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J Strauss II - Simplicius (Blu-ray) | Arthaus 108127

J Strauss II - Simplicius (Blu-ray)

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Label: Arthaus

Cat No: 108127

Barcode: 0807280812794

Format: Blu-ray

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Opera

Release Date: 3rd November 2014

Contents

Artists

Michael Volle
Martin Zysset
Elizabeth Magnuson
Piotr Beczala
Orchestra and Chorus of the Zurich Opera House

Conductor

Franz Welser-Most

Works

Strauss II, Johann

Simplicius

Artists

Michael Volle
Martin Zysset
Elizabeth Magnuson
Piotr Beczala
Orchestra and Chorus of the Zurich Opera House

Conductor

Franz Welser-Most

About

The recording of Johann Strauss’ Simplicius works are rare occurrences. So Arthaus Musik is delighted to present this superb version from the Zurich Opera House conducted by Franz Welser-Möst. The British director David Pountney lets the entertaining tale unfold accompanied by the many spectacular effects for which he has become internationally famous.

Monumental props are embellished with skilled, clean-cut directing work, seasoned with a healthy portion of black humour. In the final scene, the audience sees a dramatic gallows, dangling from which are numerous corpses, all turning in time to the music of a waltz.

Strauss himself loved this work. It was the last of his stage works for which he conducted the premiere performance. He described it as “generally speaking a much more cheerful work than Der Zigeunerbaron”.

Strauss’s felicitous orchestration, langurous melodies and endless inventiveness ensure over two hours of pleasure for all who invest in this unique piece of theatre.

Cast:
- The hermit: Michael Volle
- Simplicius: Martin Zysset
- Hildegarde: Elizabeth Magnuson
- Arnim von Grübben: Piotr Beczala

Live from the Zurich Opera House, 2000.
Sung in German.

Sound Format: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1
Picture Format: 16:9
Resolution: 1080i High Definition (Upscale)
Subtitle Languages: DE (Original Language), FR, GB, DE, ES
Running Time: 132 mins
FSK: 0
Region Code: worldwide
Worldwide available

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