Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Synopsis
A classic production from the Bayreuth Festival is made available here for the first time on DVD! Staged and directed by Richard Wagner’s grandson Wolfgang Wagner at the Bayreuther Festspiele in 1999, this production of Wagner’s only comic opera features an all-star cast and the Bayreuther Festspiele chorus and orchestra under the direction of Daniel Barenboim.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Robert Holl
Hans Sachs (bass-baritone)
Matthias Hölle
Veit Pogner (bass)
Bernhard Schneider
Kunz Vogelgesang (tenor)
Roman Trekel
Konrad Nachtigall (bass)
Andreas Schmidt
Sixtus Beckmesser (baritone)
Hans-Joachim Ketelsen
Fritz Kothner (bass)
Torsten Kerl
Balthasar Zorn (tenor)
Peter Maus
Ulrich Eißlinger (tenor)
Helmut Pampuch
Augustin Moser (tenor)
Alfred Reiter
Hans Schwarz (bass)
Jyrki Korhonen
Hans Foltz (bass)
Peter Seiffert
Walther von Stolzing (tenor)
Endrik Wottrich
David (tenor)
Emily Magee
Eva (soprano)
Birgitta Svendén
Magdalene (soprano)
Kwangchul Youn
Ein Nachtwächer (bass)
Sándor Nagy Sólyom
Hermann Ortel (bass)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Wagner
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 4h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Wagner
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Wagner
Director
Richard Wagner
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg about?
A classic production from the Bayreuth Festival is made available here for the first time on DVD! Staged and directed by Richard Wagner’s grandson Wolfgang Wagner at the Bayreuther Festspiele in 1999, this production of Wagner’s only comic opera features an all-star cast and the Bayreuther Festspiele chorus and orchestra under the direction of Daniel Barenboim.
Who directed Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg?
Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg was directed by Wolfgang Wagner.
Who stars in Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg?
The principal cast of Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg includes Robert Holl, Matthias Hölle, Bernhard Schneider, Roman Trekel, Andreas Schmidt.
When was Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg released and how long is it?
Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 4h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg was composed by Richard Wagner.