| Description |
2 videodiscs (205 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, all regions; anamorphic widescreen (16:9) presentation. |
| Performer |
John Bröcheler, Henk Smit, Graham Clark, Reinhild Runkel, Chris Merritt, Anne Gjevang ; Residentie Orchestra ; Hartmut Haenchen, conductor. |
| Credits |
George Tsypin, sets ; Eiko Ishioka, costumes. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast on television in 1999. |
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"This production of The ring of the Nibelung is based on the new complete edition of the works of Richard Wagner." -- Container. |
| Summary |
The opening of this extraordinary production of The Ring, from Het Muziektheater Amsterdam, combines the lyrical, mythical and philosophical qualities of Wagner's work. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Note |
Extra features: illustrated synopsis; cast gallery; The forging of the ring, Roeland Hazendonk's 50-minute introduction to Wagner's Ring from Het Muziektheater Amsterdam, including interviews with Hartmut Haenchen, Pierre Audi and principal members of the cast. |
| Language |
Sung in German with optional English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch or Japanese subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Operas.
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| Genre/Form |
Concert films.
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| Added Author |
Vermeiren, Misjel.
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Audi, Pierre.
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Bröcheler, John.
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Smit, Henk.
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Clark, Graham, 1941-
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Runkel, Reinhild.
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Merritt, Chris, 1952-
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Gjevang, Anne.
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Haenchen, Hartmut.
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Kultur International Films.
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Nederlands Operakoor.
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Opus Arte (Firm)
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Residentie-Orkest (Hague, Netherlands)
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| Added Title |
Ring des Nibelungen. Rheingold
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| ISBN |
9780769709468 |
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076970946X |
| Standard No. |
032031094697 |
| Music No. |
D0946 Kultur |
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