The Consortium Classicum is number one when it comes to contributions to the cause of wind ensemble music, and on this new release of Weber’s popular opera Der Freischütz, the ensemble’s top wind instrumentalists is led by the musical sleuth Dieter Klöcker. Klöcker discovered the version for wind ensemble in the Altbrünn Augustinian Abbey Library and with it proof that the pious monks allowed themselves an occasional glance at magical fairy-tale material!

Beautifully arranged by clarinettist Wenzel Sedlak, he supplies a sophisticated arrangement to match Weber’s orchestral artistry. The eight wind instruments demonstrate the musicality of Der Freischutz with an elegant scoring.

The Consortium Classicum Ensemble have made many critically acclaimed recordings for the MDG label and are renowned for their musical skills in offering unusual repertoire sometimes in a different setting.