Mozart: The Magic Flute
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).
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Brindley Sherratt
Sarastro, Bass
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Nina Lejderman
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Ana Maria Labin
First Lady, Soprano
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Simon McBurney Director · Misjel Vermeiren Cinematographer
First release May 1, 2015 · Produced in Netherlands · Original title Mozart: Die Zauberflöte
Production
Opus Arte
Production
Netherlands
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
German
Release dates
United Kingdom · May 1, 2015
Premiere
No release date listed for United States.
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