Wagner: Tannhäuser
Synopsis
David Alden's production of Wagner's grand romantic opera was recorded at the National Theatre in Munich, with Bayerische Staatsoper, in September 1994. Shot over three days by leading opera director Brian Large, this recording benefits from the ideal technical conditions made possible by a closed session. Alden, one of the most iconoclastic interpreters of classical opera, stirs up the visionary, erotic, and archetypal elements in Wagner's work. The cold, forbidding aspect of the stylized and predominantly monochrome sets and costumes by Roni Toren and Buki Shiff manifests the strait-jacket of tradition from which Tannhäuser seeks to free himself in this powerful opera.
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TANNHÄUSER (Trailer) | Richard Wagner | David Alden | Zubin Mehta | Bayerisches StaatsorchesterOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2023-08-30
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René Kollo
Tannhäuser
Waltraud Meier
Venus
Bernd Weikl
Wolfram von Eschenbach
Nadine Secunde
Elisabeth
Jan-Hendrik Rootering
Hermann
Claes-Håkan Ahnsjö
Walther von der Vogelweide
Hans Günter Nöcker
Biterolf
James Anderson
Heinrich der Schreiber
Gerhard Auer
Reinmar von Zweter
Johannes Pohl
Hirt
Zubin Mehta
Self - Conductor
Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Self - Orchestra
Ballett der Bayerischen Staatsoper
Self - Ballet
Tölzer Knabenchor
Self - Chorus
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 2015
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Alden
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Wagner: Tannhäuser
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 13m
- Production Studios
- Bayerische Staatsoper, BR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Alden
Richard Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
David Alden
Director
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wagner: Tannhäuser
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What is Wagner: Tannhäuser about?
David Alden's production of Wagner's grand romantic opera was recorded at the National Theatre in Munich, with Bayerische Staatsoper, in September 1994. Shot over three days by leading opera director Brian Large, this recording benefits from the ideal technical conditions made possible by a closed session. Alden, one of the most iconoclastic interpreters of classical opera, stirs up the visionary, erotic, and archetypal elements in Wagner's work. The cold, forbidding aspect of the stylized and predominantly monochrome sets and costumes by Roni Toren and Buki Shiff manifests the strait-jacket of tradition from which Tannhäuser seeks to free himself in this powerful opera.
Who directed Wagner: Tannhäuser?
Wagner: Tannhäuser was directed by David Alden.
Who stars in Wagner: Tannhäuser?
The principal cast of Wagner: Tannhäuser includes René Kollo, Waltraud Meier, Bernd Weikl, Nadine Secunde, Jan-Hendrik Rootering.
When was Wagner: Tannhäuser released and how long is it?
Wagner: Tannhäuser was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 3h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Wagner: Tannhäuser?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wagner: Tannhäuser was composed by Richard Wagner.