Oberon, J. 306

Composer: Weber, Carl Maria von

Librettist/Text Author: James Robinson, Planche

Conductor: Bolton, Ivor

Orchestra: Bavarian State Orchestra

Chorus: Bavarian State Opera Chorus

Chorus Master: Eckhoff, Soren

Fatime: Wilson, Rachael

Huon: Gunnell, Brenden Patrick

Meermadchen: El-Khashem, Anna

Oberon: Pregardien, Julian

Rezia: Dasch, Annette

Scherasmin: Kammler, Johannes

Titania / Puck: Abramova, Alyona

Set Designer: Brossmann, Jakob

Costume Designer: Heschl, Denise

Lighting Designer: Bauer, Michael

Stage Director: Habjan, Nikolaus

Television Director: Sommer, Andy

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Date of Production: 2017

Venue: National Theater, Munich

Playing Time: 02:50:01

Catalogue Number: P619

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This production by Nikolaus Habjan is simple and interesting, and narrates the plot as a comedy, even if it isn't a buffo opera. The superb direction of both soloists and chorus is particularly noteworthy' and he manages to instill some liveliness in the long dialogues. Seen and Heard International

Oberon, Konig der Elfen is certainly less well known than Weber's classic Der Freischutz, but it's an enchanting piece. It's less ambitious than Mozart in sentiment and execution and certainly doesn't have the same musical genius or memorable pieces, but it has considerable character of its own, particularly when a good production like this shows its merits. OperaJournal