Lohengrin / Richard Wagner ; from the Bayreuth Festspielhaus.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | [Hamburg] : Deutsche Grammophon, ℗2008. |
| Description | 2 videodiscs (214 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Frey, Paul, 1941- performer. |
| Other author/creator | Studer, Cheryl performer. |
| Other author/creator | Schnaut, Gabriele, performer. |
| Other author/creator | Wlaschiha, Ekkehard performer. |
| Other author/creator | Schenk, Manfred, 1930-1999 performer. |
| Other author/creator | Schulte, Eike Wilm, 1939- performer. |
| Other author/creator | Schneider, Peter, 1939- conductor. |
| Other author/creator | Herzog, Werner, 1942- director. |
| Other author/creator | Gierke, Henning von set designer, costume designer. |
| Other author/creator | Large, Brian director. |
| Included Work | Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Lohengrin. |
| Other author/creator | Unitel Film- und Fernsehproduktionsgesellschaft mbH. |
| Other author/creator | Deutsche Grammophon (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Bayreuther Festspiele, performer. |
| Abstract | A lavish production filmed at the famed Bayreuth Opera House with Peter Schneider conducting the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra. The medieval romance of the Swan Knight, who comes miraculously to the rescue of the falsely accused Elsa of Brabant. |
| General note | Romantic opera in 3 acts; libretto by the composer. |
| General note | Program notes and synopsis in English, German and French in container. |
| Credits | Staged and directed by Werner Herzog ; stage design and costumes, Henning von Gierke ; video director, Brian Large ; a Unitel production. |
| Performer | Paul Frey (Lohengrin) ; Cheryl Studer (Elsa) ; Gabriele Schnaut (Ortrud) ; Ekkehard Wlaschiha (Friedrich von Telramund); Manfred Schenk (König Heinrich); Eike Wilm Schulte (Heerrufer) ; supporting soloists ; Orchestra and Chorus of the Bayreuth Festival ; conducted by Peter Schneider. |
| Date/time/place of a event note | Recorded in performance June 24-July 1, 1990. |
| Technical details | DVD-9; soundtracks in DTS 5.1, PCM stereo; aspect ratio 4:3. |
| Language | Sung in German with optional subtitles in English, French, Spanish and Chinese. |
| Genre/form | Filmed operas. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| UPC | 044007344040 |
| Publisher number | 00440 073 4404 Deutsche Grammophon |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | DVD-967 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |