Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Carl Maria von Weber's "Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277," a masterpiece of German Romantic opera. This live recording, released on Andromeda in 2005, captures the essence of Weber's iconic work, which has left an indelible mark on the opera world and inspired composers like Wagner. The album spans nearly two hours, featuring a full performance of the three-act opera, sung in Italian, with highlights including the thrilling overture and beloved arias like "Wie nahte mir der Schlummer" and "Was gleicht wohl auf Erden." Weber's evocative score, combined with the dramatic storytelling of Friedrich Kind's libretto, creates a captivating journey through themes of good versus evil, love, and redemption. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or new to the genre, this album offers a compelling introduction to one of the most influential operas of the Romantic era.
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Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277: Overture (Live)Carl Maria von Weber, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act I (Sung in Italian): Viktoria! Viktoria! [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Francesco Albanese, Sesto Bruscantini, Leonardo Monreale, Coro di Torino della RAI, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act I (Sung in Italian): O diese Sonne [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Boris Christoff, Francesco Albanese, Sesto Bruscantini, Leonardo Monreale, Coro di Torino della RAI, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act I (Sung in Italian): Durch die Wälder, durch die Auen [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Boris Christoff, Francesco Albanese, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act I (Sung in Italian): Hier im irdschen Jammertal [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Boris Christoff, Francesco Albanese, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act I (Sung in Italian): Schweig! Damit dich niemand warnt! [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Boris Christoff, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act II (Sung in Italian): Schelm! Halt fest! [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Sena Jurinac, Orietta Moscucci, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act II (Sung in Italian): Kommt ein schlanker Bursch gegangen [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Sena Jurinac, Orietta Moscucci, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act II (Sung in Italian): Wie nahte mir der Schlummer [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Sena Jurinac, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act II (Sung in Italian): Bist du endlich da, lieber Max? [Live]Sena Jurinac, Francesco Albanese, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act II (Sung in Italian): Wie? Was? Entsetzen! [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Sena Jurinac, Francesco Albanese, Orietta Moscucci, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act II (Sung in Italian): Milch des Mondes fiel aufs Kraut! [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Boris Christoff, Ivo Vinco, Coro di Torino della RAI, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act III (Sung in Italian): Und ob die Wolke sie verhülle [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Sena Jurinac, Orietta Moscucci, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act III (Sung in Italian): Einst träumte meiner sel'gen Base [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Orietta Moscucci, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act III (Sung in Italian): Nun muss ich aber auch geschwind [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Orietta Moscucci, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act III (Sung in Italian): Wir winden dir den Jungfernkranz [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Orietta Moscucci, Coro di Torino della RAI, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act III (Sung in Italian): Was gleicht wohl auf Erden [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Sesto Bruscantini, Emilio Renzi, Coro di Torino della RAI, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
Der Freischütz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act III (Sung in Italian): Schaut, o schaut! Er traf die eigne Braut! [Live]Carl Maria von Weber, Sena Jurinac, Boris Christoff, Francesco Albanese, Sesto Bruscantini, Emilio Renzi, Orietta Moscucci, Ivo Vinco, Coro di Torino della RAI, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino, Vittorio Gui
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