Daphne
Synopsis
Daphne, Op. 82, is an opera in one act by Richard Strauss, subtitled "Bucolic Tragedy in One Act". The German libretto was by Joseph Gregor. The opera is based loosely on the mythological figure Daphne from Ovid's Metamorphoses and includes elements taken from The Bacchae by Euripides.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolf Hartmann
- Original Title
- Daphne
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolf Hartmann
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Rudolf Hartmann
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What is Daphne about?
Daphne, Op. 82, is an opera in one act by Richard Strauss, subtitled "Bucolic Tragedy in One Act". The German libretto was by Joseph Gregor. The opera is based loosely on the mythological figure Daphne from Ovid's Metamorphoses and includes elements taken from The Bacchae by Euripides.
Who directed Daphne?
Daphne was directed by Rudolf Hartmann.
Who stars in Daphne?
The principal cast of Daphne includes Stefania Woytowicz, Fritz Wunderlich, James King, Gottlob Frick, Hertha Töpper.
When was Daphne released and how long is it?
Daphne was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.