Wagner: Das RheingoldMovie
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.
About Wagner: Das Rheingold
Wagner: Das Rheingold is a 1978 music movie directed by Herbert von Karajan.
The production information lists a runtime of 2h 23m, production credits from Germany, an original language code of DE.
The credited cast includes Herbert von Karajan, Thomas Stewart, Vladimir de Kanel, Leif Roar. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
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