Franz Schubert's opera is a story about the love of Alfonso and Estrella, which is threatened by advances, both military and amorous, of Alfonso's rival Adolfo. This 1997 production was recorded at the Theater an der Wien, with stage direction by Jurgen Flimm and musical accompaniment from the Chamber Orchestra of Europe. Read more
| Director | Jurgen Flimm |
|---|---|
| Genres | Music/Musical |
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Franz Schubert's opera is a story about the love of Alfonso and Estrella, which is threatened by advances, both military and amorous, of Alfonso's rival Adolfo. This 1997 production was recorded at the Theater an der Wien, with stage direction by Jurgen Flimm and musical accompaniment from the Chamber Orchestra of Europe.
| Director | Jurgen Flimm |
|---|---|
| Studio | NAXOS |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 19 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 02 Feb 2009 Production year: 1997 |
| Format | DVD |
Although the story has been done similarly many times, it helps to have the orchestration of Schubert. The opera here is the shortened version, the original was 3 hours, but the story such as it is, is complete. Anyone who likes the charm of Schubert's music will not be disappointed.