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Der Rosenkavalier (1962)

NR · 1962-10-09 · 3h 12m · DE
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The legendary soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf stars in this acclaimed film of Richard Strauss' delightful opera, Der Rosenkavalier. This Salzburg Festival production of Strauss' great work toured the world, and this filmed version was hailed by The New York Times as "Superb." Schwarzkopf performs her signature role as Princess von Werdenberg, an aging beauty involved with a younger man, Octavian. But when Octavian agrees to assist Baron Ochs by delivering the Baron's proposal of marriage to the beautiful young Sophie, the messenger and bride-to-be fall in love with each other!

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Paul CzinnerDirector

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Herbert von KarajanHerbert von KarajanSelf - ConductorElisabeth SchwarzkopfElisabeth SchwarzkopfMarschallinOtto EdelmannOtto EdelmannDer baron Ochs von LerchenauSena JurinacSena JurinacOctavianErich KunzErich KunzHerr von FaninalAnneliese RothenbergerAnneliese RothenbergerSophieJudith HellwigJudith HellwigJungfer Marianne leitmetzerinRenato ErcolaniRenato ErcolaniValzacchiHilde Rössel-MajdanHilde Rössel-MajdanAnninaVienna PhilharmonicVienna Philharmonic

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What is Der Rosenkavalier about?

The legendary soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf stars in this acclaimed film of Richard Strauss' delightful opera, Der Rosenkavalier. This Salzburg Festival production of Strauss' great work toured the world, and this filmed version was hailed by The New York Times as "Superb." Schwarzkopf performs her signature role as Princess von Werdenberg, an aging beauty involved with a younger man, Octavian. But when Octavian agrees to assist Baron Ochs by delivering the Baron's proposal of marriage to the beautiful young Sophie, the messenger and bride-to-be fall in love with each other!

How long is Der Rosenkavalier?

Der Rosenkavalier has a runtime of 192 minutes.