Overview
Since it's premiere in a tiny suburban theatre in Vienna, Die Zauberflote has delighted audiences young and old for over 200 years. Mozart's Singspiel seamlessly alternates seriousness and jollity, and combines philosophical ideas with a fairytale world of wondrous animals and magical musical instruments. Emanuel Schikaneder's original production was theatrically inventive, and this new interpretation from director Simon McBurney emulates that in fresh and current terms. Fusing music, technology and stagecraft, this exciting production gives Die Zauberflote a refreshing new treatment that is both thrilling and simple in it's approach. Following an overwhelming success on stage, McBurney's unique production received five-star reviews in the Dutch press: 'a feast for the eyes and the ears' (Het Parool) and 'Delicious!' (Trouw).
Cast
Sarastro, Bass
Monostatos, Tenor
Queen of the Night, Soprano
Tamino, Tenor
Pamina, Soprano
Papageno, Baritone
Papagena, Soprano
First Lady, Soprano
Second Lady, Mezzo soprano
Third Lady, Mezzo soprano
First Armed Man; Second Priest, Tenor
Second Armed man; First Priest, Bass
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