Description
Hänsel und Gretel: A Captivating Blu-ray Experience from the Zurich Opera House
Product Information
- Catalog Number: 108 135
- UPC: 807280813593
- Product Type: Blu-ray Disc
- Title: Hänsel und Gretel
- Production: Live from the Zurich Opera House, 1999
- Conductor: Franz Welser-Möst
- Stage Director: Frank Corsaro
- Stage Design & Costumes: Maurice Sendak
- Key Performers:
- Liliana Nikiteanu
- Malin Hartelius
- Volker Vogel
- The Children's Chorus and the Orchestra of the Zurich Opera House
- Additional Credits:
- Director (Video): Alexander Pereira
- Executive Producer: Harro Eisele
- Directed for Video by Ruth Kach
Overview
"Hänsel und Gretel" is a visually and musically stunning Blu-ray presentation of Engelbert Humperdinck’s timeless fairy tale opera, based on the story by the Brothers Grimm and adapted by Adelheid Wette. Captured live at the Zurich Opera House in 1999, this production showcases inventive stagecraft, compelling performances, and imaginative reinterpretations that breathe new life into classic characters. The opera, featuring both familiar and newly invented roles, offers audiences a unique blend of tradition and modernity.
Product Features
- Format & Dimensions: Blu-ray Disc, 25 GB (Single Layer)
- Picture Format: 16:9, 1080i High Definition (Upscale)
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo
- Subtitles: Available in DE (Original), GB, FR, ES, IT
- Running Time: 105 minutes
- Region: Worldwide
- Special Note: Copy protected; reproduction strictly prohibited.
Interesting Facts
- Innovative Stagecraft:
The production is celebrated for its stylish and tasteful direction by Frank Corsaro, where imaginative new characters are woven into the classic narrative, adding fresh layers to the beloved tale. - Musical Brilliance:
Conductor Franz Welser-Möst draws an impressive diversity of sound from the Orchestra of the Zurich Opera House, capturing both explosive dramatic effects and tender musical nuances. - Critical Acclaim:
Leading critics have praised the production for its witty ideas and impressive orchestral performance, highlighting its cultural and artistic significance.
Publishers
Published by ARTHAUS MUSIK GmbH. All rights reserved ©2014 by ARTHAUS MUSIK GmbH.
Produced and distributed under the trademark of ARTHAUS MUSIK and StudioCanal.
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