Johann Strauss: Simplicius
Synopsis
Operetta in three acts / Sung in German Five years after Wagner's "Parsifal," Johann Strauss II presented "Simplicius" in the Theater an der Wien. Neither an opera nor an operetta, it was a work that did not fit into any of the pre-defined categories. On the 100th anniversary of the composer's death in 1999, the Zurich opera house presented a new production, the work's Swiss premiere. This production picked up on various impulses from the history of the works origin, using them to create a unique version of the piece. Here, for example, is the "Donauweibchen" incorporated shortly before the end. The Austrian-born chief conductor of the Zurich opera house, Franz Welser-Möst, has left his mark as a native speaker on this "Simplicius" production both here and elsewhere.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Pountney
- Original Title
- Johann Strauss: Simplicius
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Pountney
Department Leadership Roster
David Pountney
Director
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What is Johann Strauss: Simplicius about?
Operetta in three acts / Sung in German Five years after Wagner's "Parsifal," Johann Strauss II presented "Simplicius" in the Theater an der Wien. Neither an opera nor an operetta, it was a work that did not fit into any of the pre-defined categories. On the 100th anniversary of the composer's death in 1999, the Zurich opera house presented a new production, the work's Swiss premiere. This production picked up on various impulses from the history of the works origin, using them to create a unique version of the piece. Here, for example, is the "Donauweibchen" incorporated shortly before the end. The Austrian-born chief conductor of the Zurich opera house, Franz Welser-Möst, has left his mark as a native speaker on this "Simplicius" production both here and elsewhere.
Who directed Johann Strauss: Simplicius?
Johann Strauss: Simplicius was directed by David Pountney.
Who stars in Johann Strauss: Simplicius?
The principal cast of Johann Strauss: Simplicius includes Michael Volle, Martin Zysset, Rolf Haunstein, Elizabeth Magnuson, Piotr Beczała.
When was Johann Strauss: Simplicius released and how long is it?
Johann Strauss: Simplicius was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.