Festive Reopening of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden – Scenes from Goethe's Faust by Robert Schumann (DVD Video)

Product Information

• UPC: 4058407094180
• Product Type: DVD Video
• Label: Unitel / Arthaus Musik
• Genre: Opera, Live Performance, Classical Music, Concert
• Composer: Robert Schumann
• Work: Scenes from Goethe's Faust
• Performance Venue: Staatsoper Unter den Linden
• Original Language: German
• Subtitles: English, German, Japanese, Korean
• Running Time: 148 minutes
• Picture Format: 16:9 NTSC
• Audio Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.0
• Region: 0 (Worldwide)
• Disc Format: DVD (Dual Layer)

Overview

Celebrate the festive reopening of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden with this extraordinary live performance of Robert Schumann’s Scenes from Goethe’s Faust. In this unique production, celebrated stage director Jürgen Flimm embellishes Schumann's episodic concert piece with dramatic scenes from Goethe's timeless play. Featuring texts drawn from Goethe’s Faust I and Faust II, the performance brings together internationally acclaimed opera ensemble members in roles that resonate with both power and precision.

Product Features

• Exceptional Cast & Performances:
  • Faust/Doctor Marianus: Roman Trekel
  • Gretchen/Una Poenitentium: Elsa Dreisig
  • Mephistopheles/Evil Spirit/Pater Profundus: René Pape
  • Supporting Actors: André Jung (Faust) and Sven-Eric Bechtolf (Mephistopheles), with Gretchen portrayed by Meike Droste
• Artistic Leadership:
  • Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
  • Orchestra: Staatskapelle Berlin
  • Chorus: Staatsoperchor, led by Chorus Master Martin Wright
  • Stage Direction: Jürgen Flimm
  • Set Design: Markus Lupertz
  • Video Direction: Michael Beyer
• Innovative Staging:
  • This production fuses Schumann’s music with dramatic interpretations of Goethe’s Faust, creating a richly textured narrative that captures both the romantic and the transcendent.
• Technical Excellence:
  • Presented in high-quality 16:9 NTSC format with immersive audio options (PCM Stereo and DTS 5.0), ensuring an engaging home viewing experience.

Interesting Facts

• Historic Reopening:
  • This production marks the festive reopening of the iconic Staatsoper Unter den Linden, a moment of renewal and celebration in the world of opera.
• Fusion of Art Forms:
  • The performance uniquely blends Robert Schumann’s musical adaptation with scenes from Goethe’s Faust, highlighting the enduring interplay between music and literature.
• Renowned Collaboration:
  • Under the visionary direction of Jürgen Flimm and the masterful conducting of Daniel Barenboim, the ensemble of Staatskapelle Berlin and Staatsoperchor delivers a performance that has been lauded for its emotional intensity and artistic innovation.
• Cultural Significance:
  • This production is a co-production of Unitel and Arthaus Musik in cooperation with ZDF and Arte, underscoring its international importance and high production values.

Publishers

Produced by Arthaus Musik GmbH. This DVD is licensed for non-commercial private use only. All rights reserved.

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