Arnold Schönberg's Moses und Aron: A Vision Unfinished

UPC: 0807280125993

Product Features

• Composer: Arnold Schönberg
• Opera Fragment in Two Acts
• Cast: Franz Grundheber, Ildikó Raimondi, Thomas Moser, Janina Boechle, Peter Jelosits, Morten Frank Larsen, Georg Tichy, Alexandru Moisiuc
• Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera & Stage Orchestra
• Vienna State Opera Chorus & Extra-chorus
• Slovak Philharmonic Chorus
• Conducted by: Daniele Gatti
• Stage Direction: Reto Nickler
• Chorus Master: Norbert Balatsch/Janko Kastelic
• Set Design & Costumes: Wolfgang Gussmann, Susana Mendoza
• Directed for TV by: Claus Viller
• Special Features: Interviews and the unfinished third act in a text gallery
• Sound Format: DTS 5.1/DD 5.1/PCM Stereo
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Menu Languages: GB, D, F, SP
• Subtitle Languages: GB, D (Original Language), F, SP, IT
• Region Code: Worldwide, NTSC
• Running Time: 110 Min + 24 Min of Special Features

Overview

Arnold Schönberg's Moses und Aron is a profound opera fragment that delves into the complexities of faith, leadership, and communication. This DVD captures a captivating live performance from the Vienna State Opera in 2006, under the baton of Daniele Gatti. Schönberg's atonal composition, combined with philosophical libretto, makes for an enthralling experience. The opera stars Franz Grundheber and Thomas Moser in leading roles, supported by a talented ensemble including Ildikó Raimondi and Janina Boechle. This release also includes exclusive interviews with the cast and creative team, offering deeper insights into the production's challenges and triumphs.

Interesting Facts

• Moses und Aron, despite being one of Schönberg's masterpieces, remains an unfinished work with only two of the intended three acts completed.
• The opera explores themes of communication and the ineffability of the divine, which are reflected in Schönberg's innovative use of the twelve-tone technique.
• This production offers a unique approach to the unfinished third act, presenting it in a text gallery format for viewers to contemplate what could have been.

Key Credits

• Franz Grundheber as Moses
• Thomas Moser as Aron
• Conductor: Daniele Gatti
• Stage Director: Reto Nickler

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