Der Rosenkavalier (1962)

The legendary soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf stars in this acclaimed film of Richard Strauss delightful opera Der Rosenkavalier This Salzburg Festival production of Strauss great work toured the world and this filmed version was hailed by The New York Times as Superb Schwarzkopf performs her signature role as Princess von Werdenberg an aging beauty involved with a younger man Octavian But when Octavian agrees to assist Baron Ochs by delivering the Barons proposal of marriage to the beautiful young Sophie the messenger and bridetobe fall in love with each other