Schönberg: Gurre-Lieder
Originally released in 2019. Schönberg: Gurre-Lieder is a feature film. directed by Pierre Audi. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Burkhard Fritz, Emily Magee, and Anna Larsson
Synopsis
Rarely has a theatrical world premiere been so warmly received as Dutch National Opera’s production of Arnold Schönberg’s late-Romantic Gurre-Lieder in 2014. The production fulfilled a fervent wish of principal conductor Marc Albrecht. The music of Gurre-Lieder is timeless, and so is its subject: a passionate, yet forbidden love. The story harks back to a Scandinavian saga, situated in Gurre. King Waldemar loves the girl Tove, who is a mysterious character, connected to both the world of people and the world of birds. The queen is jealous and has Tove killed. The Wood Dove tells of this in a moving song and the king accuses God of cruelty. A nightmarish scene follows, of a fierce army killed in battle, which rampages like a horde of ghosts. The radiant dawn at the end of Gurre-Lieder shows the insignificance of human destiny compared to the power of nature.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Dutch National Opera
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schönberg: Gurre-Lieder about?
Rarely has a theatrical world premiere been so warmly received as Dutch National Opera’s production of Arnold Schönberg’s late-Romantic Gurre-Lieder in 2014. The production fulfilled a fervent...
Who directed Schönberg: Gurre-Lieder?
Schönberg: Gurre-Lieder was directed by Pierre Audi.
How long is Schönberg: Gurre-Lieder?
Schönberg: Gurre-Lieder has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Schönberg: Gurre-Lieder released?
Schönberg: Gurre-Lieder was released on June 1, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Schönberg: Gurre-Lieder?
The main cast of Schönberg: Gurre-Lieder includes Burkhard Fritz, Emily Magee, Anna Larsson, Markus Marquardt, Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke.