Description
Jacques Offenbach: Orpheus in der Unterwelt - Deutsche Oper Berlin 1984 DVD
UPC: 807280167993
Product Features
- Composer: Jacques Offenbach
- Opera: Orpheus in der Unterwelt (Orpheus in the Underworld)
- Performers:Conductor: Jesús López Cobos
- Orpheus: Donald Grobe
- Eurydike: Julia Migenes Johnson
- Jupiter: Hans Beirer
- Juno: Astrid Varnay
- Aristeus/Pluto: George Shirley
- Hans Styx: Helmuth Lohner
- Die Öffentliche Meinung: Mona Seefried
- Stage Director: Götz Friedrich
- Chorus and Orchestra: Deutsche Oper Berlin
- Stage and Costume Designer: Andreas Reinhardt
- Chorus Master: Walter Hagen-Groll
- Choreographer: Ivan Sertić
- Video Director: Brian Large
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo
- Picture Format: 4:3
- Subtitles: German (Original Language), English
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Running Time: 161 minutes + 27 minutes (Bonus)
- DVD Format: NTSC
- Year of Production: 1984
- Publisher: Arthaus Musik in collaboration with rbb Media GmbH
Overview
This 2-DVD set presents a lively and dynamic performance of Jacques Offenbach's Orpheus in der Unterwelt (Orpheus in the Underworld), recorded live at the Deutsche Oper Berlin in 1984. This burlesque opera, known for its satirical take on the Orpheus myth and its famous "Can-Can" dance, is brought to life by a stellar cast under the direction of the acclaimed conductor Jesús López Cobos and the visionary stage director Götz Friedrich.
The production features Julia Migenes Johnson as the mischievous Eurydike and Donald Grobe as the reluctant Orpheus. Hans Beirer portrays the majestic yet humorous Jupiter, while Astrid Varnay, one of the great Wagnerian sopranos, takes on the role of Juno. The staging and costume design by Andreas Reinhardt add a unique visual flair to this classic work, blending traditional and contemporary elements.
The DVD includes special bonus content with intermission interviews featuring the main cast members and the production team, offering insights into the creative process behind this memorable performance.
Interesting Facts
- Jacques Offenbach is often credited as the creator of the operetta genre, with Orpheus in the Underworld being one of his most famous and frequently performed works.
- The "Can-Can" from Orpheus in the Underworld is one of the most recognizable pieces of music in the world and has become synonymous with French cabaret.
- Götz Friedrich, the stage director, was a prominent figure in opera production, known for his innovative and often provocative stagings that brought new life to traditional operas.
Track Listing
- Orpheus in der Unterwelt – Jacques Offenbach
- Act 1
- Act 2
- Act 3
Bonus:
- Intermission Interviews with the main cast and production team
Publishers
- Arthaus Musik
- rbb Media GmbH
- Deutsche Oper Berlin
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