Fact file
| Year of birth | 1786 |
| Year of death | 1826 |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Period | Classical |
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TokyoJörg Widmann: composer, conductor & soloist
Widmann, Weber, Kuhl
Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra; Jörg Widmann; Carolin Widmann
ViennaDer Freischütz
Weber: Der Freischütz
Sebastian Weigle; Christian Räth; Vienna State Opera; Gary McCann; Anna Gabler; Christopher Ventris
BremenSabine Meyer - Inspirationsquelle
Wagner, Weber, Mendelssohn
Kammerakademie Potsdam; Antonello Manacorda; Sabine Meyer; Rainer Wehle
LeipzigDer Freischütz
Weber: Der Freischütz
Felix Bender; Christian von Götz; Oper Leipzig; Dieter Richter; Jessica Karge; Gal James; Magdalena Hinterdobler
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Stunning Weber from Andreas Ottensamer in Auckland
The Viennese clarinettist joined the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and Carlos Miguel Prieto in a programme of Copland, Weber and Shostakovich.
A portrait in all but name: Jörg Widmann and the CBSO
A showcase of Jörg Widmann’s talents as composer, conductor and clarinettist in works by Mozart, Weber and himself
Elegant guise from Arabella Steinbacher with Dresden Philharmonic
A polished Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto from Arabella Steinbacher preceded a forceful Shostakovich 5 from Michael Sanderling as the Dresden Philharmonic continue their UK tour.
Sweet and savoury from the LPO
An intelligently planned and generous programme featuring the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrés Orozco-Estrada and Peter Donohoe in two neo-classical works by Stravinsky paired with two German Romantic works.
Marek Janowski returns to Weber’s Euryanthe
Emily Magee was in glowingly refulgent voice as the 'damsel in distress', Euryanthe, in this concert performance of Weber's rarity.
List of works
Abu Hassan: overtureBassoon Concerto in F major, Op.75Clarinet Concerto no. 2 in E flat major, Op.74Clarinet Quintet in B flat, Op.34Clarinet concerto no. 1 in F minor, Op.73Concertino for horn and orchestra, Op.45Der FreischützDer Freischütz: overtureEuryantheEuryanthe: OvertureInvitation to the Dance, Op.65Jubel Overture, J245, Op.59Le Spectre de la RoseOberonOberon: overturePeter Schmoll und seine NachbarnPeter Schmoll und seine Nachbarn: overtureRondo brillant in D flat major, Op.65 J.260Six Pièces Op. 10aTrio for flute, cello and piano in G minor, Op.63