Released:
2004-11-16

Overview:
Witness the Zurich Opera's stunning production of Richard Wagner's masterpiece "Tannhauser," conducted by Franz Welser-Most and featuring Peter Sieffert (Tannhauser), Solveig Kringelborn (Elisabeth) and Roman Trekel (von Eschenbach). Initially produced in Dresden in 1845, "Tannhauser" instilled a sense of wonder in a few of Strauss's ardent friends and admirers, among them Robert Schumann and Franz Liszt. Opera buffs will love it.

Director:
Chloé Perlemuter

Runtime:
3h 20min

Genre:
Drama, Music

• Cast:
• 
  Peter Seiffert
  as
  Tannhäuser
• 
  Roman Trekel
  as
  Wolfram
• 
  Rolf Haunstein
  as
  Biterolf
• 
  Isabelle Kabatu
  as
  Venus
• 
  Jonas Kaufmann
  as
  Walther