Wolfgang Rihm: Dionysos – World Premiere at the Salzburg Festival 2010 DVD

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Product Features

• Title: Dionysos – Fine Opernphantasie by Wolfgang Rihm / I Am Thy Labyrinth (Documentary by Bettina Ehrhardt)
• Composer/Librettist: Wolfgang Rihm (Inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche)
• Director: Pierre Audi
• Set Design: Jonathan Meese
• Conductor: Ingo Metzmacher
• Orchestra: Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
• Choir: Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor
• Chorus Master: Jörn H. Andresen
• Soprano: Mojca Erdmann (Ariadne)
• Stage Director: Pierre Audi
• Running Time:TV Format: NTSC, 14:9
  • Opera: 122 minutes
  • Documentary: 53 minutes
• Sound: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.0
• Subtitles: English, German, French
• Region Code: Worldwide
• Label: EuroArts, Unitel Classica
• Release Year: 2017

Overview

The world premiere of Wolfgang Rihm's Dionysos, an avant-garde opera fantasy, took place at the 2010 Salzburg Festival and became a highlight of the event. Directed by Pierre Audi and featuring set designs by Jonathan Meese, this groundbreaking production explores the intersection of myth and philosophy, as inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche's poetic works.

Dionysos follows the enigmatic figure of "N", who embodies Dionysos, Marsyas, and Nietzsche himself, presenting a dreamlike, almost Dionysian journey through themes of art, chaos, and self-destruction. The opera's modernist and fragmented style is brought to life through the dynamic performances of Mojca Erdmann (Ariadne) and Johannes Martin Kränzle, alongside the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, conducted by Ingo Metzmacher.

This 2-DVD set also includes the documentary I Am Thy Labyrinth by Bettina Ehrhardt, which delves into the creation of this audacious opera and Nietzsche’s influence on Rihm. The documentary explores Nietzsche's time in the Engadin region, where he formulated much of his philosophy, and reveals the artistic process behind Rihm’s Dionysos.

Interesting Facts

• Wolfgang Rihm is one of the most celebrated contemporary composers, known for his emotional intensity and philosophical depth. His works often draw on literary and philosophical sources, such as Nietzsche, as in Dionysos.
• Friedrich Nietzsche, who inspired the opera, is considered one of the most influential philosophers of modern times. His work on Dionysian and Apollonian concepts forms the backbone of this opera’s thematic content.
• Mojca Erdmann, the soprano in the role of Ariadne, is renowned for her versatility in contemporary music and has performed in many world premieres.
• The Salzburg Festival, one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in the world, regularly showcases innovative and experimental productions, making this premiere an essential part of its legacy.

Publishers

• Label: EuroArts
• Production: Unitel Classica, WDR, Arte

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