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The music of The Magic Flute closely underscores the drama. Mozart used varied musical styles to depict his characters. Folksy birdcatcher Papageno—a role first played by Schikaneder himself—and his late-appearing sweetheart Papagena (the names derive from the German word for “parrot”) are given unpretentious, folklike melodies.
Nov 21, 2023 · Its name in German is Die Zauberflöte, and it tells the story of Prince Tamino, who embarks on a quest with his bird-catching friend, Papageno, and their magic flute and bells. They are trying to ...
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The Magic Flute (German: Die Zauberflöte, pronounced [diː ˈtsaʊbɐˌfløːtə] ⓘ ), K. 620, is an opera in two acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to a German libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder. The work is in the form of a Singspiel, a popular form during the time it was written that included both singing and spoken dialogue.
- German
- 30 September 1791, Theater auf der Wieden, Vienna
An Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The Magic Flute ( Die Zauberflöte in the original German) is, like so much of Mozart’s work, available to audiences on multiple levels. At the most basic, it is a fantastical evening full of sorcerers, heroes, magical instruments, wild animals, and special effects. For those who already know their way ...
Synopsis. Die Zauberflöte was Mozart’s final opera before he died in 1791. Its magical setting and show stopping arias made the opera’s premiere a major success, and have constantly led many to consider it one of if not his best opera ever. The aria “Der Hölle Rache”, also referred to as the Queen of the Night’s aria, is one of the ...
Jun 30, 2022 · The Magic Flute is about a hero that is set on a quest to an evil demon’s temple to rescue his to-be wife. Once there, he realizes the demon is the leader of a devout following of which he and his to-be wife share similar high ideals and virtues. He goes through trials, joining the temple and vanquishes those that originally sent him on his ...
This abridged production of The Magic Flute is made possible by generous gifts from Bill Rollnick and Nancy Ellison Rollnick and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The original production of Die Zauberflöte was made possible by a generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Kravis. This Live in HD production of The Magic Flute is
