Berg: Wozzeck
Synopsis
Based on real events and drawing on Georg Büchner's revolutionary play, Alban Berg's Wozzeck turns a grimly tragic narrative of violence and murder into one of the most powerful and original operas of the 20th century. Berg's uncompromising portrayal of brutality and madness generated much controversy, but the significance of Wozzeck was soon recognised; its compelling lyrical expansiveness, large-scale dramatic gestures and remarkable musical structures producing music of overwhelming emotional intensity. The Financial Times declared this to be 'a beautiful, moving, engrossing production… this is a consummate Wozzeck, blending clarity, lyricism, compassion and crushing force.'
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Roussillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Alban Berg
- Original Score
- Alban Berg
- Original Title
- Berg: Wozzeck
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Dutch National Opera, Francois Roussillon et Associés, Mezzo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Roussillon
Alban Berg
Alban Berg
Department Leadership Roster
François Roussillon
Director
Alban Berg
Writer
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What is Berg: Wozzeck about?
Based on real events and drawing on Georg Büchner's revolutionary play, Alban Berg's Wozzeck turns a grimly tragic narrative of violence and murder into one of the most powerful and original operas of the 20th century. Berg's uncompromising portrayal of brutality and madness generated much controversy, but the significance of Wozzeck was soon recognised; its compelling lyrical expansiveness, large-scale dramatic gestures and remarkable musical structures producing music of overwhelming emotional intensity. The Financial Times declared this to be 'a beautiful, moving, engrossing production… this is a consummate Wozzeck, blending clarity, lyricism, compassion and crushing force.'
Who directed Berg: Wozzeck?
Berg: Wozzeck was directed by François Roussillon.
Who stars in Berg: Wozzeck?
The principal cast of Berg: Wozzeck includes Christopher Maltman, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Marcel Beekman, Willard White, Jason Bridges.
When was Berg: Wozzeck released and how long is it?
Berg: Wozzeck was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Berg: Wozzeck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Berg: Wozzeck was composed by Alban Berg.