"Der Freischütz" is spoken of in all the handbooks as a "national" opera.
Of this favored abode of the Evil One, Wagner gave a vivid description in an essay on "Der Freischütz" which he wrote for the Gazette musicale in May, 1841, when the opera was pre-paring, under the hand of Berlioz, for representation at the Grand Opéra in Paris.
The world over "DerFreischutz" is looked upon as peculiarly the property of the Germans, but a German performance of it was not heard in New York till 1856, when the opera was brought out under the direction of Carl Bergmann, at the old Broadway Theatre.
Caspar breaks forth in a triumphant song, delighting in the possession of Max, calling on evil spirits for aid, and exulting that his victim is " bound in the chains of hell," Schweig, Schweig : Der Hôlle Netz hat dich umgarnt.
In her recitative, Xie nahte mir der Schlummer, and aria, Leise, leise, she meditates upon the beauty of the night and pours forth all the love of her gentle heart.
The accompaniment, which paints a summer night, has at first the violas for its bass, beneath a harmony of violins in four parts, the violoncello coming in later to double the violas, while the double basses are omitted altogether.
"DerFreischutz" was first performed at the Konigliches Schauspielhaus Berlin in June of 1821, an enjoyed a tremendous success, heralding the breakthrough for German Romantic opera and its victory over the Italian bel canto.
Richard Wagner was to continue the new musical dramatic concept of "DerFreischutz" in his works.
The opera soon became popular and was widely admired, including by Ludwig van Beethoven, Richard Wagner, Heinrich Heine and Hector Berlioz, who composed a recitative piece for a Paris performance in 1841.
Chorus and orchestra of the Zurich Opera are conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt, universally celebrated for the structural transparency of his interpretations, his intellectual penetration and his emotional understanding of both music and opera plot.
R E V I E W S: Suddenly it’s raining Der Freischütz DVDs; this is the third one I’ve encountered recently.
I prefer Der Freischütz rapid, but I am often taken with Harnoncourt’s ideas: many orchestral passages blossom at his tempos, and details are wonderfully pointed up.
First performed in Berlin in 1821, DerFreischutz is recognized as the wellspring of German Romantic opera.
The composition of DerFreischutz occupied Weber for an unusually long time.
Based on the short story “DerFreischutz” in the Gespensterbuch (Book of Ghosts) by August Apel and F. Laun, it is highly romantic with supernaturalism: a dark mysterious forest, lusty huntsmen, evil and magic.
Arias from DerFreischutz, Robert le Diable, Les Huguenots, Mignon, Aida, The Bartered Bride, Tannh”user, Il trovatore, Dalibor, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, Psohlavci and Salome
Czech soprano Emmy Destinn was born in Prague, Feb. 26, 1878 and died in Budejovice Jan. 28, 1930.
This fine CD gives a fair representation of her repertory recorded during her best years (1906-1911) beginning with Agathe's Prayer from DerFreischutz in which she shows her distinctive style and vocal powers.
DerFreischutz Weber - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
related searches:van der valk,mathis der maler,alphen aan der rijn,der hotel valk van,weber,weber q,weber barbecue,weber flame,weber torch,weber firestarter,weber 9814,weber silver,weber 220,weber 9869,weber charcoal,weber c,weber 9857,weber thermometer,webers inn,weber 2700
DERFREISCHUTZ / CLASSICAL / UNIVERSAL MUSIC DISTRIBUTION / CD / Artist: WEBER / WAECHTER / SEERFRIED / SOBR / JOCHUM
Tower Records - Weber: Konzertstuck, Overtures 'Der Freischutz', 'Euryanth', 'Oberon' / Pletnev/Russian National ...(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Tower Records - Weber: Konzertstuck, Overtures 'DerFreischutz', 'Euryanth', 'Oberon' / Pletnev/Russian National Orchestra
Weber: Konzertstuck, Overtures 'DerFreischutz', 'Euryanth', 'Oberon' / Pletnev/Russian National Orchestra
Der Beherrscher Der Geister- Ruler Of The Spirits Le Maitre Des Esprits Presto
When Opera Australia's new production of DerFreischutz opened, audiences had an excellent opportunity to experience Keith Lewis's capacities in mime.
His last-minute illness which prevented him singing, necessitated delegation of the other responsibilities normally undertaken by a leading tenor to an offstage committee comprising a singer, a speaker, and a conductor, not to mention a nail-biter to pray it might all hold together (which it did, to the credit of all).
We'll take knowledge, thanks, over the vision thing
Subscribe to our newsletter - enter your email address
DerFreischutz spends much of its length being an amiable sing-along about young Max's need to win a shooting competition in order to be allowed to woo his sweetheart Agnes.
