Description: Wagner - Parsifal / Ventris, Hampson, Meier, Salminen, Fox, Kristinsson, Nagano, Berlin Opera Description Ever since the world premiere of Parsifal at Bayreuth on 26th July 1882, the meaning of Richard Wagners last opera has been widely discussed. Nikolaus Lehnhoffs visionary staging of this emotionally charged opera reveals a masterpiece of existential drama about human existence. Christopher Ventris and Waltraud Meier lead an inspired cast in a high definition recording in true surround sound.Press Reviews It is by a long way the most thoughtful, positive and penetrating view of Parsifal that I have encountered. (The Times) Nikolaus Lehnhoffs production of Parsifal was staged by ENO in 1999. It has since travelled the world and here comes from last years Baden-Baden Festival. Its a provocative but effective interpretation, in which the Knights of the Grail are struggling to hang on to life in a post-apocalyptic world (a symbolic meteorite dominates the set in Act I). Its a grim vision, but one that works with the established plot; and Lehnhoffs final suggestion of Parsifal leading the others on to a new life without the organised religion that has so patently failed them is inspiring in these over-zealous times. It would be hard to assemble a better cast today. (BBC Music Magazine)This is a fascinating interpretation of the Parsifal legend. Nikolaus Lehnhoffs production may be known to English readers from ENO. In Lehnhoffs eyes, Wagners music mercilessly tells of total loneliness, of living in an empty world stripped of all its former meaning. The Knights of the Holy Grail have over time lost sight of their roots; most tellingly perhaps, Lehnhoff tells us that, Parsifal is an endgame in the wasteland...Well worth watching and listening. This is an interesting take on one of the greatest dramas ever written. (Musicweb International)Cast Christopher Ventris (Parsifal) Waltraud Meier (Kundry) Matti Salminen (Gurnemanz) Thomas Hampson (Amfortas) Tom Fox (Klingsor) Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester; Kent Nagano Production Company: Baden-Baden Festspielhaus Stage Director: Nikolaus LehnhoffDisc Information Catalogue Number: OA0915D Date of Performance: 2004 Running Time: 317 minutes Sound: DTS Surround; LPCM Stereo Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, ES, IT Label: Opus Arte Features: Product Details: Aspect Ratio : 1.78:1 Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No MPAA rating : Unrated (Not Rated) Product Dimensions : 5.35 x 0.67 x 7.48 inches; 5.47 ounces Item model number : 3Videos Media Format : Widescreen, DTS Surround Sound, Color, Classical, Multiple Formats, Box set, NTSC Run time : 5 hours and 17 minutes Release date : May 17, 2005 Actors : Christopher Ventris, Thomas Hampson, Waltraud Meier, Matti Salminen, Kent Nagano Dubbed: : German Handling We will ship all orders within 1 business days of payment. Delivery We ship Worldwide.Due to eBay's Policy we are unable to modify your shipping address after checkout. Feedback We take our reputation seriously, we buy and sell online, so we understand the value of trust. If you are unsatisfied with your order, please contact us and we will work with you to resolve it to your satisfaction. Returns We accept returns for 30 days following delivery. Items returned in the condition different then the original, such as but not limited to: Missing or damaged original packaging/seal Missing or damaged parts Shows signs of use/Worn Will be subject to a 50% restocking fee.
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Movie/TV Title: Parsifal
Producer: Chlo Carleton, Ferenc Vandamme, Reiner Moritz
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Run Time: 317 min.
Format: DVD
Genre: Classical Artists
Studio: Bbc / Opus Arte
Sub-Genre: Opera/Operetta