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Oberon, or The Elf King's Oath is a three-act English-language opera by Carl Maria von Weber, with a libretto by James Robinson Planché. Commissioned for London and premiered at Covent Garden in 1826, it was Weber's final opera and combines spoken dialogue with musical numbers in the manner of English stage works of its period. Its fairy-tale plot follows the knight Huon, Reiza, and the supernatural ruler Oberon.
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Who composed Oberon, or The Elf King's Oath?
Oberon was composed by Carl Maria von Weber with an English libretto by James Robinson Planché. It was commissioned for London and premiered at Covent Garden in 1826.
Why is Oberon considered unusual among Weber's operas?
It is Weber's final opera and combines spoken dialogue with musical numbers. The work also reflects the taste of English theater for fairy-tale spectacle, adventure, and supernatural scenes.
What is the story of Oberon?
The plot follows the fairy king Oberon and a test of human lovers whose loyalty is challenged through magical intervention. It moves between enchanted settings, travel adventures, and comic or romantic episodes.
Is Oberon sung entirely in German?
No, the opera was written in English for its London commission. Spoken dialogue is an important part of the work, linking the musical scenes in a style closer to contemporary English theater.
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