The 25th MIMF closes with one of the great milestones in the history of opera: Der Freischütz. The resounding success of the 1821 premiere of Carl Maria von Weber’s masterwork practically guaranteed its status as a manifesto for German Romantic opera, one that would become a significant formative influence on Richard Wagner.
The story of a forest gamekeeper who makes a deal with the dark side to win a shooting contest and the hand of his beloved, Der Freischütz broke new ground with its potent mixture of supernatural elements, dreams, folk melodies, evocations of nature and symphonic tone painting.
With its beloved overture, “Huntsmen’s Chorus” and the famously eerie Wolf’s Glen scene, Der Freischütz is an unforgettable piece of musical theatre and an operatic event not to be missed!
http://www.icm.gov.mo/fimm/25/en/events/detail.aspx?id=3707
Going to enjoy this opera on Nov 2, 2011!!!!
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