Engel wider Willen - Die Welt der Kastraten
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The history of the castrati paints a dark picture in European music history. To keep their voices bright, thousands of choir boys were castrated in Italy in the 17th and 18th centuries. "Engel Wider Willen" tells the fate of the castrati presented in some of the most beautiful baroque locations, including the Staatsoper Berlin.
- Runtime
- 1h
- Released
- 1993
Details
Release year: 1993
Storyline
The history of the castrati paints a dark picture in European music history. To keep their voices bright, thousands of choir boys were castrated in Italy in the 17th and 18th centuries. "Engel Wider Willen" tells the fate of the castrati presented in some of the most beautiful baroque locations, including the Staatsoper Berlin.
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Directors
Writers
Cast
See all 4 credits →- Jochen Kowalski — Self - Presenter
- Jürgen Wendler — Self