Der Zwerg (2019)
Based on Oscar Wildes story The Birthday of the Infanta, Zemlinskys single-act opera Der Zwerg is the tragic tale of a dwarf who is presented at court, falls in love with the beautiful Donna Clara, but is ultimately forced to see himself as others see him and to die of a broken heart. Preceded by Schoenbergs Accompaniment to a Cinematographic Scene, Op. 34, Zemlinskys Romantic score is full of psychological intrigue. Is Der Zwerg a critique of societys superficiality? Is it the composers self-portrait in his doomed affair with Alma Schindler? Director Tobias Kratzers stunning, transparent production creates a space in which each character is thrown into sharp relief in this fine, noble and melancholy work.
- Date of release
- 2019-03-27
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Genres
- Music
- Director
- Tobias Kratzer
Casting
- Elena Tsallagova — Donna Clara, Infanta of Spain
- Emily Magee — Ghita, her attendant
- David Butt Philip — Der Zwerg
- Mick Morris Mehnert — Der Zwerg (actor)
- Philipp Jekal — Don Estoban, the chamberlain
- Flurina Stucki — Maid
- Amber Fasquelle — Maid
- Maliu Vaahtoluoto — Maid
- So Young Park — Companion
- Kristina Häger — Companion
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