Weber
Der Freischütz
Wagner said this early-Romantic gem was the most German of German operas. Its irresistible mix of colorful folklore, the spooky supernatural, a tender romance, and the passionate struggle between good and evil are all captured in Weber’s tuneful and dramatic score. The cast in this rare U.S. performance is sensational: Sándor Kónya as our hero, the forester Max, who must win a shooting contest in order to marry his beloved Agathe (the ravishing Pilar Lorengar), despite the dark plotting of Caspar (Gerd Feldhoff).
Full SynopsisPerformance Info
Performance Date
Apr 15, 1972
Composer
Carl Maria von Weber
Librettist
Friedrich Kind
Run Time
2 HRS 08 MIN
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus