Aribert Reimann: Lear
Originally released in 2015. Aribert Reimann: Lear is a music film. directed by Karoline Gruber. With a runtime of 2h 34m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Bo Skovhus, Katja Pieweck, and Hellen Kwon
Synopsis
Aribert Reimann's "Lear" is a milestone in the tragic opera of the 20th century. Ever since it's 1978 premiere at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich, it has made it's triumphal progress around the world in more than thirty productions as the most successful Shakespeare opera of our time. The remorseless logic of the action and plot and the primal force of irresistible sonic fantasies give this work the power to hold the attention of it's listeners and viewers from the first moment to the last. The great theme of self-deception is fancifully portrayed in this captivating stage production by Karoline Gruber with a retreat into the interior of a far from frail old man. It is not senility that drives Lear, brilliantly sung by Bo Skovhus, into isolation but his hyperactive ego. The first Hamburg performance of Lear is a musical achievement of the highest order.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Staatsoper Hamburg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aribert Reimann: Lear about?
Aribert Reimann's "Lear" is a milestone in the tragic opera of the 20th century. Ever since it's 1978 premiere at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich, it has made it's triumphal progress around the ...
Who directed Aribert Reimann: Lear?
Aribert Reimann: Lear was directed by Karoline Gruber.
How long is Aribert Reimann: Lear?
Aribert Reimann: Lear has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes total).
When was Aribert Reimann: Lear released?
Aribert Reimann: Lear was released on March 30, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Aribert Reimann: Lear?
The main cast of Aribert Reimann: Lear includes Bo Skovhus, Katja Pieweck, Hellen Kwon, Siobhan Stagg, Erwin Leder.