HENZE: L'Upupa

WORLD PREMIÈRE AT THE SALZBURG FESTIVAL

Matthias Goerne · Wiener Philharmoniker
Release Date: 29th November 2004

H.W. Henze:
"L'Upupa und der Triumph der Sohnesliebe"
(The Hoopoe and the Triumph of Filial Love)

Matthias Goerne · Laura Aikin · John Mark Ainsley · Alfred Muff · Axel Köhler · Wiener Staatsopernchor
Directed for Stage by Dieter Dorn
Directed for TV by Brian Large
Wiener Philharmoniker
Markus Stenz, conductor

Picture Format: NTSC · 16:9 anamorphic
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo · Dolby Digital 5.1 · DTS 5.1
Region Code: 0
Subtitles: English, German, French
Booklet Notes: English, German, French
Running Time: 143 mins

Catalogue Number: 2053929
UPC Code Number: 880242539298

• Often acclaimed as the greatest living composer, Henze presents what he announces to be his last opera
• Unusual vivid and entertaining piece full of amazing sounds and bewitching images
• This world première was shot at one of the world's most distinguished Festivals and received
  unanimous acclaim from the international press
• Matthias Goerne, one of the most sought-after young baritones, singing the leading role
• Wiener Philharmoniker being the most prestigious orchestra in the World
• Brand new recording - state-of-the-art quality
• 5.1 surround sound in Dolby Digital and DTS
• Widescreen 16:9 ratio

"In a word, a triumph for Henze and very possibly a masterpiece which will undoubtedly travel: Berlin, Madrid and Palermo are planned; London (or, preferably, Glyndebourne) surely must follow.
The Sunday Times

"Where else in contemporary opera do you find such seductive and imaginative charm, applied
with such artistry?"
The Daily Telegraph