Hunter's Bride: Der Freischütz DVD

UPC: 807280169294

Product Features

• Title: Hunter's Bride: Der Freischütz
• Composer: Carl Maria von Weber
• Libretto by: Johann Friedrich Kind
• Conductor: Daniel Harding (London Symphony Orchestra), Simon Halsey (Rundfunkchor Berlin)
• Format: DVD Video
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, Audio Commentary 2.0
• Picture Format: 2.35:1 in 16:9
• Subtitles: DE (Original Language), GB, FR, ES, IT, Korean
• Region Code: 0 (Region Free)
• Running Time: 137 mins + 10 mins (Bonus)
• DVD Format: DVD9 NTSC (Dual Layer Format)
• Category Number: NTSC 101 692
• FSK: 12 (Suitable for ages 12 and up)
• Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH

Overview

Hunter's Bride is a film opera based on Carl Maria von Weber's romantic opera "Der Freischütz." Directed by Jens Neubert, this cinematic adaptation blends European cultural history with the enchanting story of Max and Agathe, who are caught in the trials of love and the supernatural. The film features stunning visuals, recorded with the exquisite audio quality from the London Symphony Orchestra and the Rundfunkchor Berlin.

Interesting Facts

• Main Cast:
  • Franz Grundheber as Prince Ottokar
  • Benno Schollum as Kuno
  • Juliane Banse as Agathe
  • Regula Mühlemann as Ännchen
  • Michael Volle as Kaspar
  • Michael König as Max
  • René Pape as Hermit
  • Olaf Bär as Kilian
• Production Team:
  • Directed by Jens Neubert
  • Produced by Peter Stüber & Jens Neubert
  • Production Designer: Pei Hjorth
  • Scientific Consultant: Matthias Herrmann
  • Set Designer: Harald Gunnar Paalgard
  • Audio Producer: Torsten Rasch
  • Recorded and Mixed by Joel Iwataki
  • Film Editor: Martin Hoffemann
  • Costume Designer: Kaare Storemyr
• Critical Acclaim:
  • "Opera is old-fashioned? No way!" - Fono Forum
  • "An opulent film opera. A feast for eyes and ears" - Diner's Club Magazin
  • "Definitely a powerful music film" - Neue Zürcher Zeitung
  • "Great opera!" - Welt am Sonntag
• Special Features:
  • Documentary about the film opera Hunter's Bride
  • Audio Commentary by director Jens Neubert

Track Listing

1. Overture (10:00)
2. Act I: Introduction and Prince Ottokar's Speech (25:00)
3. Act I: Max and Kaspar's Duel (20:00)
4. Act II: Agathe's Aria (15:00)
5. Act II: Ännchen's Song (10:00)
6. Act II: The Wolf's Glen Scene (30:00)
7. Act III: Agathe and Max's Reunion (15:00)
8. Act III: Finale (12:00)

Publishers

• Arthaus Musik GmbH
• SQUIVALI (SYQUAI/CROSSMEDIA AG)
• London Symphony Orchestra
• Rundfunkchor Berlin
• Abbey Road Studios

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