Description
Wolfgang Rihm's "Oedipus" at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, 1987
Product Features
- Format: DVD, NTSC
- Sound Formats: PCM Stereo
- Picture Format: 4:3
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Running Time: 105 mins
- Genre: Opera
- UPC: 807280166798
- Release Year: 2011
Overview
Experience the intensity of Wolfgang Rihm's "Oedipus," a captivating opera in two parts, through this live recording from the Deutsche Oper Berlin in 1987. With a libretto that weaves together Hölderlin's translation of Sophocles' "Oedipus Tyrannus" with texts by Friedrich Nietzsche and Heiner Müller, this world premiere under the baton of Christof Prick and the vision of stage director Götz Friedrich offers a profound reinterpretation of the timeless tragedy.
Key Features
- Stellar Performances: Led by the young baritone Andreas Schmidt as Oedipus and the outstanding Emily Golden as Jocasta, the cast delivers a powerful portrayal of the classic tale.
- Unique Adaptation: Rihm's composition, alongside a diverse libretto, offers a fresh perspective on the Oedipus myth, exploring themes of fate, knowledge, and power.
- Acclaimed Production: This production is celebrated for its innovative staging and costume design by Andreas Reinhardt and for capturing the opera's emotional depth and complexity.
Special Features
- Subtitles in German (Original Language), English, French, Spanish, and Italian to cater to a global audience.
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