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!
Credits
Der Rosenkavalier Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Herbert von Karajan
He was 54, 81 years old when he died
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as Herbert von Karajan |
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Otto Edelmann
He was 45, 86 years old when he died
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as Otto Edelmann |
Der Rosenkavalier Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Paul Czinner as Director. He was 72 (82) years old when He died
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Directing |
