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Tannhäuser

Tannhäuser

May 30, 2000 · 3h 6m

Rated 7 out of 10

Director

Walter Licastro

Overview

A romantic opera in three acts with music and libretto by Richard Wagner, performed by the Orchestra of the Teatro di San Carlo. The original title, Tannhauser und der Sangerkrieg auf Wartburg, reveals the real nature of the opera, born by a fusion of two traditional sagas and dedicated to the dualism of spirituality and sensuality and the possibility of redemption through love. Composed between 1843 and 1845, Tannhauser has a tormented musical theme, made up of constant variations. It debuted in Dresden in 1845 when Wagner was just over 30.

About Tannhäuser

What is Tannhäuser about?

A romantic opera in three acts with music and libretto by Richard Wagner, performed by the Orchestra of the Teatro di San Carlo. The original title, Tannhauser und der Sangerkrieg auf Wartburg, reveals the real nature of the opera, born by a fusion of two traditional sagas and dedicated to the dualism of spirituality and sensuality and the possibility of redemption through love. Composed between…

When was Tannhäuser released?

Tannhäuser was released on May 30, 2000.

How long is Tannhäuser?

Tannhäuser runs 3 hours 6 minutes (186 minutes).

Who directed Tannhäuser?

Tannhäuser was directed by Walter Licastro.

Who is in the cast of Tannhäuser?

The cast of Tannhäuser includes Alan Woodrow (Tannhäuser), Ludwig Baumann (Wolfram), Gertrud Ottenthal (Elisabeth), Andrea Silvestrelli (Hermann) and Nikolov Bojidar (Walther von der Vogelweide).

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