The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser (1982)
As renowned for its harmonious overture as for its romantic storybook characters, this three-act masterwork features some of the composer’s most groundbreaking and unforgettable music, as well as a theme the young Wagner would revisit again and again later in his career—the redemptive and transcendent power of a woman’s love. The enchanting plot harks back to medieval history: Wolfram is a lovesick troubadour who desires the virtuous Elisabeth. She, however, has eyes for another: the rebellious knight Tannhäuser, who in turn cannot get over an overwhelming sensual experience in the realm of the goddess Venus, and is banished for singing her praises at court. Only saintly Elisabeth’s death can atone for his misdeeds.
Cast
- Richard Cassilly - Tannhäuser
- Éva Marton - Elisabeth
- Tatiana Troyanos - Venus
- John Macurdy - Hermann, Landgrave of Thuringia
- Bernd Weikl - Wolfram von Eschenbach
- Robert Nagy - Walther von der Vogelweide
- Richard J. Clark - Biterolf
- Charles Anthony - Heinrich der Schreiber
- Richard Vernon - Reinmar von Zweter
- Bill Blaber - Young shepherd
Screenplay
Keywords
opera, the metropolitan opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser about?
- As renowned for its harmonious overture as for its romantic storybook characters, this three-act masterwork features some of the composer’s most groundbreaking and unforgettable music, as well as a theme the young Wagner would revisit again and again later in his career—the redemptive and transcendent power of a woman’s love. The enchanting plot harks back to medieval history: Wolfram is a lovesick troubadour who desires the virtuous Elisabeth. She, however, has eyes for another: the rebellious knight Tannhäuser, who in turn cannot get over an overwhelming sensual experience in the realm of the goddess Venus, and is banished for singing her praises at court. Only saintly Elisabeth’s death can atone for his misdeeds.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser?
- The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser was directed by Brian Large.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser?
- The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser stars Richard Cassilly, Éva Marton, Tatiana Troyanos, John Macurdy, Bernd Weikl, Robert Nagy.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser?
- The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser has a runtime of 3h 9m (189 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser?
- The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser is a Music film.
- Where was The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser produced?
- The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser was produced in United States of America.