Genre:
Opera
Release Date:
Oct 2007
Recorded:
2006
Number of Discs:
1
Sound:
2.0 PCM & 5.0 DTS
Subtitles:
EN, FR, DE, ES, IT, CA
Aspect Ratio:
16:9 Anamorphic
Display:
NTSC
Catalog Number:
OA0985D
Berg: Wozzeck (Gran Teatre del Liceu)
Franz Hawlata (Wozzeck); Angela Denoke (Marie); Reiner Goldberg (Drum Major); Vivian Tierney (Margret); Johann Tilli (Doctor); Hubert Delamboye (Captain);
Calixto Bieito's controversial but visually stunning production of Wozzeck is set in a grisly, chaotic, post-industrial maze, giving a contemporary edge to the disturbing and hair-raising intensity of Alban Berg's expressionistic masterpiece. The all too human drama is emphasised, with terrifying beauty, by the stupendous cast of singing actors with the Orchestra and Chorus of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, producing a strong, relentless musical experience under the inspired baton of maestro Sebastian Weigle.
Reviews
"The quite sensational Chorus and Orchestra, revealed a worldclass theatre company, with a conductor London should book soon. Sebastian Weigle read the score with suavity, so that it seemed as if Wozzeck was more than a little influenced by Mahler; and how thankful I felt for that ingratiating, mellow and fierce sound!" (Musical Opinion)
Extra features
Documentary, including interviews with Sebastian Weigle and Calixto Bieito. Illustrated synopsis. Cast gallery.