Carl Orff's Astutuli - A Bavarian Comedy on DVD

UPC: 4010228085259

Product Features

• Composer: Carl Orff
• Conductor: Mark Mast
• Stage Director: Hellmuth Matiasek
• Main Cast: Michael Schanze as the Entertainer (Gagler)
• Ensemble: World Theatre Choirs Andechs, Young Munich Philharmonic Orchestra
• Stage and Costume Design: Thomas Pekny
• Lighting Design: Georg Boeshenz
• Assistant Choreographers: Günter Pick, Carlos Carasquilla
• Choir Production: Gernot Schwickert, Mark Mast
• Picture Format: PAL, 16:9 color
• Sound Format: Dolby Digital 5.1
• Subtitles: German, English
• Region Code: 0 (worldwide)
• Total Running Time: 105 minutes
• Publisher: WERGO
• Language: German

Overview

Experience Carl Orff's Astutuli, a Bavarian satire rich with humor and societal critique. This musical comedy, brought to life by the renowned composer, delves into the nature of deception. The title Astutuli translates to the "super-bright," portraying cunning individuals who fall victim to a clever scam artist. In a dramatic unfolding, characters shed their rationality, followed by their possessions and dignity, as they are drawn into a world of fantasy and manipulation orchestrated by the Entertainer, the “Gagler.” His parting words, "Everything is make-believe!" resonate through this comedic, yet cautionary tale.

The ensemble performance, including the Young Munich Philharmonic Orchestra and the World Theatre Choirs Andechs, conveys Orff's signature Bavarian style, blending lively music with regional dialect. With stage direction by Hellmuth Matiasek and evocative stage and costume design by Thomas Pekny, Astutuli enchants with its vibrant storytelling and rhythmic authenticity.

Interesting Facts

• Astutuli is one of Orff’s lesser-known works but is celebrated for its unique combination of satire, Bavarian culture, and rhythmic intensity.
• Known for his compositions like Carmina Burana, Carl Orff composed Astutuli in a distinctive Bavarian dialect, adding to its authenticity and regional charm.
• The recording was filmed at the scenic Kloster Andechs in Bavaria, a fitting location that enhances the rustic, folklore-inspired atmosphere.
• Michael Schanze, playing the role of the Gagler, is a well-known German actor and entertainer, adding depth and flair to the con-man role.

Publishers

• Published by: Schott Music, Mainz, Germany
• Distributor: WERGO

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