Pfitzner: Palestrina
Originally released in 2009. Pfitzner: Palestrina is a music/comedy film. directed by Christian Stückl. With a runtime of 3h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Christopher Ventris, Peter Rose, and Michael Volle
Synopsis
Requiring 38 soloists, chorus, and large orchestra, Hans Pfitzner's "Palestrina" is a challenging opera to stage. In Munich, the city in which it was premiered in 1917, director Christian Stückle, conductor Simone Young, and the Bavarian State Opera met those challenges with stunning success.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 14, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
3h 17m
197 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Christopher Ventris
as Giovanni Pierluigi de Palestrina
Peter Rose
as Pope Pius IV
Michael Volle
as Giovanni Morone
John Daszak
as Bernardo Novagierio
Roland Bracht
as Cardinal Christoph Madruscht
Falk Struckmann
as Carlo Borromeo
Christiane Karg
as Ighino
Wolfgang Koch
as Graf Luna
Ulrich Reß
as Der Bischof von Bodoja
Claudia Mahnke
as Silla
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Unitel
- Bayerische Staatsoper
- EuroArts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pfitzner: Palestrina about?
Requiring 38 soloists, chorus, and large orchestra, Hans Pfitzner's "Palestrina" is a challenging opera to stage. In Munich, the city in which it was premiered in 1917, director Christian Stückle,...
Who directed Pfitzner: Palestrina?
Pfitzner: Palestrina was directed by Christian Stückl.
How long is Pfitzner: Palestrina?
Pfitzner: Palestrina has a runtime of 3 hours and 17 minutes (197 minutes total).
When was Pfitzner: Palestrina released?
Pfitzner: Palestrina was released on July 14, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pfitzner: Palestrina?
The main cast of Pfitzner: Palestrina includes Christopher Ventris, Peter Rose, Michael Volle, John Daszak, Roland Bracht.