Der Rosenkavalier: A Salzburg Festival Highlight

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Product Features

• Composer: Richard Strauss
• Opera: Der Rosenkavalier
• Libretto: Hugo von Hofmannsthal
• Performance Year: 2004
• Festival: Salzburger Festspiele
• Main Cast:Conductor: Semyon Bychkov
  • Adrianne Pieczonka (Feldmarschallin)
  • Franz Hawlata (Baron Ochs)
  • Angelika Kirchschlager (Octavian)
  • Franz Grundheber (Faninal)
  • Miah Persson (Sophie)
  • Ingrid Kaiserfeld (Valzacchi)
  • Jeffrey Francis (Marianne Leitmetzerin)
  • Elena Batoukova (Annina)
  • Florian Boesch (Polizeikommissar)
• Stage Director: Robert Carsen
• Chorus Master: Rupert Huber
• Orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker
• Set & Costume Design: Peter Pabst
• Lighting: Robert Carsen, Peter van Praet
• Directed for Television and Video by: Brian Large
• Production Company: A co-production of the ORF and ARTE in cooperation with the Salzburger Festspiele
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Subtitles: GB, DE, FR, ES, IT
• Region Code: 0
• Running Time: 201 minutes
• Media Type: DVD, NTSC format

Overview

"Der Rosenkavalier" by Richard Strauss, with a libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, is a comedic opera in three acts that was magnificently brought to life at the 2004 Salzburger Festspiele. Directed by Robert Carsen and conducted by Semyon Bychkov, this production stars an exceptional cast including Adrianne Pieczonka, Franz Hawlata, and Angelika Kirchschlager. The opera, set in 18th-century Vienna, intricately weaves themes of love, intrigue, and societal expectations through the lives of its characters, all set to Strauss's lush orchestration. This DVD captures the grandeur and wit of Strauss's masterpiece with innovative staging and world-class musical artistry.

Interesting Facts

• Stellar Cast: The production features internationally renowned artists, making it a highlight of the Salzburg Festival.
• Innovative Direction: Robert Carsen's direction provides a fresh and modern perspective on this classic opera.
• Wiener Philharmoniker: One of the world's leading orchestras, their performance under Bychkov's baton is both nuanced and powerful.
• Critical Acclaim: This production of "Der Rosenkavalier" has been praised for its musical excellence, innovative staging, and the compelling performances of its lead actors.

Key Credits

• Librettist: Hugo von Hofmannsthal
• Main Cast: Adrianne Pieczonka, Franz Hawlata, Angelika Kirchschlager, Miah Persson, and others
• Orchestra & Chorus: Wiener Philharmoniker, Chorus of the Frankfurter Oper
• Conductor: Semyon Bychkov
• Production Design: Peter Pabst

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