Rued Langgaard’s Antikrist - A Religious Mystery Opera (DVD)

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Overview

Rued Langgaard’s Antikrist is a strikingly allegorical and visually powerful opera, brought to life in this acclaimed production by the Royal Danish Opera and the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and Choir. Conducted by Thomas Dausgaard, this "doomsday vision" features a vivid cast portraying moral and spiritual conflicts set against a backdrop of modernity's decay. With intense performances, dramatic staging, and insightful commentary, this DVD offers a complete experience of Langgaard’s prophetic masterpiece, sung in Danish with multilingual subtitles.

Product Features

• Format: DVD, NTSC (Worldwide compatible)
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Total Running Time: Approximately 95 minutes
• Aspect Ratio: Full color
• Sound: Stereo and Surround Sound (Dolby Digital, DTS)
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Danish
• Menu Language: English

Cast & Production

• Lucifer: Sten Byriel
• Spirit of Mystery: Anne Margrethe Dahl
• Echo of Spirit of Mystery / Mystical Voice: Helene Gjerris
• The Mouth Speaking Great Things: Poul Elming
• Despondency: Susanne Resmark
• The Lie: Johnny van Hal
• Hatred: John Lundgren
• The Voice of God: Morten Suurballe
• The Great Whore: Camilla Nylund
• The Scarlet Beast: Jon Ketilsson
• Orchestra & Choir: Danish National Symphony Orchestra and Choir / DR
• Conductor: Thomas Dausgaard
• Stage Director: Staffan Valdemar Holm
• Set & Costume Designer: Bente Lykke Møller
• Lighting Designer: Linus Fellbom

Bonus Material

• Commentary: Insights into Antikrist's journey from concept to world premiere.
• Langgaard Live: A special feature that delves deeper into the themes of Langgaard’s work.

Interesting Facts

• A Visionary Opera: Originally composed in the 1920s, Antikrist presents Langgaard’s prophetic vision of moral decay, making it especially relevant in today’s context.
• Allegorical Characters: Each character represents moral and philosophical elements like "The Lie," "Despondency," and "The Voice of God," crafting a unique exploration of humanity’s vices and virtues.
• Collaborative Production: This DVD is a co-production by The Royal Danish Theatre and The Danish Broadcasting Corporation, offering high-quality visuals and sound in a compelling presentation of one of Denmark's most ambitious operatic works.

Publishers

Dacapo Records
Produced in cooperation with The Danish Broadcasting Corporation and Cubus Film and TV

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