Der Rosenkavalier (1962)
The legendary soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf stars in this acclaimed film of Richard Strauss' delightful opera, Der Rosenkavalier. This Salzburg Festival production of Strauss' great work toured the world, and this filmed version was hailed by The New York Times as "Superb." Schwarzkopf performs her signature role as Princess von Werdenberg, an aging beauty involved with a younger man, Octavian. But when Octavian agrees to assist Baron Ochs by delivering the Baron's proposal of marriage to the beautiful young Sophie, the messenger and bride-to-be fall in love with each other!
Director: Paul Czinner
Genre: Music
Runtime: 192 min
Release Date: October 9, 1962
Cast
- Herbert von Karajan - Self - Conductor
- Elisabeth Schwarzkopf - Marschallin
- Otto Edelmann - Der baron Ochs von Lerchenau
- Sena Jurinac - Octavian
- Erich Kunz - Herr von Faninal
- Anneliese Rothenberger - Sophie
- Judith Hellwig - Jungfer Marianne leitmetzerin
- Renato Ercolani - Valzacchi
- Hilde Rössel-Majdan - Annina
- Vienna Philharmonic
Editing: Philip Barnikel
Production: The Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Paul Czinner
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Rosenkavalier about?
- The legendary soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf stars in this acclaimed film of Richard Strauss' delightful opera, Der Rosenkavalier. This Salzburg Festival production of Strauss' great work toured the world, and this filmed version was hailed by The New York Times as "Superb." Schwarzkopf performs her signature role as Princess von Werdenberg, an aging beauty involved with a younger man, Octavian. But when Octavian agrees to assist Baron Ochs by delivering the Baron's proposal of marriage to the beautiful young Sophie, the messenger and bride-to-be fall in love with each other!
- Who directed Der Rosenkavalier?
- Der Rosenkavalier was directed by Paul Czinner.
- Who stars in Der Rosenkavalier?
- Der Rosenkavalier stars Herbert von Karajan, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Otto Edelmann, Sena Jurinac, Erich Kunz, Anneliese Rothenberger.
- How long is Der Rosenkavalier?
- Der Rosenkavalier has a runtime of 3h 12m (192 minutes).
- What genre is Der Rosenkavalier?
- Der Rosenkavalier is a Music film.
- Where was Der Rosenkavalier produced?
- Der Rosenkavalier was produced in United Kingdom.