Der Freischütz
Synopsis
Weber was at the forefront of the rise of German Romantic opera and sought to dethrone Rossini from his position as the leading operatic composer in Europe. In his breakthrough and most popular opera Der Freischütz (The Marksman) composed in 1821, he succeeded in his aim of establishing a truly German form. Turning to the folklore and folk songs of his native land he took a story of a marksman who makes a pact with the Devil, vesting it with powerful intensity not least in the famous Wolfs Glen scene and an astonishing control of orchestral color and atmosphere.
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[2.110597 / NBD0092V] Carl Maria von Weber – Der Freischütz
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Loisil
- Original Title
- Der Freischütz
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- NAXOS, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Loisil
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Loisil
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Der Freischütz about?
Weber was at the forefront of the rise of German Romantic opera and sought to dethrone Rossini from his position as the leading operatic composer in Europe. In his breakthrough and most popular opera Der Freischütz (The Marksman) composed in 1821, he succeeded in his aim of establishing a truly German form. Turning to the folklore and folk songs of his native land he took a story of a marksman who makes a pact with the Devil, vesting it with powerful intensity not least in the famous Wolfs Glen scene and an astonishing control of orchestral color and atmosphere.
Who directed Der Freischütz?
Der Freischütz was directed by Jean-Pierre Loisil.
Who stars in Der Freischütz?
The principal cast of Der Freischütz includes Michael Kraus, Frank van Hove, Julia Kleiter, Stephen Milling.
When was Der Freischütz released and how long is it?
Der Freischütz was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Freischütz?
Der Freischütz holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).