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Last production staged by Patrice Chéreau, this Elektra will remain as the main and most striking lyrical event of these last years in Aix-en-Provence. This production is leaded by three amazing singers: the German soprano Evelyn Herlitzius gave a tremendous, never-to-be-forgotten account of the title role, Waltraud Meier portrays a human and chilling Clytemnestra and Adrianne Pieczonka is a fantastic Chrysothemis. Everyone's loneliness and intimate struggles are Patrice Chéreau's favorites theatrical themes. With Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting the Orchestre de Paris, this production of Elektra becomes an unforgettable experience.

A familiar Biblical tale transformed into a cinematic opera of seemingly endless possibility. In expressive, melodic tones, the fraternal pair debate God’s true message and intent for His creations, a conflict that leads their followers towards chaos and sin. Set almost entirely within a Roman amphitheater whose history lends every precise line-reading and gesture, every startling camera move and cut, a totalizing force.

Der Rosenkavalier is a comedic musical romance set in Vienna, Austria. The story follows an aging aristocrat who finds herself in a love affair with a young boy. As a forced marriage approaches, a comedic and complex love triangle forms, leading to unexpected consequences. The film showcases the beauty and intricacies of the opera world, with stunning performances by the Vienna State Opera.

Adaptation of "Der Prinz von Homburg"; recorded at the Bavarian State Opera.

Der Rosenkavalier is a comedic romance that revolves around the intricacies of marriage, the power dynamics between men and women, and the beauty of opera. Set in Germany, the story follows the lives of several characters as they navigate love, desire, and societal expectations.

Salome tells the story of a prophet, a moon, and a dance in a German opera. It is a live performance based on a play.

Die Frau ohne Schatten (2011) is a drama and fantasy movie about the struggle of an emperor and his wife, as they navigate the complexities of their relationship in the shadow of a dark secret. The movie explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the search for fulfillment, as the characters are torn between their duty and their desires. As the story unfolds, the emperor's wife grapples with a pregnancy that brings her torment and uncertainty. With the help of a conductor, the characters embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, culminating in a powerful live performance and recording session of a german opera.

Der Rosenkavalier is a comedic and romantic opera set in Vienna, Austria. The story revolves around a forced marriage and the complications that arise from it. The opera is performed live and is in German.

The Metropolitan Opera presents a stage performance of Richard Wagner's Tannhäuser. Witness the dramatic opera about the German knight, Tannhäuser, as he struggles between his desire for love and devotion to the goddess Venus, leading to a conflict of passion and purity. Experience the enchanting music and breathtaking performances in this captivating live performance.

In Beethoven Fidelio, a desperate wife disguises herself as a man to save her imprisoned husband. Set in Spain, this dramatic and musical movie showcases sacrifice and triumph.

The legendary Patrice Chéreau (Bayreuth Jahrhundertring, Queen Margot, Intimacy) directed this production of Richard Wagner's psychological music drama Tristan und Isolde at the Teatro alla Scala in 2007. It stars Ian Storey, Waltraud Meier, Matti Salminen, Gerd Grochowski and Michelle DeYoung; the Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro Alla Scala provide musical support, under the baton of Daniel Barenboim.

Schubert Opera composed in 1823 but not performed until 1988. It is set in a medieval world and based on La Chanson de Roland and the legend of the love between Eginhard and Emma. Live performance from 2007 at the Opernhaus Zürich.

The stakes could not be higher as visionary director Robert Lepage, the world's greatest singers, and the Metropolitan Opera tackle Wagner's Ring cycle. An intimate look at the enormous theatrical and musical challenges of staging opera's most monumental work, the film chronicles the quest to fulfill Wagner's dream of a perfect Ring.

Die Frau ohne Schatten (1992) is a filmed opera that explores the themes of transformation, jealousy, and marriage. The story follows a woman without a shadow who is desperate to have one in order to conceive a child. She makes a deal with a mysterious falcon-like figure who promises her a shadow, but in return, she must sacrifice her husband's love. As the story unfolds, the woman faces trials and confronts her own insecurities, ultimately learning the importance of love and sacrifice in a marriage.

Among the greatest operas in Richard Strauss's oeuvre, "Der Rosenkavalier (The Cavalier of the Rose)" spins the tale of the Marschallin (Elizabeth Whitehouse), a dowager struggling with old age. Making the transition more difficult is Octavian (Ildiko Komlosi), a lover many years her junior. This 1997 Palermo production, under the baton of maestro Pier Luigi Pizzi, co-stars Daniel Lewis Williams as Baron Ochs, the Marschallin's obnoxious cousin.

Elektra, a German opera, tells the devastating story of a murder that tears apart a family. Elektra, the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Klytaemnestra, seeks vengeance for her father's murder at the hands of her mother and her mother's lover. The opera explores themes of tragedy, revenge, and the consequences of unchecked family secrets.

This vivid film of Wagner's romatic opera succeeds in conveying what has famously been called "the wind that blows out at you whenever you open the score", including Daland's boat anchoring against the Sandwike cliffs, the red-sailed phantom ship, and the ghost crew rising from the dead. "Scenes that recall classic horror films... Brilliantly successful" (Nürnberger Nachrichten), "Captures the works' essence" (Süddeutsche Zeitung). With a superb cast; conducted by Wagner authority Wolfgang Sawallisch.

Parsifal is a surreal opera film that delves into themes of artistic creation, purity, and myth. Set in Germany, it follows the story of a movie director and a diva as they venture into the world of classical music and Richard Wagner. The film combines avant-garde elements with symbolism and Brechtian influences, resulting in a unique and thought-provoking cinematic experience.

Live production of the Mozart opera Die Zauberflöte.

The Martin Kušej production of Richard Strauss's "Elektra", filmed live at the Opernhaus Zurich on 30 November and 4 December 2005. Eva Johansson stars as Elektra, with Marjana Lipovšek as Klytämnestra, Melanie Diener as Chrysothemis, Rudolf Schashing as Aegisth, and Alfred Muff as Orest. Christoph von Dohnányi conducts.