Description
Carl Maria von Weber – Der Freischütz (Carlos Kleiber, Staatskapelle Dresden, 2 Compact Discs)
UPC: 028941543226
MPN: 415 432-2 GH2
Brand Name: Deutsche Grammophon
Overview
This Deutsche Grammophon stereo recording of Carl Maria von Weber’s Der Freischütz, conducted by the legendary Carlos Kleiber, remains one of the most acclaimed interpretations of the cornerstone of German Romantic opera. Recorded in East Berlin in 1973 with the Staatskapelle Dresden and the Rundfunkchor Leipzig, this performance captures the mystical atmosphere and emotional depth of Weber’s masterwork with a rare balance of precision and passion.
The cast features an extraordinary lineup of operatic greats:
- Gundula Janowitz (Agathe)
- Edith Mathis (Ännchen)
- Peter Schreier (Max)
- Theo Adam (Kaspar)
- Franz Crass (Eremit)
- Bernd Weikl (Ottokar)
- Siegfried Vogel (Kuno)
- Günther Leib (Kilian)
This 2-CD stereo edition (ADD) of Der Freischütz was honored with multiple prestigious awards, including: ? Prix Mondial du Disque (Montreux, 1974) ? Grand Prix du Disque (Paris, 1974) ? Orphée d’Or (1973) ? Gran Premio del Disco Ritmo (Madrid, 1976)
Product Features
- Format: 2 Compact Discs (Stereo, ADD)
- Genre: Classical / Opera
- Style: German Romantic Opera
- Language: German
- Recording Location: Berlin, GDR (VEB Deutsche Schallplatten studios)
- Recording Year: 1973
- Conductor: Carlos Kleiber
- Orchestra: Staatskapelle Dresden
- Chorus: Rundfunkchor Leipzig
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon
- Awards: Prix Mondial du Disque 1974, Grand Prix du Disque 1974, Orphée d’Or 1973, Gran Premio del Disco 1976
- Made in: West Germany
- Catalog Number: 415 432-2 GH2
Interesting Facts
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Carlos Kleiber’s Perfectionism: Kleiber’s legendary meticulousness resulted in one of the most thrilling and polished recordings of Der Freischütz ever produced. His interpretation is praised for its electrifying energy, seamless pacing, and crystalline orchestral textures.
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Staatskapelle Dresden Excellence: As one of the oldest and most distinguished orchestras in Europe, the Staatskapelle Dresden provides a lush yet disciplined sound that perfectly suits Weber’s romantic orchestration.
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Award-Winning Legacy: This recording swept international classical awards in the 1970s, becoming a benchmark for the opera’s discography and still regarded as the “reference version.”
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Vocal Brilliance: Gundula Janowitz’s ethereal Agathe and Peter Schreier’s earnest Max are considered among their finest roles, beautifully complemented by Theo Adam’s darkly menacing Kaspar.
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Technical Detail: The recording, originally captured in East Berlin and issued by Polydor International, combines analog warmth with early digital remastering (ADD), offering both clarity and depth.
Publishers
© 1973 Polydor International GmbH, Hamburg Recording by VEB Deutsche Schallplatten, Berlin (DDR) Printed and made in West Germany by Schwerdtle + Schantz, Berlin
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