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Weber: Der Freischütz from Wiener Staatsoper

Christian Räth’s inspired staging of Der Freischütz, Weber’s seminal Romantic opera, stands out due to the bold set and costume design by Gary McCann.

Christian Räth’s inspired staging of Der Freischütz, Weber’s seminal Romantic opera, at the Haus am Ring stands out due to the bold set and costume design by Gary McCann. It was “a festival of singers, that the young conductor Tomas Netopil underscored with the State Opera Orchestra with warmth. Andreas Schager, the immense Heldentenor, as Max, Camilla Nylund as the touching Agathe - a magnificent pair. The other roles were also well cast … “ (Salzburger Nachrichten)

Original title Weber: Der Freischütz from Wiener Staatsoper
Genre Opera
Recording location Wiener Staatsoper, June 2018
Duration 123 mins
Production Company A production of ORF and UNITEL in cooperation with Wiener Staatsoper
Composer Carl Maria von Weber
Orchestra / Band Wiener Staatsoper
Conductor Tomáš Netopil
Choir Chor der Wiener Staatsoper
Chorus Master Thomas Lang
Stage Director Christian Räth
Costumes Gary McCann
Soloist Camilla Nylund, Andreas Schager, Daniela Fally, Adrian Eröd, Clemens Unterreiner, Alan Held