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Leonard Bernstein: Candide
2003 | 175m | English
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| Director: | Fritz Zeilinger |
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| Writer: | Voltaire, Lillian Hellman, Hugh Wheeler, Vicco von Bülow, Stephen Sondheim |
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| Concert performance of Bernstein's Candide, with additional connecting texts by Loriot (Vicco von Bülow). The world is absurd, and no one understands that better than Loriot. In this witty and whimsical adaptation of Leonard Bernstein’s operetta Candide, the legendary German comedian takes on the role of narrator, guiding the audience through Voltaire’s tale of optimism gone wrong. With sharp humor and elegant storytelling, Loriot adds his signature touch to Candide’s misadventures across war-torn lands, ill-fated romances, and philosophical catastrophes—all set to Bernstein’s dazzling score. A delightful blend of high culture and comedy, this Candide is as satirical as it is spectacular. | |
| Release Date: | Nov 15, 2003 |
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| Director: | Fritz Zeilinger |
| Writer: | Voltaire, Lillian Hellman, Hugh Wheeler, Vicco von Bülow, Stephen Sondheim |
| Genres: | Drama |
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| Production Companies | BR |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 13, 2026 Entered: Apr 30, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Vicco von Bülow | Narrator |
| Donald George | Candide |
| Thomas Gazheli | Dr. Pangloss / Martin |
| Volker Bengl | Gouverneur / Vanderdendur / Ragotski |
| Johannes Beck | Maximilian / Captain |
| Florian Simson | Cosmetic Merchant / Prince Edward |
| Holger Ohlmann | Junkman / Inquisitor / King August / Croupier |
| Cornelia Götz | Cunegonde |
| Snejinka Ayramoya | Old Lady |
| Päivi Elina | Paquette |
| Peter Loehle | Bartender / Insquisitor / Tsar Ivan |
| Torsten Frisch | Doctor / Inquisitor / King Stanislaus |
| Michael Gann | Alchemist / Grand Inquisitor / Sultan Achmet / Crook |
| David Stahl | Self - Dirigent |
| Name | Job |
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| Fritz Zeilinger | Director |
| David Stahl | Conductor |
| Voltaire | Writer |
| Lillian Hellman | Writer |
| Hugh Wheeler | Writer |
| Vicco von Bülow | Writer |
| Leonard Bernstein | Music |
| Stephen Sondheim | Writer |
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