Der Rosenkavalier [videorecording] / itv Studios Global Entertainment and the Rank Organisation presents ; a Paul Czinner production ; music by Richard Strauss ; libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal ; produced and directed by Paul Czinner.
Title from container. Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Princess von Werdenberg) ; Sena Jurinac (Octavian) ; Anneliese Rothenberger (Sophie) ; Otto Edelmann (Baron Ochs) ; Erich Kunz (Herr von Faninal) ; supporting soloists ; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra ; Vienna State Opera Chorus ; Vienna State Opera Ballet ; Mozarteum Orchestra ; Herbert von Karajan, conductor. Originally distributed in 1962 by Carlton Film Distributors. "Newly restored and digitally remastered from the original 35mm film"--Container. Filmed at the Salzburg Festival, Salzburg, 1962. Picture format: 16:9, anamorphic widescreen, NTSC.
Summary:
Newly restored and digitally remastered from the original 35mm film, the legendary soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf stars in this acclaimed film of Richard Strauss' delightful opera, Der Rosenkavalier. This Salzburg Festival production of Strauss' great work toured the world, and this filmed version was hailed by The New York Times as 'Superb'. Schwarzkopf performs her signature role as Princess von Werdenberg, an aging beauty involved with a younger man, Octavian.
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