Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (1970)

The 1970 film version of Richard Wagner’s opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg is based on a staging by the director Leopold Lindtberg, for which Herbert Kirchhoff designed the set and Rudolf Heinrich the costumes. Leopold Ludwig conducts the Chorus of the Hamburg State Opera and the Philharmonic Hamburg State Orchestra. A quick glance at the cast list of this film production of Die Meistersinger reveals the surprising fact that the vocal protagonists – all stars of international reputation – were almost all associated with the Hamburg State Opera ensemble.

Director: Leopold Lindtberg
Runtime: 240 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg about?
The 1970 film version of Richard Wagner’s opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg is based on a staging by the director Leopold Lindtberg, for which Herbert Kirchhoff designed the set and Rudolf Heinrich the costumes. Leopold Ludwig conducts the Chorus of the Hamburg State Opera and the Philharmonic Hamburg State Orchestra. A quick glance at the cast list of this film production of Die Meistersinger reveals the surprising fact that the vocal protagonists – all stars of international reputation – were almost all associated with the Hamburg State Opera ensemble.
Who directed Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg?
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg was directed by Leopold Lindtberg.
How long is Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg?
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg has a runtime of 4h 0m (240 minutes).