Sa - Sk

Simplicius 

(Simplicius Simplicissimus)


Germany 2000, colour, 132 mins

This Strauss opera is based on a 17th century novel by Grimmelshausen and has as its theme the experiences of a child living through the horrors of the Thirty Years’ War. This child, Simplicius, faces a battle for survival all alone.

Category Operetta
Language German, Engl. subtitles
Composer Johann Strauss 
Stage Direction   David Pountney
Conductor Franz Welser-Moest
Cast Michael Volle, Martin Zysset, Elisabeth Magnuson
Production Opernhaus Zürich 
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