Berg: Lulu
"Recorded at Opernhaus Zürich, November 2002."
Originally released in 2004. Berg: Lulu is a music film. directed by Sven-Eric Bechtolf. With a runtime of 2h 44m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Laura Aikin, Cornelia Kallisch, and Peter Keller
Synopsis
Since its premiere on 2 June 1937 in Zurich, Alban Berg's second opera "Lulu" has the reputation of being surrounded by scandals. On the one hand, this is due to the dubious character of the subject, the man-eating femme fatale, which Berg had taken from Frank Wedekind's two Lulu tragedies – "The Earth Spirit" and "Pandora's Box" – and combined into one opera libretto. On the other hand, Berg's widow had (for personal reasons) repeatedly refused to have the opera completed, which was unfinished when Berg died. This video is of the unfinished two-act torso of "Lulu."
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2004
22 years ago
Runtime
2h 44m
164 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Opernhaus Zürich
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berg: Lulu about?
Since its premiere on 2 June 1937 in Zurich, Alban Berg's second opera "Lulu" has the reputation of being surrounded by scandals. On the one hand, this is due to the dubious character of the subjec...
Who directed Berg: Lulu?
Berg: Lulu was directed by Sven-Eric Bechtolf.
How long is Berg: Lulu?
Berg: Lulu has a runtime of 2 hours and 44 minutes (164 minutes total).
When was Berg: Lulu released?
Berg: Lulu was released on January 1, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Berg: Lulu?
The main cast of Berg: Lulu includes Laura Aikin, Cornelia Kallisch, Peter Keller, Steve Davislim, Alfred Muff.