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
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