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Wagner: Das Rheingold

20% | May 31, 1978 | Music

This 1978 studio production of the prologue to Wagner's masterpiece is the only segment of the famous Salzburg Festival/Metropolitan Opera productions, first seen in the 1960s, that made it to film. Based on one of those original productions, Georges Wakhevitch produced stage settings and transformations that supported Karajan's concept with every possible means. Herbert Von Karajan's staging is in the epic style of another age, emphasizing the dignity of the gods rather than their all too human failings. With the singers - foremost among them Peter Schreier - Karajan had an ensemble that fully conformed to his intentions.

Featured Crew

Herbert von Karajan
Director
Richard Wagner
Original Music Composer

Cast

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Herbert von Karajan
Self - Conductor
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Vladimir de Kanel
Donner (actor)
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Leif Roar
Donner (singer)

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