Der Rosenkavalier (1962)
Synopsis
The legendary soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf stars in this acclaimed film of Richard Strauss' delightful opera, Der Rosenkavalier. This Salzburg Festival production of Strauss' great work toured the world, and this filmed version was hailed by The New York Times as "Superb." Schwarzkopf performs her signature role as Princess von Werdenberg, an aging beauty involved with a younger man, Octavian. But when Octavian agrees to assist Baron Ochs by delivering the Baron's proposal of marriage to the beautiful young Sophie, the messenger and bride-to-be fall in love with each other!
Director
Paul Czinner
Status
Released
Original Language
DE
Der Rosenkavalier
Direct and secure download
Cast
Herbert von Karajan
Self - Conductor
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Marschallin
Otto Edelmann
Der baron Ochs von Lerchenau
Sena Jurinac
Octavian
Erich Kunz
Herr von Faninal
Anneliese Rothenberger
Sophie
Judith Hellwig
Jungfer Marianne leitmetzerin
Renato Ercolani
Valzacchi
Hilde Rössel-Majdan
Annina
Vienna Philharmonic