Jacques Offenbach
11) Ludwig
Publisher
Arrow Academy
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
Italiano
Description
Visconti's lavish portrait of Ludwig II, the 'Mad King' of Bavaria. From his glittering coronation to his mysterious suicide, Ludwig II (Helmut Berger) epitomised the doomed nineteenth-century Romantic hero. A loner by nature, he was tormented by his unrequited love for his cousin, Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Romy Schneider), who sensed his true sexual nature and fragile grip on reality. But as war raged around him, Ludwig's sole obsession remained...
12) Inspiration
Author
Publisher
Decca
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
None
Description
Eighteen-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason came into the spotlight with his performance at the royal wedding of Harry and Meghan. He also won the prestigious BBC Young Musician award in 2016. His debut album features Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1, the piece Sheku performed in the BBCYM final.
15) Ludwig
Publisher
Koch Lorber Films
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
Italiano
Description
An operatic portrait of Ludwig II, the 19th century mad king of Bavaria. Tormented by his unrequited love for his cousin, Empress Elisabeth of Austria, coupled with his obsession for the music of Wagner, Ludwig retreats into a fantasy world. He builds fairytale castles and ultimately loses his already-fragile grip on his sanity.
18) Opera hits
Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
Italiano
Description
A superb compilation of opera's best-loved performances by Domingo, Carreras, Vickers, and more.