From Kultur: Der Rosenkavalier with Elisabeth Schwarzkopf on DVD and Blu-Ray November 16

New York, NY, October 16, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Elisabeth Schwarzkopf in the Film Version of Der Rosenkavalier Restored and Re-mastered from the Original Film Debuts on DVD & Blu-ray November 16, 2010

Kultur is proud to announce the Blu-ray & DVD release of. The DVD and Blu-ray will both be available on November 16, 2010.

Newly restored and digitally re-mastered from the original film, the legendary soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf stars in this acclaimed film of Richard Strauss’ delightful opera, Der Rosenkavalier.

This Salzburg Festival production of Strauss’ great work toured the world, and this filmed version was hailed by The New York Times as “Superb.”

Schwarzkopf performs her signature role as Princess von Werdenberg, an aging beauty involved with a younger man, Octavian. But when Octavian agrees to assist Baron Ochs by delivering the Baron’s proposal of marriage to the beautiful young Sophie, the messenger and bride-to-be fall in love with each other.

Now totally restored, this historic film of Der Rosenkavalier is a shining example of a performance style–and a musical art form–that is truly immortal.

Der Rosenkavalier

DVD BLU-RAY
Street Date: November 16, 2010 Street Date: November 16, 2010
SRP: $29.99 SRP: $44.99
SKU: D4684 SKU: BD4684
Run Time: 192 minutes Run Time: 192 minutes
UPC: 032031468498 UPC: 032031468474
ISBN: 978-0-7697-9033-6 ISBN: 978-0- 7697- 9034-3
Territory: U.S. and Canada--Region 1 Territory: U.S. and Canada-
-Region A/1

More information on this release and other Kultur DVDs can be found online at www.kultur.com

Contact for Further Information:
Kultur International Films
Tel: 732-229-2343
info@kultur.com

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