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An opera from 1821 about a community obsessed with guns.
Weber's Der Freischütz tells the story of Max, a young man who must succeed in a shooting contest in order to marry his fiancée Agathe. His community has tied his sense of masculinity to his skill with firearms, and the resulting pressure drives him to seek magic bullets that never miss. But the bullets come at a steep price.
Featuring full orchestral accompaniment from the award-winning Queen City Opera orchestra, and the premiere of a new critical edition of Weber's masterful score, recently published by Schott Music in Mainz, Germany. Sung in the original German, with projected English translations, and English dialogue between the musical numbers.
There will be a presentation on evidence-based approaches to preventing gun violence one hour before each performance.
Conducted by QCO Artistic Director Isaac Selya.
Stage Direction by Rebecca Herman.
Production Design by Lizzy DuQuette.
Lighting Design and Technical Direction by Larry Csernik.
Costume Design by Joy Galbraith of Costume Gallery Newport.
Cast (in order of appearance):
Ottokar: Simon Barrad
Max: M. Andrew Jones
Cuno: Stephen Michael Hanna
Caspar: Brandon Morales
Agathe: Erin Keesy
Ännchen: Alexandra Kassouf
Samiel: Matt Tschimperle
Hermit: Darrell Jones
The orchestra premium seats are at the back of the orchestra section (further from the stage), because these seats are higher than the seats directly next to the stage. Being further back offers a more direct sight line.
Tickets will also be available for sale at the door.
Complete running time is 2.5 hours, which includes a 15-minute intermission.
All parking by the theater is free. Link to parking map here:
https://urlzs.com/i9eUq
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LocationFinneytown Performing Arts Center (View)
8916 Fountainebleu Terrace
Cincinnati, OH 45231
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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