Der Freischütz
Synopsis
Axel Köhler’s production of Der Freischütz at the Dresden State Opera was described by Die Presse as “a minor miracle in Dresden”. In the words of the Salzburger Nachrichten, Köhler “scored a bulleye” with his sombre and satanic interpretation of Weber’s Romantic opera about love, temptation, souls sold to the Devil, obsession andfaith. According to the Financial Times, Christian Thielemann and the Dresden Staatskapelle conjured up a sense of “mortal terror from the orchestra pit. […] Thielemann is in command of every detail. That makes for utterly gripping listening.”
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Axel Köhler, Tiziano Mancini
- Original Score
- Carl Maria von Weber
- Original Title
- Der Freischütz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Studios
- C major, Unitel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Axel Köhler, Tiziano Mancini
Carl Maria von Weber
Department Leadership Roster
Axel Köhler
Director
Tiziano Mancini
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Freischütz
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What is Der Freischütz about?
Axel Köhler’s production of Der Freischütz at the Dresden State Opera was described by Die Presse as “a minor miracle in Dresden”. In the words of the Salzburger Nachrichten, Köhler “scored a bulleye” with his sombre and satanic interpretation of Weber’s Romantic opera about love, temptation, souls sold to the Devil, obsession andfaith. According to the Financial Times, Christian Thielemann and the Dresden Staatskapelle conjured up a sense of “mortal terror from the orchestra pit. […] Thielemann is in command of every detail. That makes for utterly gripping listening.”
Who directed Der Freischütz?
Der Freischütz was directed by Axel Köhler, Tiziano Mancini.
Who stars in Der Freischütz?
The principal cast of Der Freischütz includes Christian Thielemann, Michael König, Georg Zeppenfeld, Albert Dohmen, Sara Jakubiak.
When was Der Freischütz released and how long is it?
Der Freischütz was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Freischütz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Freischütz was composed by Carl Maria von Weber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Freischütz?
Der Freischütz holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).