Description

Arnold Schönberg: "Moses und Aron" DVD - A Vienna State Opera Triumph

UPC: 807280125993

Product Features

Title: Arnold Schönberg: Moses und Aron - Opera Fragment in Two Acts
Director: Reto Nickler
Conductor: Daniele Gatti
Orchestra: Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Slovak Philharmonic Chorus
Performers: Franz Grundheber, Thomas Moser, Ildikó Raimondi, Janina Baechle, Peter Jelosits, Georg Tichy, Alexandru Moisiuc, Morten Frank Larsen
Production: Vienna State Opera, ORF
Live Recording: 2006
Sound Format: DTS 5.1, DD 5.1, PCM Stereo
Menu Languages: English, German, French, Spanish
Subtitle Languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian
Running Time: 110 minutes (plus 24 minutes of interviews)
Picture Format: 16:9
Region Code: Worldwide (DVD/NTSC, Dual Layer)
ISBN: 9783941311251

Overview

Arnold Schönberg's Moses und Aron is a profound and challenging work, known for its complex twelve-tone technique and deep theological themes. This production, directed by Reto Nickler and conducted by Daniele Gatti, was recorded live at the Vienna State Opera in 2006. Featuring Franz Grundheber as Moses and Thomas Moser as Aron, this DVD captures the intense and powerful performances of one of the 20th century's most significant operas. The special features include interviews with the lead performers and director, offering valuable insights into the creation of this remarkable production.

Interesting Facts

Opera Fragment: Moses und Aron is an unfinished opera, with Schönberg completing only two of the intended three acts. This DVD includes a text gallery that presents the unfinished third act.
Cultural Significance: Moses und Aron is one of Schönberg's most ambitious works, reflecting his deep engagement with Jewish identity and faith through the medium of modernist music.
Rare Performance: This production by the Vienna State Opera is notable for its meticulous attention to the demanding vocal and orchestral requirements of Schönberg's score.