The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 20, 1982

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German

Countries

United States of America

Cast

Tatiana Troyanos,Bill Blaber,Robert Nagy,MET Orchestra,Charles Anthony,Richard Vernon,Bernd Weikl,Richard J. Clark,James Levine,Éva Martonand 2 more

Director

Brian Large

Writer

Richard Wagner

Producer

Michael Bronson,Clemente D'Alessio,Anthony A. Bliss

Music

Richard Wagner

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0253786