Lohengrin
Synopsis
After Tristan und Isolde (2016), Parsifal (2017) and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (2018) this is the fourth installment of the exclusive, multiyear partnership between Deutsche Grammophon and the Bayreuth Festival, in which the Yellow Label is the exclusive audiovisual partner of the mythical Wagner festival, releasing each edition's new production on Blu-ray. This year, we are proud to release on Blu-ray the celebrated production of Lohengrin which was premiered on 25 July 2018, featuring an illustrious cast including Piotr Beczala and Anja Harteros in their house debuts, as well as the acclaimed return of Waltraud Meier to the Bayreuth Festival. The New York Times praised Piotr Beczala’s Lohengrin as “outstanding”, Anja Harteros [making] her impressive Bayreuth debut” as Elsa, and Ortrud “played with dominant presence by the incomparable Waltraud Meier”.
Top Cast
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Piotr Beczała
Lohengrin
Anja Harteros
Elsa von Brabant
Waltraud Meier
Ortrud
Tomasz Konieczny
Friedrich von Telramund
Georg Zeppenfeld
Heinrich der Vogler
Egils Silins
Der Heerrufer des Königs
Michael Gniffke
1. Edler
Eric Laporte
2. Edler
Kay Stiefermann
3. Edler
Timo Riihonen
4. Edler
Christian Thielemann
Self - Conductor
Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele
Self - Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 5, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuval Sharon, Michael Beyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wagner
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Lohengrin
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 29m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon, Bayreuther Festspiele
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuval Sharon, Michael Beyer
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Yuval Sharon
Director
Michael Beyer
Director
Richard Wagner
Writer
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
Neo Rauch
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lohengrin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lohengrin about?
After Tristan und Isolde (2016), Parsifal (2017) and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (2018) this is the fourth installment of the exclusive, multiyear partnership between Deutsche Grammophon and the Bayreuth Festival, in which the Yellow Label is the exclusive audiovisual partner of the mythical Wagner festival, releasing each edition's new production on Blu-ray. This year, we are proud to release on Blu-ray the celebrated production of Lohengrin which was premiered on 25 July 2018, featuring an illustrious cast including Piotr Beczala and Anja Harteros in their house debuts, as well as the acclaimed return of Waltraud Meier to the Bayreuth Festival. The New York Times praised Piotr Beczala’s Lohengrin as “outstanding”, Anja Harteros [making] her impressive Bayreuth debut” as Elsa, and Ortrud “played with dominant presence by the incomparable Waltraud Meier”.
Who directed Lohengrin?
Lohengrin was directed by Yuval Sharon, Michael Beyer.
Who stars in Lohengrin?
The principal cast of Lohengrin includes Piotr Beczała, Anja Harteros, Waltraud Meier, Tomasz Konieczny, Georg Zeppenfeld.
When was Lohengrin released and how long is it?
Lohengrin was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 3h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Lohengrin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lohengrin was composed by Richard Wagner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lohengrin?
Lohengrin holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).