Der Freischütz (Overture)

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'Der Freischütz' (or 'The Free Hunters') is Weber's most performed opera, with music rich in hunting horn melodies and horse-driven rhythms. At first dark and ominous, then breakneck and turbulent, this overture announces to the audience we're in for a hell of a ride. Composer: Carl Maria von Weber Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Conductor: Alexandre Bloch Recording date: 19 February 2016 Date of broadcast: 19 February 2016