This film was prepared as a introduction to a series of opera broadcasts on German television. It depicts the behind-the-scenes maneuverings in preparation for the annual opera festival in Bayreuth.Read More »
Plácido Domingo
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Werner Herzog – Die Verwandlung der Welt in Musik: Bayreuth vor der Premiere AKA The Transformation of the World into Music (1996)
Werner Herzog1991-2000DocumentaryGermanyDie Verwandlung der Welt in Musik Bayreuth vor der Premiere (1996) -
Franco Zeffirelli – I Pagliacci (1982)
Franco Zeffirelli1981-1990ItalyMusicalPerformance
The story is set in southern Italy and recounts the tragedy of Canio, the lead clown in a commedia dell’arte troupe, his wife Nedda, and her lover, Silvio.Read More »
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Franco Zeffirelli – Otello AKA Othello (1986)
1981-1990Franco ZeffirelliItalyMysteryRomance
Based on Shakesphere’s play, Verdi’s opera depicts the devastating effects of jealousy, “…the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds upon”. Believing Otello has promoted the fast-rising Cassio over himself, Iago plots to destroy both Cassio and Otello. Iago convinces the jealous Otello that his beautiful wife Desdemona is unfaithful, and that Cassio is her lover. Jealousy is followed by tragedy, then retribution, “Has Heaven no more thunderbolts?”Read More »