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Der Freischutz

BBC Radio 3
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Opera in three acts
Music by Weber
Libretto by Johann Friedrich Kind
(sung in German: records)
Bavarian State Opera Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Robert Heger

The action takes place in Bohemia shortly after the end of the 30 Years War.

Acts 1 and 2

4.25* John Warrack introduces extracts from Weber's letters, read by Andrew Sachs

4.40* Der Freischutz: Act 3

Contributors

Presenter (Interval):
John Warrack
Reader (Interval):
Andrew Sachs
Source: Radio Times

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