His music enthused opera fans, but the libretto faced ridicule. Carl Maria von Weber experienced some initial challenges with his opera “Euryanthe,” which premiered in 1823. However, the opera's overture has remained a popular concert piece to this day. This was evident during the opening concert of the Dresden Music Festival in May 2019, when the Dresden Festival Orchestra, conducted by Ivor Bolton, performed at the Kulturpalast Dresden.
Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) was frustrated with the text of his opera "Euryanthe," a grand romantic work in three acts dedicated to Emperor Franz I of Austria. Unable to secure any of the authors he knew to write the libretto, he ultimately turned to the poet and librettist Helmina von Chézy. Despite his efforts to make changes to her text, which was based on a French chivalric novel, Weber was still dissatisfied. His revisions did not resolve the inconsistencies in the libretto or the complex relationships among the protagonists. At the premiere, which Weber conducted himself on October 25, 1823, the audience and critics responded with ridicule and criticism.
In this romantic heroic opera by Weber, Knight Adolar pledges his loyalty to his bride, Euryanthe. However, he engages in a bet with a count who claims he can seduce her. Although Euryanthe remains resolute in the face of the count's advances, she becomes accused of deceptive intrigue and infidelity. The opera features ghostly fantasies and dramatic twists, ultimately culminating in a triumphant happy ending for Adolar and Euryanthe.
The opening music effectively conveys all the drama through its highs and lows, reflecting both a festive mood and Euryanthe's deep despair. With beautiful violin melodies and foreboding drum rolls, Carl Maria von Weber demonstrates his ahead-of-his-time vision. He is regarded as a pioneer of German Romantic opera.
Euryanthe is an impressive, thoroughly composed opera that features recurring leitmotifs for its main characters — an approach that later became a hallmark of Richard Wagner's operas. The opening of the second act of Wagner's Lohengrin is reminiscent of Weber's Euryanthe. Although it is believed that Wagner initially mocked the opera, he eventually came to admire Weber as a composer throughout his life. After Carl Maria von Weber's death, Wagner composed funeral music inspired by motifs from Euryanthe.
British conductor Ivor Bolton has established himself as a prominent figure particularly in the realms of Baroque and classical repertoire. He served as the principal conductor of the Mozarteum Orchestra for 12 years. In 2015, he assumed the position of Music Director at Teatro Real in Madrid and shortly thereafter became the Principal Conductor of the Sinfonieorchester Basel. In addition to his work in Spain and Switzerland, he has conducted renowned ensembles throughout his native Britain. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to music, Ivor Bolton was awarded the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by the British royal family in 2023. He has also been the Principal Conductor of the Dresden Festival Orchestra since 2012.
This orchestra, dedicated to historical performance practice, was founded in 2012 specifically for the festival. It features international musicians from renowned early music ensembles. Weber's Euryanthe Overture is part of the ensemble's core repertoire, which focuses on the Romantic era. The musicians perform with original instruments from that period. In addition to the Dresden Music Festival, the ensemble is also participating in a major Wagner project with Kent Nagano in 2025. As part of the ongoing initiative “The Wagner Cycles,” the Dresden Festival Orchestra will perform Richard Wagner's opera “Der Ring des Nibelungen” (The Ring of the Nibelung) from a historically informed perspective, utilizing historical instruments.
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