Der Zwerg
Synopsis
The Spanish crown princess receives a very special present: a little person. To everyone’s amusement, he is unaware of his small stature. Before long feelings develop between the pair, but what chance do they have in a world where appearance is everything? Based on a story by Oscar Wilde, Der Zwerg (The Dwarf) is perhaps Zemlinsky’s best-known and most powerful opera. The performance marks both the first production of rising star Lorenzo Viotti as principal conductor at Dutch National Opera and the operatic debut of film and theatre director Nanouk Leopold. The heldentenor Clay Hilley performs the title role, while Infanta Clara is interpreted by soprano Lenneke Ruiten.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nanouk Leopold
- Screenplay & Story
- Georg C. Klaren
- Original Title
- Der Zwerg
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nanouk Leopold
Georg C. Klaren
Department Leadership Roster
Nanouk Leopold
Director
Georg C. Klaren
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What is Der Zwerg about?
The Spanish crown princess receives a very special present: a little person. To everyone’s amusement, he is unaware of his small stature. Before long feelings develop between the pair, but what chance do they have in a world where appearance is everything? Based on a story by Oscar Wilde, Der Zwerg (The Dwarf) is perhaps Zemlinsky’s best-known and most powerful opera. The performance marks both the first production of rising star Lorenzo Viotti as principal conductor at Dutch National Opera and the operatic debut of film and theatre director Nanouk Leopold. The heldentenor Clay Hilley performs the title role, while Infanta Clara is interpreted by soprano Lenneke Ruiten.
Who directed Der Zwerg?
Der Zwerg was directed by Nanouk Leopold.
Who stars in Der Zwerg?
The principal cast of Der Zwerg includes Lenneke Ruiten, Annette Dasch, Derek Welton, Clay Hilley.
When was Der Zwerg released and how long is it?
Der Zwerg was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.