Description
Franz Schubert's Fierrabras – A Heroic-Romantic Opera Experience DVD
UPC: 814337013073
Product Details:
- Format: 2 DVD Set
- Composer: Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
- Title: Fierrabras
- Artists:Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Wiener Philharmoniker)
- Fierrabras: Michael Schade
- Emma: Julia Kleiter
- Florinda: Dorothea Röschmann
- Eginhard: Benjamin Bernheim
- Roland: Markus Werba
- König Karl (King Karl): Georg Zeppenfeld
- Boland: Peter Kálmán
- Maragond: Marie-Claude Chappuis
- Chorus: Concert Association of the Vienna State Opera Chorus (Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor)
- Conductor: Ingo Metzmacher
- Stage Director: Peter Stein
- Stage Designer: Ferdinand Wögerbauer
- Costume Designer: Annamaria Heinreich
- Lighting Designer: Joachim Barth
- Video Director: Peter Schönhofer
- Recording: Live at the Salzburg Festival
- Subtitles: German (Original language), English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
- Extras: Bonus material (10 minutes)
- Running Time: Total 174 minutes (Opera: 164 minutes, Bonus: 10 minutes)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.0 Surround
- Region Code: Worldwide (Region 0)
- Format: NTSC
- Language: Sung in German
- Publisher: C Major Entertainment (2015)
- Produced by: UNITEL CLASSICA in co-production with ZDF/3sat, in cooperation with the Salzburg Festival and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
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Product Features
- High-definition live recording of Schubert's rarely performed opera
- Features an outstanding international cast
- Directed by renowned director Peter Stein
- Performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Ingo Metzmacher
- Includes bonus material for an enriched viewing experience
- Multi-language subtitles for wider accessibility
- Superior audio and visual quality with PCM Stereo and DTS Surround Sound
- All-region DVD compatible with most players worldwide
Overview
Experience the grandeur of Franz Schubert's heroic-romantic opera Fierrabras in this exceptional 2 DVD set. Recorded live at the prestigious Salzburg Festival, this production marks the first time Fierrabras has been staged at the festival, bringing to life one of Schubert's last and most ambitious stage works. Under the masterful direction of Peter Stein, the opera unfolds against the backdrop of the military conflict between Christians and Moors during the time of Charlemagne.
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, led by the energetic conductor Ingo Metzmacher, delivers a captivating performance that highlights Schubert's refined and atmospheric soundscapes. The stellar cast includes Michael Schade as Fierrabras, Julia Kleiter as Emma, and Dorothea Röschmann as Florinda, each bringing depth and emotion to their roles. This production offers a rare opportunity to explore themes of love, friendship, and the triumph of humanity over war and hatred.
Interesting Facts
- Rarely Performed Masterpiece: Fierrabras is one of Schubert's lesser-known operas, making this high-quality recording a valuable addition for enthusiasts of classical music and opera.
- First Salzburg Festival Staging: This production marks the first time Fierrabras was staged at the Salzburg Festival, one of the world's most prestigious classical music festivals.
- Based on Epic Literature: The opera is inspired by a 12th-century French epic, integrating historical and legendary elements from the time of Charlemagne.
- Critical Acclaim: The production received praise for its musical excellence, with the Frankfurter Rundschau calling it "an event of the first importance."
- Renowned Cast and Crew: Director Peter Stein is celebrated for his meticulous attention to detail, and the cast features acclaimed opera singers such as Dorothea Röschmann and Michael Schade.
Publishers
- Produced by: UNITEL CLASSICA in co-production with ZDF/3sat
- In Cooperation with: Salzburg Festival and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
- Publisher: C Major Entertainment (2015)
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