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.
Der Schatzgräber explores themes of opera. A blend of Music and Drama, it is available to stream for free in HD on Ernax — no account required.
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 165 min
Director: Christof Loy
Cast: Daniel Johansson, Elisabet Strid, Michael Laurenz, Tuomas Pursio, Doke Pauwels, Thomas Johannes Mayer
Country: Germany
Themes: opera
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