Der Freischütz (The Marksman) - Carl Maria von Weber
Information about the opera Der Freischütz by Carl Maria von Weber, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
A magnificent opera, using themes to convey different emotions in a way that foreshadows Wagner.
Recommended recordings on CD
Kleiber/Schreier/Janowitz (Deutsche Grammophon 457 736-2)
A version with excellent performances and recorded sound, based on the original score.
Dresden Staatskapelle, Leipzig Radio Chorus, conducted by Carlos Kleiber, 1973.
Cast: Peter Schreier (Max), Gundula Janowitz (Agathe), Edith Mathis (Aennchen), Theo Adam (Caspar), Bernd Weikl (Ottokar).
Deutsche Grammophon 457 736-2