Berg: Lulu
Jan 01, 2004 · 2h 44m
Director
Sven-Eric Bechtolf, Thomas GrimmOverview
Since its premiere on 2 June 1937 in Zurich, Alban Berg's second opera "Lulu" has the reputation of being surrounded by scandals. On the one hand, this is due to the dubious character of the subject, the man-eating femme fatale, which Berg had taken from Frank Wedekind's two Lulu tragedies – "The Earth Spirit" and "Pandora's Box" – and combined into one opera libretto. On the other hand, Berg's widow had (for personal reasons) repeatedly refused to have the opera completed, which was unfinished when Berg died. This video is of the unfinished two-act torso of "Lulu."
Cast of Berg: Lulu
Laura AikinLulu
Cornelia KallischCountess Geschwitz
Peter KellerMedical Specialist
Steve DavislimPainter
Alfred MuffDr. Schön
Peter StrakaAlwa- Guido GötzenSchigolch
- Andrea BönigSchoolboy
- Katharina PeetzDresser
- Rolf HaunsteinAnimal Trainer/Acrobat
- Martin ZyssetPrince/Manservant
- Werner GröschelTheatre Director
- Lynn LangeChild
Crew of Berg: Lulu
About Berg: Lulu
What is Berg: Lulu about?
Since its premiere on 2 June 1937 in Zurich, Alban Berg's second opera "Lulu" has the reputation of being surrounded by scandals. On the one hand, this is due to the dubious character of the subject, the man-eating femme fatale, which Berg had taken from Frank Wedekind's two Lulu tragedies – "The Earth Spirit" and "Pandora's Box" – and combined into one opera libretto. On the other hand, Berg's…
When was Berg: Lulu released?
Berg: Lulu was released on January 1, 2004.
How long is Berg: Lulu?
Berg: Lulu runs 2 hours 44 minutes (164 minutes).
Who directed Berg: Lulu?
Berg: Lulu was directed by Sven-Eric Bechtolf and Thomas Grimm.
Who is in the cast of Berg: Lulu?
The cast of Berg: Lulu includes Laura Aikin (Lulu), Cornelia Kallisch (Countess Geschwitz), Peter Keller (Medical Specialist), Steve Davislim (Painter) and Alfred Muff (Dr. Schön).