Richard Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier – A Musical Comedy Masterpiece | 2 DVD Set

Product Information

• UPC: 814337011932
• Product Type: 2 DVD Set, Video
• Title: Der Rosenkavalier
• Composer: Richard Strauss
• Librettist: Hugo von Hofmannsthal
• Featured Performers:
  • Krassimira Stoyanova as Feldmarschallin
  • Günther Groissböck as Baron Ochs
  • Sophie Koch as Octavian
  • Mojca Erdmann as Leitmetzerin
  • Adrian Eröd as Faninal
  • Additional cast members include Silvana Dussmann, Rudolf Schasching, Wiebke Lehmkuhl, and Stefan Pop
• Orchestra & Chorus:                                                                                   Stage Direction: Harry Kupfer
  • Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor, Chorus Master: Ernst Raffelsberger
  • Wiener Philharmoniker conducted by Franz Welser-Möst
  • Additional support from the Salzburger Festspiele and Theater Kinderchor, Chorus Master: Wolfgang Götz
• Set & Costume Design: Set by Hans Schavernoch; Costumes by Yan Tax
• Video Direction: Brian Large
• Recording Venue: Großes Festspielhaus, Salzburg (11–14 August 2014)
• Picture Format: 16:9 NTSC
• Audio Formats: PCM Stereo & DTS 5.0
• Subtitles: German (original language), English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
• Running Time: 215 minutes
• Region Code: Worldwide

Overview

Experience the wit and elegance of Richard Strauss's "Der Rosenkavalier," a timeless musical comedy that remains one of the most frequently performed operas of all time. In collaboration with his inspired librettist Hugo von Hofmannsthal, Strauss created an opera that deftly blends high-class humor with profound musical artistry. Set against the lavish backdrop of 18th-century Vienna, this production explores universal themes of love, fidelity, and the evolution of human relationships—all wrapped in glorious, sumptuous music.

The 2014 production at the Salzburg Festival, under the masterful direction of Harry Kupfer, has been celebrated internationally for its stellar cast and innovative staging. With its dazzling performance by the Wiener Philharmoniker under Franz Welser-Möst, this recording is truly a musical feast from beginning to end.

Product Features

• Media: 2 DVD Set
• Video: 16:9 NTSC, Filmed in High Definition and Mastered from an HD Source
• Audio: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.0
• Subtitles: Available in multiple languages (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese)
• Live Recording: Captured at the Großes Festspielhaus, Salzburg during the 2014 Festival
• Special Features: High-definition presentation, dynamic staging by Harry Kupfer, and an all-star cast in one of the most acclaimed interpretations of the opera.

Interesting Facts

• Timeless Appeal: Touted as a "comedy for music" in the spirit of Mozart, "Der Rosenkavalier" has captured audiences with its delicate balance of humor, romance, and bittersweet poignancy.
• Innovative Staging: This production is renowned for its inspired direction by Harry Kupfer, whose visionary approach reinterprets the opera for a modern audience while retaining its classic charm.
• Critical Acclaim: The 2014 Salzburg Festival production has been hailed as one of the most internationally acclaimed interpretations of "Der Rosenkavalier" since the start of the new millennium, earning praise from leading critics such as the Wiener Zeitung.
• Rich Musical Texture: With Strauss's sumptuous score and Hofmannsthal’s brilliant libretto, the opera touches on timeless themes—love, fidelity, and the inevitable changes in human relationships—making it as relevant today as it was at its premiere.

Publishers

Produced as a co-production by ORF, UNITEL, BR, and NHK in cooperation with the Wiener Philharmoniker and the Salzburg Festival. Artwork and Editorial by C Major Entertainment (2014). This programme is copyright protected and may be shown in private homes only. Any public performance, reproduction, or unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

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