Description
Alban Berg - Wozzeck: Opernhaus Zürich DVD
UPC: 4260234831177
Product Features
- Title: Wozzeck
- Composer: Alban Berg
- Orchestra: Philharmonia Zürich
- Conductor: Fabio Luisi
- Stage Director: Andreas Homoki
- Main Cast:Chorus: Chor der Oper Zürich
- Wozzeck: Christian Gerhaher
- Marie: Gun-Brit Barkmin
- Drum Major: Brandon Jovanovich
- Andres: Mauro Peter
- Captain: Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke
- Doctor: Lars Woldt
- Chorus Master: Jürg Hämmerli
- Set and Costume Designer: Michael Levine
- Lighting Designer: Franck Evin
- Recording Venue: Opernhaus Zürich
- Recording Date: September 2015
- Producer: Paul Smaczny
- TV Director: Michael Beyer
- Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9
- Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
- Subtitles: German, English, French, Japanese, Korean
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Total Run Time: 100 minutes
- Publisher: Accentus Music
Overview
This striking production of Alban Berg’s "Wozzeck" at Opernhaus Zürich presents an intense and visually arresting adaptation of one of the 20th century’s most significant operas. Under the direction of Andreas Homoki, with innovative set and costume design by Michael Levine, this version of Wozzeck explores the psychological torment and social degradation faced by the title character in a stark, modernistic staging.
Fabio Luisi leads the Philharmonia Zürich in a powerful musical interpretation, with baritone Christian Gerhaher in the role of Wozzeck and Gun-Brit Barkmin as Marie. Gerhaher’s portrayal is particularly noted for its emotional depth, capturing Wozzeck’s tragic plight with poignant intensity. Recorded in high-definition, this DVD offers an immersive experience, capturing the haunting score, disturbing themes, and profound insights into human suffering that define Berg’s masterpiece.
Interesting Facts
- Renowned Cast and Crew: Christian Gerhaher, celebrated for his expressive baritone, delivers a riveting performance as Wozzeck. Gun-Brit Barkmin, known for her powerful stage presence, adds emotional weight as Marie.
- Andreas Homoki’s Vision: Homoki’s minimalist yet impactful staging strips down the production to highlight the psychological tension, enhancing the bleak and oppressive atmosphere central to the story.
- High-Definition Production: Filmed by Michael Beyer in collaboration with Accentus Music and Arte Concert, this recording captures every detail of the performance in excellent visual and audio quality.
- Berg’s Expressionist Masterpiece: Wozzeck is one of the first operas to employ atonality to depict complex psychological states, marking a milestone in modern music and operatic storytelling.
Track Highlights
- Act I: Introduction to Wozzeck’s daily struggles and his oppressive relationships with the Captain and the Doctor.
- Act II: The unfolding drama as Marie’s betrayal pushes Wozzeck to a breaking point.
- Act III: The climactic and tragic descent into madness and despair, ending in Wozzeck’s ultimate downfall.
Publisher
Accentus Music
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