Description

HECTOR BERLIOZ: The Damnation of Faust - A Salzburg Festival Performance

UPC 4006680100036

Product Features

Format: DVD, PAL
Audio Languages: Instrumental and Vocal
Picture Format: 16:9
Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
Region Code: 0 (Region-Free)
Running Time: 146 mins
Release Year: 1999
Publisher: Arthaus Musik
UPC: 807280100369 / 4006680100036

Overview

Immerse yourself in Hector Berlioz's epic "La Damnation de Faust," performed at the prestigious Salzburg Festival. This dramatic legend in four acts, based on Goethe's masterpiece, is brought to life under the baton of conductor Sylvain Cambreling, with a staging that blends innovative set design and costumes by Jaume Plensa with the groundbreaking direction of Alex Olle and Carlos Padrissa from La Fura dels Baus.

Key Features

Stellar Cast: Featuring Vesselina Kasarova as Marguerite, Paul Groves as Faust, Willard White as Mephistopheles, and Andreas Macco as Brander.
Renowned Production Team: Directed for video by Alexandre Tarta and produced by Francois Duplat, this edition captures the unique and visually arresting production that has garnered worldwide acclaim.
Exceptional Musical Interpretation: The Staatskapelle Berlin, alongside the Orfeón Donostiarra de San Sebastian and the Tölzer Knabenchor, deliver a powerful and nuanced performance of Berlioz's score.

Special Features

Multiple Subtitle Languages: Offering accessibility in various languages including German, Dutch, and more, ensuring a broader understanding of the opera's complex narrative and lyrical beauty.
Comprehensive Menu Languages: Navigate the DVD's content with ease, thanks to a variety of menu languages, catering to an international audience.