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Scene from: Der Freischutz

Composer: Carl Maria von Weber
Conductor: Dennis Russell Davies

Carl Maria von Weber's opera Der Freischutz met with instant success on its premiere in Berlin in 1821, rapidly spreading throughout Europe. Audiences identified readily with the folk melodies and hunting character of its Bohemian setting.

The story tells of Max's struggle to win Agathe in marriage. The desperation which leads him to trade with the devil in order to regain his list marksman's skills, finds resolution when fate intervenes to prevent the fatal 'free bullet' from striking Agathe, saved by the sacred roses in her bridal coronet.

In this Achim Freyer production from the Wüttemberg State Opera, the Huntsman's role is taken by Toni Krämer, with Caterina Ligendza as Agathe, Raili Vijakainen as Ännchen and Wolfram Raub as Samiel, under the baton of American conductor Dennis Russell Davies.

Cast:
Agathe - Caterina Ligendza
Max - Toni Krämer
Ottokar - Wolfgang Schöne
Kasper - Wolfgang Probst
Kilian - Helmut Holzapfel
Samiel - Wolfram Raub
Ännchen - Raili Vijakainen
Hermit - Roland Bracht

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