Schubert: Fierrabras
Synopsis
Fierrabras of 1823 is the last of Franz Schubert’s stage works. Rarely performed to this day, this heroic-romantic opera has now been staged for the first time ever at the Salzburg Festival by famous director Peter Stein. Based on an old French 12th-century epic, the plot depicts the military conflict between Christians and Moors at the time of Charlemagne – as a backdrop to stories of love and friendship that prove to be stronger than war and hatred of otherness. The strong cast includes the “marvellously expressive miracle Dorothea Röschmann” (Die Zeit) and “Michael Schade, who exudes his exceptional tenor in Fierrabras’s heroic arias” (Der neue Merker). Under the energetic baton of lngo Metzmacher, the Vienna Philharmonic unfold “the melos, the poetry, the sweetness and the dramatic force of Schubert’s highly refined and atmospheric sound worlds” (Kleine Zeitung) in highly romantic fashion.
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Schubert's Fierrabras conducted by Ingo Metzmacher
Type: Clip • Published 2015-04-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 2015
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Stein
- Original Score
- Franz Schubert
- Original Title
- Schubert: Fierrabras
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Production Studios
- C major
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Stein
Franz Schubert
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Stein
Director
Franz Schubert
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Schubert: Fierrabras about?
Fierrabras of 1823 is the last of Franz Schubert’s stage works. Rarely performed to this day, this heroic-romantic opera has now been staged for the first time ever at the Salzburg Festival by famous director Peter Stein. Based on an old French 12th-century epic, the plot depicts the military conflict between Christians and Moors at the time of Charlemagne – as a backdrop to stories of love and friendship that prove to be stronger than war and hatred of otherness. The strong cast includes the “marvellously expressive miracle Dorothea Röschmann” (Die Zeit) and “Michael Schade, who exudes his exceptional tenor in Fierrabras’s heroic arias” (Der neue Merker). Under the energetic baton of lngo Metzmacher, the Vienna Philharmonic unfold “the melos, the poetry, the sweetness and the dramatic force of Schubert’s highly refined and atmospheric sound worlds” (Kleine Zeitung) in highly romantic fashion.
Who directed Schubert: Fierrabras?
Schubert: Fierrabras was directed by Peter Stein.
Who stars in Schubert: Fierrabras?
The principal cast of Schubert: Fierrabras includes Michael Schade, Julia Kleiter, Benjamin Bernheim, Dorothea Röschmann, Markus Werba.
When was Schubert: Fierrabras released and how long is it?
Schubert: Fierrabras was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Schubert: Fierrabras?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Schubert: Fierrabras was composed by Franz Schubert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Schubert: Fierrabras?
Schubert: Fierrabras holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).