CinemaOSMovie · 1982 · 3h 9m

The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser

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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.

Directed byBrian Large

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Status
Released
Runtime
3h 9m
Language
DE
Released
December 20, 1982

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Richard Cassilly

Richard Cassilly

Tannhäuser

Éva Marton

Éva Marton

Elisabeth

Tatiana Troyanos

Tatiana Troyanos

Venus

John Macurdy

John Macurdy

Hermann, Landgrave of Thuringia

Bernd Weikl

Bernd Weikl

Wolfram von Eschenbach

Robert Nagy

Walther von der Vogelweide

Richard J. Clark

Biterolf

Charles Anthony

Heinrich der Schreiber

Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

Reinmar von Zweter

Bill Blaber

Young shepherd

Creative team
Directed by
Brian Large
Brian Large
Written by
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
Produced by
Clemente D'Alessio

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