Description

Richard Wagner – Der fliegende Holländer (DVD Video)

The Original 1841 Version

Product Information

UPC: 747313563753
Product Type: DVD / Video
Title: Der fliegende Holländer
Composer: Richard Wagner (1813–1883)
Opera Type: Romantic opera in three acts (Original 1841 version)
Libretto: By Richard Wagner
Key Cast:
- Der Holländer: Samuel Youn
- Senta: Ingela Brimberg
- Donald: Lars Woldt
- Georg: Bernard Richter
- Der Steuermann: Manuel Günther
- Mary Ann-Beth: Solvang
- Satan: Pavel Strasil
Ensembles:
- Orchestra: Les Musiciens du Louvre
- Chorus: Arnold Schoenberg Chor
- Chorus Masters: Erwin Ortner, Ottokar Prochazka, Jordi Casals
Creative Team:
- Conductor: Marc Minkowski
- Stage Director: Olivier Py
- Set Designer: Pierre-André Weitz
- Lighting Designer: Bertrand Killy
- Video Director: François Roussillon
Filming Details: Running Time: 136 minutes
- Filmed on 22 and 24 November 2015 at the Theater an der Wien, Austria
Picture & Sound Formats:Subtitles: Available in German (original), English, French, Japanese, Korean
- Picture: NTSC, 16:9
- Sound: PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
DVD Format: DVD9

Overview

Der fliegende Holländer is widely regarded as the first "true" Wagner opera—a haunting tale of a cursed phantom ship and its tormented master. This original 1841 version delivers a sensually charged drama filled with love, tragic sacrifice, and unresolved redemption. Originally conceived for Paris, this production from Theater an der Wien, under the inspired vision of French director Olivier Py, dispels many misconceptions about Wagner’s art while offering a fresh, dynamic staging of this iconic work.

Product Features

Authentic Live Production:
Captured live at Theater an der Wien, this DVD presents an original interpretation of Wagner’s work with remarkable clarity and passion.
Exceptional Artistic Collaboration:
With world-class performers—Samuel Youn, Ingela Brimberg, Lars Woldt, and Bernard Richter—supported by Les Musiciens du Louvre and the Arnold Schoenberg Chor, every musical nuance is brought to life under Marc Minkowski’s masterful conducting.
Innovative Staging:
Directed by Olivier Py, with striking set designs by Pierre-André Weitz and innovative lighting by Bertrand Killy, the production reimagines Wagner’s vision with modern theatrical flair.
Superior Technical Quality:
Presented in NTSC 16:9 format with both PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1 audio, this DVD ensures an immersive viewing experience.
Multilingual Accessibility:
Subtitles in English, French, Japanese, and Korean provide global audiences with a deeper understanding of the performance.

Interesting Facts

A Landmark in Wagnerian Opera

Pioneering Work:
Considered the first true Wagner opera, Der fliegende Holländer set the stage for the composer's later masterpieces with its innovative use of musical themes and dramatic narrative.
Cultural Relevance:
Wagner originally conceived the opera for Paris, making this production’s fresh interpretation under Olivier Py’s direction particularly fitting.
Critical Acclaim:
The production has been praised for its ability to reinterpret Wagner’s complex themes with both sensitivity and vigor, reinvigorating interest in one of opera’s most enigmatic works.

Publishers

A co-production by Theater an der Wien and DAS NEUE OPERNHAUS, in association with Naxos.
Video production is a collaboration with François Roussillon et Associés and Sonostream.tv, with participation from TF1 and support from the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée.
© 2019 Naxos Rights (Europe) Ltd. Made in Austria.
Warning: The material contained on this disc is licensed for non-commercial private use only. Any public performance, broadcast, reproduction, or other use is strictly prohibited.

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