Description

Wozzeck: A Riveting Opera by Alban Berg

UPC 0807280203196

Product Features

Composer and Librettist: Alban Berg
Opera: Wozzeck
Based on: The play by Georg Büchner
Venue: Recorded under studio conditions at the stage of the Frankfurter Oper, 1996
Main Cast:Orchestra: Frankfurter Museumsorchester
- Dale Duesing (Wozzeck)
- Ronald Hamilton (Drum Major)
- Barry Banks (Andres)
- Dieter Bundschuh (Captain)
- Bodo Schwanbeck (Doctor)
- Frode Olsen (Workman I)
- Alexander Spemann (Workman II)
- Kristine Ciesinski (Marie)
- Linda Ormiston (Margaret)
Choirs: Choir and Children's Choir of the Frankfurter Oper
Conductor: Sylvain Cambreling
Stage Director: Peter Mussbach
Costume Design: Benedikt Ramm
Set Design: Peter Mussbach
Production: A ZDF production in association with RM Arts and Tevel Israel International Communication
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Picture Format: 16:9
Subtitles: German, French, Spanish
Region Code: Not specified
Running Time: 101 minutes
Media Type: DVD, NTSC format

Overview

Alban Berg's "Wozzeck," performed at the Frankfurter Oper in 1996 and directed by Peter Mussbach, is a haunting opera that explores the depths of human despair and social alienation. Based on Georg Büchner's play, the opera follows the tragic life of a lowly soldier tormented by society, his superiors, and his own mind. This studio recording captures the intense psychological drama and the dissonant beauty of Berg's atonal music, brought to life under the baton of Sylvain Cambreling. With an outstanding cast led by Dale Duesing in the title role, this production offers a compelling insight into one of the 20th century's most important operas.

Interesting Facts

Studio Production: This recording is notable for being produced under studio conditions, allowing for a heightened attention to musical and vocal detail.
Dale Duesing's Wozzeck: Duesing's portrayal of the tormented soldier is critically acclaimed for its emotional depth and vocal intensity.
Modern Opera: "Wozzeck" is considered a masterpiece of modern opera, pioneering atonal music and expressionist drama.
Peter Mussbach's Vision: Known for his innovative stage direction, Mussbach brings a unique visual and conceptual approach to this production.

Key Credits

Librettist: Alban Berg
Main Cast: Dale Duesing, Ronald Hamilton, Barry Banks, Dieter Bundschuh, Bodo Schwanbeck, Frode Olsen, Alexander Spemann, Kristine Ciesinski, Linda Ormiston
Orchestra & Chorus: Frankfurter Museumsorchester and Choirs of the Frankfurter Oper
Conductor: Sylvain Cambreling
Production Design: Peter Mussbach, Benedikt Ramm