Stars: Waltraud Meier, Torsten Kerl, Cologne Philharmonie

Director: Hans Hadulla

Summary: One of the top Wagner performers of our time is seen here in a wide variety of roles plus a conversation backstage. Also included is a live recording of Mahler's 'Das Lied Von Der Erde'. Musical direction is by Semyon Bychkov.

The acclaimed mezzo-soprano Waltraud Meier is profiled in this documentary, which examines both the musical and motivational sides to her career as one of the foremost opera performers of our time. The portrait is rounded off with a live performance of Mahler's DAS LIED VON DER ERDE, in which Meier is accompanied by the Cologne Philharmonie under the direction of Semyon Bychkov.

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Aspect Ratio:	16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 0
Special Features:	Soundcheck
Year:	2001
Release Date:	March 3, 2003
Runtime:	158 minutes
Certification:	Exempt.
Catalogue Number:	D V W M L V E
Keywords:	Music, Opera, General, Wide, Screen, Entertainment, Singer, Portrait, Classical, Performing, Choral, Operetta, Vocal, Documentaries, Meier, Arts, Biographies, Waltraud
Genre:	Music/Performing Arts