Description

Eugen d'Albert: Tiefland - Opernhaus Zürich (2 DVD)

UPC: 5099923448292

Product Features

Title: Tiefland by Eugen d'Albert
Conductor: Franz Welser-Möst
Performers:Orchestra & Chorus: Zurich Opera House Orchestra and Chorus
- Sebastiano: Matthias Goerne
- Pedro: Peter Seiffert
- Marta: Petra Maria Schnitzer
- Tommaso: László Polgár
- Pepa: Christiane Kohl
- Antonia: Liuba Chuchrova
- Rosalia: Kismara Pessati
- Nuri: Eva Liebau
- Nando: Rudolf Schasching
- Boy: Michael Mrosek
Chorus Master: Ernst Raffelsberger
Production by: Matthias Hartmann
Set Design: Volker Hintermeier
Costume Design: Su Bühler
Lighting Design: Jürgen Hoffmann
Video Design: Sven Ortel
Choreography: Teresa Rotemberg
Dramatic Adviser: Michael Küster
Directed for TV/DVD by: Felix Breisach
Running Time: 142 minutes
Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9
Disc Format: 2 x DVD-9
Audio Formats:Region Code: Region-Free (NTSC, compatible with modern PAL systems)
- LPCM Stereo
- Dolby 5.0 Digital Surround
- DTS 5.0 Surround
Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian

Overview

Eugen d'Albert’s Tiefland is brought to life in this powerful production from Opernhaus Zürich, conducted by Franz Welser-Möst and directed by Matthias Hartmann. Filmed live at the Zurich Opera House, this EMI Classics DVD presents a dramatic and musically stirring interpretation of the opera, which tells a gripping story of love, betrayal, and moral struggle set in the Pyrenees.

Matthias Goerne stars as Sebastiano, with Peter Seiffert as Pedro, and Petra Maria Schnitzer as Marta. Their performances capture the intense emotional depth of the characters, supported by a strong ensemble cast including László Polgár as Tommaso. This production highlights the emotional intensity of the plot, with a focus on the destructive power of desire and the struggle for redemption.

With a runtime of approximately 142 minutes, this 2-disc DVD set offers a rich viewing experience, featuring subtitles in multiple languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian). The DVD also includes high-quality audio formats, providing an immersive listening experience with options for LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital Surround, and DTS Surround.

Interesting Facts

Tiefland is based on Angel Guimerà’s play Terra baixa and is considered one of Eugen d'Albert’s most successful operas, known for its lush orchestration and dramatic tension.
Peter Seiffert, one of the foremost heldentenors, brings intensity to the role of Pedro, a shepherd caught in a web of manipulation and passion.
Matthias Goerne, renowned for his mastery of Lieder, delivers a commanding performance as Sebastiano, the landowner who seeks to control both Marta and Pedro.
This production is noted for its minimalist yet evocative stage design by Volker Hintermeier, which complements the emotional complexity of the opera.

Track Listing

Act I: Introduction to the characters and setting in the Pyrenees. Sebastiano schemes to manipulate Marta and Pedro.
Act II: Emotional confrontations unfold as Pedro realizes the depth of Sebastiano's deceit.
Act III: The climactic resolution, where the characters face the consequences of their actions.