Tannhäuser (Metropolitan Opera) (1982)

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One of Richard Wagner's most enduring works, this bold operatic tale of a medieval knight's struggle for freedom against the gods was given a striking production by the Metropolitan Opera, and this video captures the performance for the ages. Eva Marton, Richard Cassilly, Tatiana Troyanos and Bernd Weikl lead the cast; James Levine conducts the orchestra. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Director(s):: Brian Large

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Tannhäuser (Metropolitan Opera)

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 189 mins

Complete Cast of Tannhäuser (Metropolitan Opera)

Richard Cassilly - Tannhauser
Eva Marton - Elisabeth
Tatiana Troyanos - Venus

John Macurdy - Landgraf Hermann
Robert Nagy - Walther
Bernd Weikl - Wolfram

Director(s):: Brian Large

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	Donald L.

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This is a well designed traditional production. Overall the cast is excellent. Troyanos is a fetching and mellifluous Venus. Her performance alone would be cause to recommend this production. Regrettably, Cassilly, as Tannhauser, is a disappointment. His voice has a hard, constricted quality which I found unappealing. However, his vocal deficiencies are offset by some pretty good acting. Marton makes an appealing Elisabeth. Chorus and orchestra, of course, perform well. N. B. I rented this DVD again and for what ever reason I did not find Cassily's vocal renderings quite as off putting as I had in the initial viewing.

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