Walter Felsenstein edition [videorecording] / [7 Opernfilme von Walter Felsenstein] ; mit freundlicher Genehmigung der Erbengemeinschaft Walter Felsenstein
- Published:
- [Halle an der Saale, Germany] : Arthaus Musik, 2007.
- Edition:
- Film Restoration, Ed. 2007.
- Physical Description:
- 12 videodiscs (910 min.) : sound, black and white or color ; 4 3/4 in. + 8 booklets
- Additional Creators:
- Felsenstein, Walter
Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
Janáček, Leoš, 1854-1928
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
Offenbach, Jacques, 1819-1880
Arthaus Musik (Firm)
Komische Oper Berlin
- Language Note:
- Sung in German; lyrics chiefly translated by Walter Felsenstein. Subtitles in German, English, French, or Spanish. Text and container in German and English.
- Contents:
- [v. 1]. Fidelio / Ludwig van Beethoven (1956; 85 min.) -- [v. 2]. Das schlaue Füchslein / Leoš Janáček (1965; 103 min.) -- [v. 3]. Don Giovanni / Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1966; 165 min.) -- [v. 4]. Othello / Giuseppe Verdi (1969; 121 min.) -- [v. 5]. Hoffmanns Erzählungen / Jacques Offenbach (1970; 131 min.) -- [v. 6]. Ritter Blaubart / Jacques Offenbach (1973; 139 min.) -- [v. 7]. Die Hochzeit des Figaro / Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1976; 166 min.).
- Summary:
- Vienna-born Walter Felsenstein believed in the primacy of the director's power to create effective operatic theater. His artistry is on display in this 12-disc collection of unforgettable productions.
- Subject(s):
- ISBN:
- 9783939873938 (set)
3939873934 (set)
9783941311022 (v. 1)
3941311026 (v. 1)
9783941311008 (v. 2)
394131100X (v. 2)
9783941311015 (v. 3)
3941311018 (v. 3)
9783939873860 (v. 4)
3939873861 (v. 4)
9783939873877 (v .5)
393987387X (v .5)
9783939873853 (v. 6)
3939873853 (v. 6)
9783939873846 (v. 7)
3939873845 (v. 7) - Note:
- A collection of 7 opera films by Walter Felsenstein, performed chiefly by Komische Oper Berlin. Felsenstein played an important role in the revival of opera as a theatrical art form.
Originally released as motion pictures between 1956 and 1976; the films have been digitally restored.
Issued in slipcase (14 x 20 x 11 cm.); booklets in German and English list performers, describe the making of each film, and provide restoration information for the digital release of the films.
"Dual Layer Format: Layer transition may cause a slight pause"--Container.
"Courtesy of the Walter Felsenstein Estate"--Container and discs.
"Special features: original director's music score with stage plots, notes and musical examples; drafts of costume and stage design; historic audio material includes lectures and interviews with Felsenstein; rehearsal film "Don Giovanni" & newsreel footage "The Tales of Hoffmann"; footage of Felsenstein stagings 1945-1961; script excerpts, conceptual notes and photographic archive material"--Container. - Technical Details:
- DVD, all regions, NTSC, aspect ratio 4:3; PCM stereo.
- Source of Acquisition:
- Arts & Humanities copy: Purchased with funds from the John C. Farrell Libraries Endowment in Music; 2009.
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