Arnold Schönberg - Moses und Aron (DVD)

UPC 3760115301368

Overview:

Arnold Schönberg's avant-garde opera Moses und Aron comes to life in this powerful DVD recording, featuring the Orchestre et Chœurs de l'Opéra National de Paris under the direction of Philippe Jordan. This two-act opera, completed in 1954, explores themes of faith, communication, and divine law. Renowned stage director Romeo Castellucci brings a unique vision to the production, designing not only the stage direction but also the set, costumes, and lighting. This intense interpretation, featuring Thomas Johannes Mayer as Moses and John Graham-Hall as Aron, provides a visually and musically arresting experience.

Product Features:

• Format: DVD, NTSC, All Regions
• Audio Options: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Total Runtime: 113 minutes
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Korean, Japanese
• Included Performers:Special Features: Includes a booklet with insights into the production
  • Moses: Thomas Johannes Mayer
  • Aron: John Graham-Hall
  • Additional Cast: Julie Davis, Catherine Wyn-Roger, Nicky Spence, Michael Pflumm, Chae Wook Lim, Christopher Purves, and Ralf Lukas

Interesting Facts:

• Visionary Staging by Castellucci: Romeo Castellucci, known for his bold and provocative stagecraft, enhances Schönberg’s themes with minimalist, symbolic visuals, creating a stark contrast that mirrors the opera’s philosophical underpinnings.
• Renowned Conductor: Philippe Jordan, the Paris Opera’s Music Director, expertly navigates Schönberg’s challenging score, delivering a balanced interpretation that emphasizes both the opera’s atonal structure and its lyrical passages.
• International Acclaim: This production, a collaboration with Teatro Real Madrid, received widespread praise for its innovative staging and profound exploration of theological and existential themes.
• Historical Context: Moses und Aron is one of Schönberg’s most ambitious works, encapsulating his journey toward atonality and reflecting his philosophical engagement with Jewish faith and identity.

Publishers:

Produced by: Arte France, Opéra National de Paris, BelAir Media
Directed for TV by: François-René Martin
Coproduction: With the support of Fondation AROP, Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée

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