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REVIEW: ‘Hunter’s Bride,’ a Movie Version of Weber’s Opera ‘Der Freischütz,’ Aims for the Heart
A movie version of Carl Maria von Weber’s opera 'Der Freischütz' has recently become available on DVD in the U.S. The movie, directed by Jens Neubert and filmed in Germany in 2010, is called Die Jägersbraut (or Hunter's Bride) after an earlier version of the opera by that name. Classicalite Weekender: NY Phil Secret Contract, New Children's Opera in DC, New Orleans Jazz Fest 2014, Holiday Gift Guide, 'Moonlight Sonata' Film
"Two whole days, five great links!" -- News 4's Brick Dozer Even on the weekend--classical music, musicals, ballet, jazz, etc. --arts news still gets made fresh.