Engelbert Humperdinck's Königskinder at Opernhaus Zürich

UPC Code: 044007434574

Product Features

• Composer: Engelbert Humperdinck
• Opera Title: Königskinder
• Principal Cast:
  • Jonas Kaufmann as Königssohn
  • Isabel Rey as Gänsemagd
  • Oliver Widmer as Spielmann
  • Liliana Nikiteanu as Hexe
• Supporting Roles:Conductor: Ingo Metzmacher
  • Reinhard Mayr, Bogusław Bidziński, Marie-Thérèse Albert, Kai Florian Bischoff, Tomasz Sławinski, Anja Schlosser, Miroslav Christoff, Wiebke Lehmkuhl, Pablo Ricardo Bemsch, George Humphreys, Susanne Grobholz
• Stage Production: Jens-Daniel Herzog
• Stage Director: Nina Russi
• Set and Costume Design: Mathis Neidhardt
• Lighting Director: Jürgen Hoffmann
• Video Director: Felix Breisach
• Produced by: Opernhaus Zürich in collaboration with Clasart Classic
• Sponsor: Credit Suisse
• Sound: LPCM Stereo, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0 Surround
• Picture Format: 1080i60 full HD, Colour
• Subtitles: German (sung language), English, French, Spanish
• Region Code: All regions
• Disc Format: Blu-Ray Disc
• Duration: 180 mins
• Made in: EU
• Sung in: German
• Artwork: 2012 Decca Music Group Limited

Overview

Engelbert Humperdinck's "Königskinder" is a fairy-tale opera that captivates audiences with its poignant story of love and tragedy. This production from the Opernhaus Zürich, featuring stars like Jonas Kaufmann and Isabel Rey, is the first film production of the opera. The story follows the rugged King's Son and the beautiful Goose-girl who, despite their deep love, face insurmountable obstacles that lead to a heartbreaking end. The performance is lauded for its emotional depth, stunning visuals, and superb musical interpretation under the baton of Ingo Metzmacher.

Interesting Facts

• Jonas Kaufmann, known as "the fairy-tale prince of most opera-goers' dreams," delivers a mesmerizing performance as the King's Son.
• This production incorporates an innovative set and costume design by Mathis Neidhardt, which, along with Jürgen Hoffmann's lighting, creates a magical and immersive operatic experience.
• The opera's tragic finale, marked by the lovers' demise from eating the witch's poisoned bread, leaves a lasting impact on the audience.

Key Credits

• Music Label: Decca Music Group Limited, a Universal Music Company
• Photography: Suzanne Schwiertz
• Film Year: 2010 Opernhaus Zürich

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