This wonderful film has had a spotty release history, and has been in and out of print over the years, establishing itself as one of the must have cult items for a certain segment of the opera loving public. With this new Blu-ray transfer, hopefully it can stay in print long enough for fans to gobble it up, for it most certainly is a feast worthy of a Waltz King Richard Strauss. Elisabeth Schwarzkopf is a near-perfect h....e in this poignantly comic look at aging and starcrossed lovers. Though this is not a flashy production, it's of such inestimable historical value, and presents this opera in such a glorious performance, that it's easy to overlook some of the technical issues of this Blu-ray. Highly recommended.
Credits
Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Herbert von Karajan
He was 51, 81 years old when he died
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as Conductor |
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Otto Edelmann
He was 43, 86 years old when he died
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as Der baron Ochs von Lerchenau |
Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Richard Strauss as Compositors. He was 95 (85) years old when He died
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Crew |
