Der Schatzgräber

Franz Schreker’s career was cut short by the events of 1933 in Germany but he achieved real fame with his operas, and the huge success of Der Schatzgräber (‘The Treasure Hunter’) in the 1920s was the high point of his career. In a complex and ultimately tragic tale of destructive greed, desire and toxic social hierarchy, the innkeeper’s daughter Els is forced to confront the consequences of her murderous intent in what conductor Marc Albrecht considers ‘a work of exceptional quality, concentration and significance’. Following the huge success of Korngold’s Das Wunder der Heliane (Naxos DVD 2.110584–85 / Blu-ray NBD0083V), director Christof Loy continues his exploration of strong female characters and neglected 20th-century masterpieces with this highly acclaimed Deutsche Oper Berlin production.

Country:

Germany

Genre:

Music,

Drama

Duration:

165 minutes

Year:

2023

Director:

Christof Loy

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Company:

Deutsche Oper Berlin,

NAXOS

Cast:
Daniel Johansson

Elis

Elisabet Strid

Els

Michael Laurenz

Der Narr

Tuomas Pursio

Der Konig

Doke Pauwels

Die Konigin

Crew:
Christof Loy

Stage Director

Olaf Winter

Lighting Design

Franz Schreker

Music

Johannes Leiacker

Set Designer

Marc Albrecht

Conductor