Bregenz Festival stages first 'Freischütz' on lake stage
The Bregenz Festival is presenting Carl Maria von Weber's opera 'Der Freischütz' for the first time on its floating lake stage. The production features a half-sunken village set that transforms Lake Constance into a swamp, emphasizing the opera's eerie, supernatural elements. Known for its iconic, large-scale stage designs, the festival continues its tradition of immersive outdoor opera. The staging aims to highlight the work's status as a German national opera with significant horror undertones.
Key facts
- Bregenz Festival stages 'Der Freischütz' for the first time
- Production uses a half-sunken village on the lake stage
- Lake Constance is transformed into a swamp for the opera
- The opera is by Carl Maria von Weber
- The festival is known for large-scale outdoor stage designs
- The work is considered a German national opera
- The production emphasizes horror elements
- The festival takes place in Bregenz, Austria
Entities
Artists
- Carl Maria von Weber
Institutions
- Bregenz Festival
Locations
- Bregenz
- Austria
- Lake Constance