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Der Freischütz : romantische Oper in drei Akten /

Based on the novel by Johann August Apel, the story tells of Max the Huntsman's struggle against his rival Kaspar to win Agathe in marriage. His desperation which leads him to trade with the Devil in order to regain his lost marksman's skills, finds resolution when fate intervenes to preve...

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Corporate Authors: Hamburgische Staatsoper. Chor, Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen, Bel Air Media (Firm), Arte (Firm), Arthaus Musik (Firm)
Other Authors: Duplat, François, Breisach, Felix, Silvasti, Jorma, 1959-, Margiono, Charlotte, Dohmen, Albert, Konwitschny, Peter, 1945-, Metzmacher, Ingo, Weber, Carl Maria von, 1786-1826, Kind, Friedrich, 1768-1843, Apel, August, 1771-1816
Format: Video DVD
Language:German
Language Notes:Sung in German with optional subtitles in English, French, and Japanese; DVD menu in English, French, Japanese, and Spanish.
Published: [Leipzig, Germany] : Arthaus Musik, [1999]
Subjects:
Operas.
Music > Performance > Videodisc.
Filmed operas.
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Summary:Based on the novel by Johann August Apel, the story tells of Max the Huntsman's struggle against his rival Kaspar to win Agathe in marriage. His desperation which leads him to trade with the Devil in order to regain his lost marksman's skills, finds resolution when fate intervenes to prevent the fatal "free-bullet" from striking Agathe.
Item Description:Based on the novel by Johann August Apel.
Aspect ratio 16:9.
Program notes in German, French and English inserted in container.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 DVD-video (160 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (36 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.)
Format:DVD; PCM stereo.
Production Credits:Camera, Kurt-Oskar Herting ; editor, Christoph Drese ; stage director, Peter Konwitschny.