Der Freischutz

Christian Räth's inspired staging of Der Freischütz, Weber's seminal Romantic opera, at the Haus am Ring stands out due to the bold set and costume design by Gary McCann. It was "a festival of singers, that the young conductor Tomas Netopil underscored with the State Opera Orchestra with warmth. Andreas Schager, the immense Heldentenor, as Max, Camilla Nylund as the touching Agathe - a magnificent pair. The other roles were also well cast... " (Salzburger Nachrichten) The production was recorded live at the Wiener Staatsoper in June 2018.