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Der Rosenkavalier
“The Metropolitan Opera: Der Rosenkavalier”
7.5 / 10• 2017• 3h 48m•NR• German
Music
Storyline
In his new production, Robert Carsen places the action at the end of the Habsburg Empire, underscoring the opera’s subtext of class and conflict against a rich backdrop of gilt and red damask
Cast & Crew
Renée Fleming
The Marschallin
Lead
Günther Groissböck
Baron Ochs
Elīna Garanča
Octavian
Erin Morley
Sophie
Markus Brück
Herr von Faninal
HS
Helene Schneiderman
Annina
Alan Oke
Valzacchi
Matthew Polenzani
Ein Sänger
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gary Halvorson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Der Rosenkavalier is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
