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Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg

1984Movie4 h 27 min

Music
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An epic, wondrous music movie about history and show business, with standout score and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

Richard Wagner's grandson, Wolfgang Wagner, staged and directed this performance of the legendary composer's most human of musical dramas at the 1984 Bayreuth Festival. Horst Stein directs the Bayreuth Festival Chorus and Orchestra and an all-star cast that includes Hermann Prey (as Beckmesser), Bernd Weikl (as Sachs), Siegfried Jerusalem (as Walter), Graham Clark (as David) and MariAnne Haggander (as Eva).

Feels like

  • Wagnerian Opera
  • Bayreuth Festival
  • Musical Drama
  • Historical Performance
  • Grand Spectacle
  • World-Class Music
  • Artistic Excellence
  • Romantic Opera

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Wolfgang Wagner

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Facts

January 1, 1984 · 4 h 27 min · Music

Released
January 1, 1984
Runtime
4 h 27 min
Genres
Music
Original language
German
Available in
9 countries

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Is Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg in English?

German

No, it was made in German.