the unfinished two-act torso of "Lulu."
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Laura Aikin
Lulu
Cornelia Kallisch
Countess Geschwitz
Peter Keller
Medical Specialist
Steve Davislim
Painter
Alfred Muff
Dr. Schön
Peter Straka
Alwa
Guido Götzen
Schigolch
Andrea Bönig
Schoolboy
Katharina Peetz
Dresser
Rolf Haunstein
Animal Trainer/Acrobat
Martin Zysset
Prince/Manservant
Werner Gröschel
Theatre Director
Lynn Lange
Child
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sven-Eric Bechtolf, Thomas Grimm
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Wedekind, Alban Berg
- Original Title
- Berg: Lulu
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Production Studios
- Opernhaus Zürich
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sven-Eric Bechtolf, Thomas Grimm
Frank Wedekind, Alban Berg
Bernhard Fleischer
Department Leadership Roster
Marianne Glittenberg
Costume Design
Sven-Eric Bechtolf
Director
Bernhard Fleischer
Producer
Thomas Grimm
Director
Frank Wedekind
Writer
Alban Berg
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Berg: Lulu.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Berg: Lulu
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What is Berg: Lulu about?
Since its premiere on 2 June 1937 in Zurich, Alban Berg's second opera "Lulu" has the reputation of being surrounded by scandals. On the one hand, this is due to the dubious character of the subject, the man-eating femme fatale, which Berg had taken from Frank Wedekind's two Lulu tragedies – "The Earth Spirit" and "Pandora's Box" – and combined into one opera libretto. On the other hand, Berg's widow had (for personal reasons) repeatedly refused to have the opera completed, which was unfinished when Berg died. This video is of the unfinished two-act torso of "Lulu."
Who directed Berg: Lulu?
Berg: Lulu was directed by Sven-Eric Bechtolf, Thomas Grimm.
Who stars in Berg: Lulu?
The principal cast of Berg: Lulu includes Laura Aikin, Cornelia Kallisch, Peter Keller, Steve Davislim, Alfred Muff.
When was Berg: Lulu released and how long is it?
Berg: Lulu was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 44m.