Der Freischütz
Carl Maria von Weber, Friedrich Kind (Librettist), Luba Orgonasova (Singer), Christine Schäfer (Singer), Endrik Wottrich (Singer), Wolfgang Holzmair (Singer), Gilles Cachemaille (Singer), Matti Salminen (Singer), Kurt Moll (Singer), Nikolaus Harnoncourt (Conductor), August Apel, Rundfunkchor Berlin (Performer), Berliner Philharmoniker (Performer)
Live sound recordings
2 audio discs (135 min.) ; 4 3/4 in.
36268589
Opera in 3 acts
Libretto by Friedrich Kind, based on a story by August Apel
Program notes and synopsis by Karl Dietrich Gräwe, interview with the conductor by Monika Mertl, biographical notes on the singers, and libretto, all in German with English and French translations (187 p. : ill.)--included
Recorded live, Sept. 1995, Philharmonie, Berlin.
Sung in German
Luba Orgonasova, Christine Schäfer, sopranos ; Endrik Wottrich, tenor ; Wolfgang Holzmair, baritone ; Gilles Cachemaille, bass-baritone ; Matti Salminen, Kurt Moll, basses ; supporting soloists ; Rundfunkchor Berlin ; Berliner Philharmoniker ; Nikolaus Harnoncourt, conductor.
Executive producer: Wolfgang Mohr ; Recording producer: Helmut Muhle.