This is a reworking of Mozart’s _Die Zauberflöte_ (_The Magic Flute_). That opera (in this summary, the reader is assumed to be familiar with the opera) is presented as a tale related by a grandfather to three grandsons. The narration of the tale serves to frame the opera proper. The grandfather, the boys and their family appear to live in Vienna (or Salzburg?) about a hundred years ago. Almost all the roles in…
Salzburg Festival - The Magic Flute (2022)
A spectacular chase between the prince and the monster opens the scene, featuring a love story with a kidnapped princess, two warring antagonists—the Queen of the Night and Sarastro—, "funny characters" like Papageno and Papagena, and, last but not least, the magical instruments of flute and glockenspiel... The enchanting music and fairytale motifs make "The Magic Flute" the perfect introduction to the world of opera for young and old.
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Mauro Peter
Tamino
Joana Mallwitz
Conductor
Brenda Rae
Queen of the Night
Regula Mühlemann
Pamina
Tareq Nazmi
Sarastro
Michael Nagl
Papageno
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What is Salzburg Festival - The Magic Flute about?
A spectacular chase between the prince and the monster opens the scene, featuring a love story with a kidnapped princess, two warring antagonists—the Queen of the Night and Sarastro—, "funny characters" like Papageno and Papagena, and, last but not least, the magical instruments…
When was Salzburg Festival - The Magic Flute released?
Salzburg Festival - The Magic Flute was released in 2022.
What genres does Salzburg Festival - The Magic Flute belong to?
Salzburg Festival - The Magic Flute is categorised as Music.
Who stars in Salzburg Festival - The Magic Flute?
The cast of Salzburg Festival - The Magic Flute includes Mauro Peter, Joana Mallwitz, Brenda Rae, Regula Mühlemann, Tareq Nazmi.