Tannhäuser [videorecording] / co-produced by Bayerischer Rundfunk/RM Arts, in association with Channel Four, Televisión Metropolita, S.A. de C.V. "Canal 22," Tevel Israel International Communications Limited ; producers, Michael Peter, David Alden (video) ; music and libretto, Richard Wagner ; directed by David Alden, Brian Large (for television).
Videodisc release of the 1995 production recorded from the National Theatre, Munich in 1994. René Kollo, Jan-Hendrik Rootering, Bernd Weikl, Claes H. Ahnsjo, Hans Gunter Nocker, James Anderson, Gerhard Auer, Nadine Secunde, Waltraud Meier, Bayerische Staatsorchester, chorus and ballet of the Bayerische Staatsoper, conductor, Zubin Mehta.
Summary:
The minstrel Tannhäuser, grown weary of the pagan revelries in the court of Venus, longs for salvation. Repudiating the goddess, he finds himself at the Wartburg where he meets the saintly Elisabeth who encourages his quest for redemption. Journeying to Rome, Tannhäuser is rejected when told by the Pope that he could no more be forgiven his sins than could the papal staff break into flower. Returning to the Wartburg to die, Tannhäuser expires as a pilgrim band enters, proclaiming the miracle that the Pope's staff has blossomed.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)84275737
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.