2 High-Resolution PDFs of Carl Maria von Weber - Hunter's Chorus from "Der Freischütz"
The Hunter's Chorus is a spirited aria from Weber's German Romantic opera "Der Freischütz", known for its horn calls and folk-inspired melodies that evoke forest atmosphere.
"Hunter's Chorus" is a rousing male chorus from Weber's Romantic opera Der Freischütz, depicting hunters' camaraderie in Germanic forests. It remains one of the most recognizable operatic choruses globally.
The overture to Der Freischütz is celebrated for its innovative use of orchestration and leitmotifs, establishing Weber as a pioneer of Romantic opera. Its dramatic "Wolf’s Glen" scene music influenced later composers like Wagner.
The chorus "Viktoria, Viktoria!" appears in Act I of Weber's Romantic opera Der Freischütz, celebrating the victory of the huntsman Max in a shooting contest. It embodies the opera’s folk-inspired style and foreshadows the supernatural themes central to the plot.
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