Die tote Stadt (2018)
Robert Carsen's visually arresting production of Korngold's operatic masterpiece, performed live at the Komische Oper Berlin.
Die tote Stadt - Movie Information
- Original Title: Die tote Stadt
- Release Year: 2018
- Directed by: Robert Carsen
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Music
- Original Language: German
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 30, 2018 (Germany)
- Production Companies: Komische Oper Berlin, OperaVision
Die tote Stadt - Plot
Following the death of his young wife, a widower has isolated himself from the outside world. He lives solely for her memory, until one day he encounters a dancer who looks remarkably familiar. Working together with the General Music Director Ainārs Rubiķis, Canadian star director Robert Carsen stages his production at the Komische Oper Berlin with Korngold's musical psycho-thriller, one of the greatest hits of the 1920s.
Die tote Stadt - Trailer
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Die tote Stadt - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Robert Carsen
Main Cast
- Aleš Briscein
- Sara Jakubiak
- Günter Papendell
- Maria Fiselier
- Adrian Strooper
- Ivan Turšić
Writers
- Julius Korngold
- Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Die tote Stadt - FAQs
What is Die tote Stadt about?
Die tote Stadt follows a grief-stricken widower who has shut himself away from the world, living only for the memory of his late wife. When he meets a dancer who resembles her, reality and fantasy begin to blur in this psychologically intense opera by Erich Wolfgang Korngold.
Who composed the opera Die tote Stadt?
Die tote Stadt was composed by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, with the libretto written by his father Julius Korngold under a pseudonym. Premiering in 1920, it became one of the defining operatic works of the early twentieth century and a landmark of the late Romantic tradition.
Who directed this 2018 production of Die tote Stadt?
The 2018 production was staged by acclaimed Canadian director Robert Carsen at the Komische Oper Berlin. Carsen collaborated with General Music Director Ainārs Rubiķis to bring a psychologically charged interpretation of Korngold's opera to the stage.
Who are the lead singers in this production?
The principal cast features Aleš Briscein as the tormented widower Paul and Sara Jakubiak in the dual role of Marietta and the apparition of Marie. They are joined by Günter Papendell, Maria Fiselier, Adrian Strooper, and Ivan Turšić in supporting roles.
Is Die tote Stadt based on a literary source?
Yes. The opera is based on the symbolist novel Bruges-la-Morte by Belgian author Georges Rodenbach, published in 1892. The story's themes of mourning, obsession, and a man haunted by his dead wife's double translate powerfully into Korngold's richly expressive musical language.
Where was this production of Die tote Stadt performed?
The production was performed at the Komische Oper Berlin, one of Germany's most celebrated opera houses. It was co-presented with OperaVision, the European platform dedicated to making opera accessible to global audiences through high-quality digital broadcasts.
When was this Die tote Stadt production released?
This filmed production of Die tote Stadt was released on September 30, 2018, in Germany. It was made available through OperaVision as part of the platform's mission to bring world-class opera performances to audiences beyond the concert hall.
What genre is Die tote Stadt?
Die tote Stadt is a music film documenting a full operatic stage production. It belongs to the genre of filmed opera, combining the dramatic and musical traditions of the operatic stage with cinematic presentation, making it accessible to both dedicated opera fans and curious newcomers.
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