Johann Strauss: Simplicius (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film
Released in 2003, Johann Strauss: Simplicius is a notable film directed by David Pountney, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. Operetta in three acts / Sung in German Five years after Wagner's "Parsifal," Johann Strauss II presented "Simplicius" in the Theater an der Wien. Neither an opera nor an operetta, it was a work that did not fit into any of the pre-defined categories. On the 100th anniversary of the composer's death in 1999, the Zurich opera house presented a new production, the work's Swiss premiere. This production picked up on various impulses from the history of the works origin, using them to create a unique version of the piece. Here, for example, is the "Donauweibchen" incorporated shortly before the end. The Austrian-born chief conductor of the Zurich opera house, Franz Welser-Möst, has left his mark as a native speaker on this "Simplicius" production both here and elsewhere.
Who’s in it. Johann Strauss: Simplicius stars Michael Volle, Martin Zysset, Rolf Haunstein and Elizabeth Magnuson, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johann Strauss: Simplicius page.
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- Where can I watch Johann Strauss: Simplicius (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Johann Strauss: Simplicius change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Johann Strauss: Simplicius?
- Johann Strauss: Simplicius stars Michael Volle, Martin Zysset, Rolf Haunstein, Elizabeth Magnuson and Piotr Beczala.
- When was Johann Strauss: Simplicius released?
- Johann Strauss: Simplicius was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.