Description

Richard Strauss - Capriccio (San Francisco Opera Production) | DVD

UPC: 4006680103549

Product Features

Title: Richard Strauss - Capriccio
Genre: Opera
Language Options: English (GB), German (D), French (F), Spanish (SP)
Subtitle Languages: German (D), English (GB), French (F), Spanish (SP)
Conductor: Donald Runnicles
Libretto by: Clemens Krauss
Stage Director: Stephen Lawless
Cast:Orchestra: San Francisco Opera Orchestra
- The Countess: Kiri Te Kanawa
- The Count: Håkan Hagegård
- Clairon: Tatiana Troyanos
- La Roche: Victor Braun
- Flamand: David Kuebler
- Monsieur Taupe: Michel Sénéchal
- Major Domo: Dale Travis
- Italian Soprano: Maria Fortuna
- Italian Tenor: Craig Estep
Set Design: Mauro Pagano
Costumes: Thierry Bosquet
Lighting Design: Thomas J. Munn
Choreography: Eleanor Fazan
Picture Format: 4:3
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Region Code: 2, 5
Running Time: 144 minutes
DVD Format: DVD9/PAL
Year of Production: 1993
Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH

Overview

This exquisite production of Richard Strauss's Capriccio from the San Francisco Opera is a masterpiece of opera on film, capturing the subtle interplay of music and drama that defines this unique "conversation piece" in one act. Conducted by the esteemed Donald Runnicles and featuring an exceptional cast led by Kiri Te Kanawa, this performance brings to life the complexities of Strauss's exploration of the relationship between words and music. Directed for the stage by Stephen Lawless and for television by Peter Maniura, this production is a must-see for opera enthusiasts.

Interesting Facts

Kiri Te Kanawa, who stars as the Countess, is one of the most iconic sopranos of the 20th century, known for her lush voice and elegant stage presence.
This production was co-produced with BBC-TV and Decca Record Company and was broadcast internationally, showcasing the global appeal of this San Francisco Opera performance.
Donald Runnicles, the conductor, has been a major figure in the world of opera, particularly noted for his interpretations of the German opera repertoire.
The San Francisco Opera House, where this production was filmed, is renowned for its acoustics and has hosted many of the world's greatest operatic performances.

Publishers

Arthaus Musik GmbH: A leading publisher specializing in high-quality classical music and opera recordings. As part of the Kinowelt Group, Arthaus Musik is dedicated to preserving significant cultural performances on film and making them accessible to a global audience.