Tannhauser (1978)

  
Format:  Tannhauser DVD 
 
 
Wagner's opera about a wandering singer's search for true love receives a grand treatment in Gotz Friedrich's acclaimed production, conducted by Sir Colin Davis at Bayreuth. This memorable production features Dame Gwyneth Jones in the dual roles of Elizabeth and Venus. 188 min. Standard; Soundtracks: German DTS 5.1, PCM stereo; Subtitles: English, Chinese, French, German, Spanish. In German with English subtitles.
 
SKU: D30288
$39.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Color:
Color
Format: 
DVD Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:
 No
Cast:  Gwyneth Jones

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