Der Freischütz facts for kids
Der Freischütz is an opera in three acts by Carl Maria von Weber with a libretto by Friedrich Kind. It premiered on 18 June 1821 at the Schauspielhaus Berlin. The title is usually translated as The Marksman, or The Freeshooter.
The opera is the first important German Romantic opera, especially in its national identity and stark emotionality. The plot is based on the German folk legend of the Freischütz and many of its tunes were inspired by German folk music. Its unearthly portrayal of the supernatural in the famous Wolf's Glen scene has been described as "the most expressive rendering of the gruesome that is to be found in a musical score".
Images for kids
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An 1822 illustration of Der Freischütz depicting the opening scene with Max and Kilian
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Design for the Wolf's Glen (1822, Weimar)
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Wir winden dir den Jungfern-Kranz
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Design for the act 3 finale (original 1821 production)
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See also
In Spanish: El cazador furtivo para niños
