ROBERT SCHUMANN'S GENOVEVA: LIVE FROM THE ZURICH OPERA HOUSE, 2008

Product Details

• UPC: 807280132892
• Composer: Robert Schumann
• Genre: Opera
• Format: Blu-ray Disc, 25 GB (Single Layer)
• Label: Arthaus Musik
• Release date: 2009

Overview

Experience Robert Schumann's rarely performed opera "Genoveva" in this captivating live performance from the Zurich Opera House, 2008. Conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt, the Orchestra and Chorus of the Zurich Opera House deliver a powerful and moving rendition of Schumann's score. Stage director Martin Kušej brings the tragic story to life with a talented cast, including Juliane Banse as Genoveva, Martin Gantner as Siegfried, and Cornelia Kallisch as Margaretha. This visually striking production is further enhanced by Rolf Glittenberg's set design and Heidi Hackl's costume design.

Product Specifications

• Picture Format: 16:9
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
• Subtitle Languages: German (Original Language), English, French, Spanish, Italian
• Menu Language: English
• Region: Worldwide
• Resolution: 1080i Full HD
• Running Time: 146 min

Cast and Crew

• Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt
• Stage Director: Martin Kušej
• Set Designer: Rolf Glittenberg
• Costume Designer: Heidi Hackl
• Lighting: Jürgen Hoffmann
• Chorus Master: Ernst Raffelsberger
• Genoveva: Juliane Banse
• Siegfried: Martin Gantner
• Margaretha: Cornelia Kallisch
• Drago: Alfred Muff
• Hidulfus: Ruben Drole
• Balthasar: Tomasz Slawinski
• Caspar: Matthew Leigh
• Orchestra and Chorus of the Zurich Opera House
• Extra Chorus and Supernumeraries of the Zurich Opera House
• TV Director: Felix Breisach

Interesting Facts

• Schumann's "Genoveva" is an underestimated opera that has undergone a brilliant revival in Zurich, showcasing the composer's familiarity with passionate yearning, cold possessiveness, and madness.
• The production features a wonderfully soft, velvety sound from Juliane Banse as Genoveva, with individual high notes inserted with precision and passion.
• Martin Gantner delivers an authoritative and grand-scale performance as Siegfried.

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