Der Rosenkavalier

In his new production, Robert Carsen places the action at the end of the Habsburg Empire, underscoring the opera’s subtext of class and conflict against a rich backdrop of gilt and red damask

Directed by Gary Halvorson, Der Rosenkavalier leans on a strong ensemble — Renée Fleming, Elīna Garanča, Günther Groissböck — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 2017.