Waltraud Meier: I follow a voice within me
Synopsis
Waltraud Meier is “La Wagnerissima”, the queen of Wagner’s repertoire. In her very personal account “I follow a voice within me”, we enter her world and learn about her motivations, aspirations, and her joyful way of pursuing them. In addition to personal insights, this truly ingenious portrait presents Waltraud Meier on stage and in rehearsal in her most celebrated Wagner roles and as an interpreter of Mahler’s Lieder. It becomes clear how she coined today’s musical world when other great musicians such as Daniel Barenboim or Plácido Domingo speak about her and her work. This beautiful portrait of one of the greatest interpreters of our time is rounded off with a powerful recording of Mahler’s “Lied von der Erde”.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Annette Schreier
- Original Title
- Waltraud Meier: I follow a voice within me
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Annette Schreier
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Annette Schreier
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What is Waltraud Meier: I follow a voice within me about?
Waltraud Meier is “La Wagnerissima”, the queen of Wagner’s repertoire. In her very personal account “I follow a voice within me”, we enter her world and learn about her motivations, aspirations, and her joyful way of pursuing them. In addition to personal insights, this truly ingenious portrait presents Waltraud Meier on stage and in rehearsal in her most celebrated Wagner roles and as an interpreter of Mahler’s Lieder. It becomes clear how she coined today’s musical world when other great musicians such as Daniel Barenboim or Plácido Domingo speak about her and her work. This beautiful portrait of one of the greatest interpreters of our time is rounded off with a powerful recording of Mahler’s “Lied von der Erde”.
Who directed Waltraud Meier: I follow a voice within me?
Waltraud Meier: I follow a voice within me was directed by Annette Schreier.
Who stars in Waltraud Meier: I follow a voice within me?
The principal cast of Waltraud Meier: I follow a voice within me includes Waltraud Meier, Siegfried Jerusalem, Daniel Barenboim, Plácido Domingo, Hans Sotin.
When was Waltraud Meier: I follow a voice within me released and how long is it?
Waltraud Meier: I follow a voice within me was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.