Walter Felsenstein, Karl-Fritz Voigtmann, Orchester der Komischen Oper Berlin - Jacques Offenbach: Ritter Blaubart (2009/1973)
Walter Felsenstein, Karl-Fritz Voigtmann, Orchester der Komischen Oper Berlin - Jacques Offenbach: Ritter Blaubart (2009/1973)
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Deutsch (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | (DTS, 6 ch) | 7.20+4.54 Gb (2xDVD9) | 139 min
Classical | Label: Arthaus Musik | Sub: English, Deutsch, Francais, Espanol
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Deutsch (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | (DTS, 6 ch) | 7.20+4.54 Gb (2xDVD9) | 139 min
Classical | Label: Arthaus Musik | Sub: English, Deutsch, Francais, Espanol
Felsenstein’s Ritter Blaubart is accompanied by the music of French composer Jaques Offenbach and was performed to great critical acclaim in Paris in 1866. Opera reviewer Oscar Bie delightfully remarked: “How the music flourishes in soil like this. How the tragedy laughs, and how seriously the comedy takes itself. […] This is not opera, nor is it comedy, and only on occasions is it parody. No, this is something much more sublime altogether: it is that wonderfully shimmering realm, full of truth about life, which borders grand fates and all-conquering humour.” Felsenstein’s adaptation of this diversified opera affords countless opportunities for audiences to make associations, moments in which they are torn between laughter and abomination, but which all the while reveals an aptitude of theatrical magic one could only admire. The constant switching between comedy and tragedy is a fine balancing act that demands enormous self-discipline and ability from the performers. Felsenstein himself spoke of the “entirely new style of interpretation” the work required. This visionary theatre director, who played a hugely important role in the revival of opera as a theatrical art form, was exactly what this demanding opera needed.
Cast:
Sire de Barbe-Bleu - Hanns Nocker
Boulotte - Anny Schlemm
King Bobèch - Werner Enders
Queen Clémentine - Ruth Schob-Lipka
Princess Hermia (Fleurette) - Ingrid Czerny
Prince Saphir (Daphnis) - Manfred Hopp
Popolani - Rudolf Asmus
Count Oscar - Helmut Polze
Alvarez - Hans-Otto Rogge
Chor & Orchester der Komischen Oper Berlin
Conductor - Karl-Fritz Voigtmann
Stage director - Walter Felsenstein
Walter Felsenstein, Karl-Fritz Voigtmann, Orchester der Komischen Oper Berlin - Jacques Offenbach: Ritter Blaubart (2009/1973)
Walter Felsenstein, Karl-Fritz Voigtmann, Orchester der Komischen Oper Berlin - Jacques Offenbach: Ritter Blaubart (2009/1973)
Walter Felsenstein, Karl-Fritz Voigtmann, Orchester der Komischen Oper Berlin - Jacques Offenbach: Ritter Blaubart (2009/1973)
Walter Felsenstein, Karl-Fritz Voigtmann, Orchester der Komischen Oper Berlin - Jacques Offenbach: Ritter Blaubart (2009/1973)
Walter Felsenstein, Karl-Fritz Voigtmann, Orchester der Komischen Oper Berlin - Jacques Offenbach: Ritter Blaubart (2009/1973)
