Description

A Streetcar Named Desire: World Premiere Performance by San Francisco Opera

Product Features

Format: DVD, PAL
Audio Language: Instrumental with English Libretto
Subtitles: Not specified, includes Special Feature Trailer
Picture Format: 16:9
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Region Code: 2, 3
Running Time: 167 Minutes
Publisher: Arthaus Musik
UPC: 4006680101385

Overview

Dive into the tumultuous world of Tennessee Williams' masterpiece as it is transformed into an opera by Sir André Previn. Recorded live at the San Francisco Opera, this DVD captures the world première performance of "A Streetcar Named Desire," an opera in three acts with a libretto by Philip Littell. This groundbreaking production, commissioned by the San Francisco Opera, breathes musical life into Williams' iconic characters, exploring themes of desire, mental fragility, and the brutal reality of life in New Orleans' French Quarter.

Key Features

Stellar Cast: Featuring Renée Fleming as Blanche DuBois, Elizabeth Futral as Stella Kowalski, Rodney Gilfry as Stanley Kowalski, and Anthony Dean Griffey as Harold Mitchell.
Renowned Production Team: Music directed by Sir André Previn, staged by Colin Graham, with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra.
Based on a Classic: Adapted from Tennessee Williams' celebrated play, offering a new perspective on a timeless story.

Special Features

Pre-concert Talk: Gain deeper insights into the opera with an introduction by music director Sir André Previn and other key figures.
High-Quality Production: Immerse yourself in high-definition visuals and pristine audio quality that bring this operatic adaptation to life.