Wagner: Tannhäuser
Originally released in 1994. Wagner: Tannhäuser is a music film. directed by David Alden. With a runtime of 3h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring René Kollo, Waltraud Meier, and Bernd Weikl
Synopsis
David Alden's production of Wagner's grand romantic opera was recorded at the National Theatre in Munich, with Bayerische Staatsoper, in September 1994. Shot over three days by leading opera director Brian Large, this recording benefits from the ideal technical conditions made possible by a closed session. Alden, one of the most iconoclastic interpreters of classical opera, stirs up the visionary, erotic, and archetypal elements in Wagner's work. The cold, forbidding aspect of the stylized and predominantly monochrome sets and costumes by Roni Toren and Buki Shiff manifests the strait-jacket of tradition from which Tannhäuser seeks to free himself in this powerful opera.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
René Kollo
as Tannhäuser
Waltraud Meier
as Venus
Bernd Weikl
as Wolfram von Eschenbach
Nadine Secunde
as Elisabeth
Jan-Hendrik Rootering
as Hermann
Claes-Håkan Ahnsjö
as Walther von der Vogelweide
Hans Günter Nöcker
as Biterolf
James Anderson
as Heinrich der Schreiber
Gerhard Auer
as Reinmar von Zweter
Johannes Pohl
as Hirt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Bayerische Staatsoper
- BR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wagner: Tannhäuser about?
David Alden's production of Wagner's grand romantic opera was recorded at the National Theatre in Munich, with Bayerische Staatsoper, in September 1994. Shot over three days by leading opera direct...
Who directed Wagner: Tannhäuser?
Wagner: Tannhäuser was directed by David Alden.
How long is Wagner: Tannhäuser?
Wagner: Tannhäuser has a runtime of 3 hours and 13 minutes (193 minutes total).
When was Wagner: Tannhäuser released?
Wagner: Tannhäuser was released on January 1, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wagner: Tannhäuser?
The main cast of Wagner: Tannhäuser includes René Kollo, Waltraud Meier, Bernd Weikl, Nadine Secunde, Jan-Hendrik Rootering.