Description
Alban Berg's Lulu - Royal Opera House by Opus Arte (2DVD)
UPC: 809478010340
Product Features
- Title: Lulu
- Composer: Alban Berg
- Conductor: Antonio Pappano
- Stage Director: Christof Loy
- Opera: Lulu (1935)
- Main Cast:Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Lulu: Agneta Eichenholz
- Dr. Schön/Jack the Ripper: Michael Volle
- Alwa: Klaus Florian Vogt
- Countess Geschwitz: Jennifer Larmore
- Schigolch: Gwynne Howell
- Animal Tamer/Acrobat: Peter Rose
- Language: German
- Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish
- Region Code: Worldwide
- Aspect Ratio: NTSC 16:9
- Sound: PCM Stereo, DTS Surround
- Running Time: 220 minutes
- Bonus Features:
- Cast gallery
- Interviews with Antonio Pappano and Agneta Eichenholz
Overview
Alban Berg’s Lulu is a powerful opera that tells the dark, intricate tale of a seductive and tragic woman whose life spirals from success to downfall. This 2009 production at the Royal Opera House, directed by Christof Loy, is known for its minimalist, stark staging, which draws attention to the psychological complexity of the characters and the richness of Berg’s haunting score. Agneta Eichenholz gives a mesmerizing performance as Lulu, with Michael Volle taking on the dual role of Dr. Schön and Jack the Ripper.
The Royal Opera House orchestra, under the baton of Antonio Pappano, brings Berg’s demanding and lush music to life. This high-definition recording captures the emotional intensity of the performance with surround sound that enhances the experience for viewers at home.
Interesting Facts
- Lulu is considered one of the most challenging operas of the 20th century, both musically and dramatically. It was left incomplete by Alban Berg at the time of his death in 1935, but the version performed in this production uses Friedrich Cerha’s orchestration of the third act, completed in 1979.
- Christof Loy’s minimalist production emphasizes the psychological depth of the characters, stripping away elaborate sets to focus on the raw human emotions.
- Antonio Pappano, the music director of the Royal Opera House, is renowned for his interpretations of complex 20th-century works, and his conducting in this production was widely praised for its clarity and precision.
Track Listing
- Act 1: Lulu’s rise to power and her manipulation of men
- Act 2: Lulu’s downfall begins
- Act 3: Lulu’s tragic end at the hands of Jack the Ripper
Publishers
- Opus Arte in association with the Royal Opera House
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