Tannhäuser (2014)
Wagner's tale of the struggle between spiritual and profane love, and of redemption through love, is given a radical visual update in Sebastian Baumgarten's controversial yet thought-provoking Bayreuth production. Joep van Lieshout's giant installation 'The Technocrat'; dominates the stage, its industrial interior giving credence to the idea that Tannhäuser is one big experiment and playing host to some magnificent performances, among them Torsten Kerl's robust interpretation of the title role and Camilla Nylund's wonderfully empathetic Elisabeth. Recorded live at the Bayreuth Festspiele, August 2014.
Director: Sebastian Baumgarten
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Torsten Kerl as Tannhäuser |
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Camilla Nylund as Elisabeth |
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Michelle Breedt as Venus |
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Markus Eiche as Wolfram von Eschenbach |
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Kwangchul Youn as Landgraf Hermann |
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Lothar Odinus as Walther von der Vogelweide |
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Thomas Jesatko as Biterolf |
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Stefan Heibach as Heinrich der Schreiber |
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Rainer Zaun as Reinemar von Zweter |
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Katja Stuber as Ein junger Hirte |
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Axel Kober as Self - Conductor |
| Directing | Sebastian Baumgarten | Director |
| Writing | Richard Wagner | Writer |
| Directing | Sebastian Baumgarten | Stage Director |
| Sound | Richard Wagner | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Axel Kober | Conductor |
