# Overcoming a Silly Libretto: Hearing the Magnificence of Oberon at Last

A new production or recording of Weber's opera Oberon finally lets its powerful music shine despite its notoriously weak libretto. The article discusses how the work's dramatic absurdities have long overshadowed its orchestral and vocal splendors, and how this version corrects that balance.

**Importance:** 2/5

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/04/weber-oberon-proms-mark-elder-opera) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:35:24 GMT