Description
Franz Lehár's Zigeunerliebe DVD
UPC: 807280159998
Product Features
- Title: Zigeunerliebe by Franz Lehár
- Conductor: Heinz Wallberg
- Stage Director: Václav Kašlík
- Musical Arrangement: Bert Grund
- Camera: Robert Hofer, Franz Hofer
- Performers:Orchestra: Münchner Rundfunkorchester
- Zorika: Janet Perry
- Jozsi: Ion Buzea
- Jonel: Adolf Dallapozza
- Ilona: Colette Lorand
- Dragotin: Heinz Friedrich
- Mihaly/Moschu: Kurt Großkurth
- Kajetan: Helmut Wallner
- Jolan: Marianne Becker
- Julcsa: Gaby Banschenbach
- Perla: Angelika Schütz
- Chorus: Chorus of the Bayerischer Rundfunk
- Format: DVD (NTSC, Region Code: 0)
- Language: German with subtitles in English, German, French
- Sound: PCM Stereo
- Picture Format: 4:3
- Running Time: 98 minutes
- Publisher: Arthaus Musik
- Release Year: 2013 (Originally produced in 1974)
Overview
Franz Lehár's Zigeunerliebe ("Gypsy Love") is a captivating operetta that blends the grandeur of operatic drama with the lively rhythms of Viennese waltzes and Hungarian folk music. Premiering in 1910, the operetta quickly gained worldwide acclaim, following the success of Lehár’s earlier work, The Merry Widow. This 1974 film adaptation, featuring performances by renowned artists such as Janet Perry, Ion Buzea, and Adolf Dallapozza, brings the romance and drama of Zigeunerliebe to life. Directed by Václav Kašlík and conducted by Heinz Wallberg, this production captures the vibrant spirit and musical richness of Lehár's work.
Interesting Facts
- Zigeunerliebe is one of Lehár’s most celebrated operettas, known for its ability to fuse operatic elements with traditional folk music.
- The operetta tells the story of Zorika, a young noblewoman torn between her aristocratic obligations and her love for the gypsy Jozsi.
- This production features the Münchner Rundfunkorchester and the Chorus of the Bayerischer Rundfunk, ensuring a high-quality musical experience that highlights Lehár's intricate compositions.
- The film was shot in 1974 and is considered a classic representation of Lehár's operetta on screen, showcasing the talents of seasoned operatic performers.
Track Listing
- Act 1: Zorika's introduction and her initial encounter with Jozsi.
- Act 2: The conflict between love and duty as Zorika's affections are tested.
- Act 3: The resolution of the romantic entanglements and Zorika's ultimate decision.
Publishers
- Arthaus Musik
- Unitel Classica
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