Der Freischütz, (German: “The Freeshooter” or “The Marksman”) Romantic opera in three acts by Carl Maria von Weber that is widely considered one of the first German masterpieces in the world of opera. Its German libretto by Johann Friedrich Kind is based on a story by Johann August Apel and Friedrich Laun. The opera premiered in Berlin on June 18, 1821.
Der Freischütz was the most acclaimed of Weber’s completed operas, fewer than a dozen. It is a dark tale of a young forester who finds himself, unknowingly, in league with the Devil as he attempts to win a shooting contest so as to earn his girlfriend’s hand in marriage. The opera was instantly popular. Its supernatural elements were much in vogue at the time, and its powerful depiction of the struggle between good and evil seized the emotions. International productions soon followed, as did parodies by other composers, a sure sign of popular appeal.
This solid pewter 0.7 liter beer cup includes beautifully detailed relief scenes based on the German Folklore marksman and hunter Freischütz hunting in the Alps. Three exquisitely detailed panels vividly depict memorable scenes from the opera:
- The front panel shows the marksman with his kill.
- The left panel, he stops to enjoy his pipe after the kill is processed & ready to take home.
- The right side shows his skill with hunting calls, luring a mature elk out of the forest, while his horse and dog wait patiently.
Features: fanciful pillars frame the scenes with oak leaves and acorns bordering the rim & medallions of wildlife encompassing the bottom.
Product Info:
• Size: approx. 9"H
• Capacity: 0.7L
• Material: Pewter
• Country of Origin: Austria
• Care Instructions: Handwash ONLY
• Item Number: 11333A
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