Description

Aribert Reimann: "Die Gespenstersonate" DVD - A Groundbreaking Opera from Berlin

UPC: 807280165791

Product Features

Title: Aribert Reimann: Die Gespenstersonate - Chamber Opera
Libretto: Based on August Strindberg's work, adapted by Aribert Reimann and Uwe Schendel
Conductor: Friedemann Layer
Stage Director: Heinz Lukas-Kindermann
Stage and Costume Design: Dietrich Schoras
Orchestra: Junge Deutsche Philharmonie, Ensemble Modern
Performers: Hans Günter Nöcker, Martha Mödl, Horst Hiestermann, David Knutson, Gudrun Sieber, Donald Grobe, William Dooley, Barbara Scherler, Kaja Borris
Production: Deutsche Oper Berlin, Berliner Festspiele, Sender Freies Berlin (SFB)
Live Recording: 1984, Deutsche Oper Berlin
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Subtitles: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian
Running Time: 88 minutes
Picture Format: 4:3
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
ISBN: 807280165791

Overview

Aribert Reimann’s Die Gespenstersonate (The Ghost Sonata) is a chamber opera based on the play by August Strindberg. This world premiere recording from 1984 at the Deutsche Oper Berlin is a significant event in contemporary opera. The opera, conducted by Friedemann Layer and staged by Heinz Lukas-Kindermann, features an outstanding cast including Hans Günter Nöcker and Martha Mödl. The score, characterized by its dense dramaturgical depth, showcases Reimann's skill in the chamber music genre. This production is a must-see for those interested in modern opera and the innovative works of Aribert Reimann.

Interesting Facts

World Premiere: This DVD captures the world premiere performance of Die Gespenstersonate at the Deutsche Oper Berlin in 1984.
Critical Reception: Der Tagesspiegel praised the opera for its rich expression and the rewarding experience it offers upon repeated viewing.
Unique Production: The collaboration between Deutsche Oper Berlin, Berliner Festspiele, and Sender Freies Berlin (SFB) highlights the cultural significance of this production.