Zarah Leander – MRQE

Heimat

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In 1885, famous New York Metropolitan Opera singer Maddalena dall’ Orto is scheduled to perform at a festival in the German residence of Ilmingen. It soon becomes obvious that she is non other than Magda von Schwartze, who left the town eight years ago against her father’s wishes to become a singer.

Das Herz der Königin

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

As the title “The Queen’s Heart” suggests, this early German black and white version of Mary Queen of Scott’s eventful reign and death focuses on her emotional perception rather lyrically, with some songs, mainly by her.

Es war eine rauschende Ballnacht

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

1865. Katharina goes to a ball in Moscow. There she meets again Tchaikowsky, her first and only love. The young, who is now married to wealthy Michael Iwanowitsch Murakin, a man she does not love, has not forgotten Piotr Illich, the (not yet) famous composer. Both are still in love with each other but Piotr is engaged to Nastassia, a dancer, while for her part Katharina cannot leave her husband. Tchaikowky’s first love then decides to sacrifice her happiness to the success of the composer, sponsoring him in secret. Something Piotr will learn only years after. When Katharina finds herself free at last it is too late: Tchaikowsky is dying of cholera and she only has time to close his eyes.

La Habanera

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

While vacationing in Puerto Rico, a young Swedish woman falls in love with and marries a powerful local landowner. Ten years later, their marriage has turned sour; meanwhile, two Swedish doctors have arrived on the island to investigate a mysterious fever.

Zu neuen Ufern

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

London 1846. Singer Gloria Vane has a resounding success at the Adelphi Theater. While she throws a brilliant party