Mozart: The Magic Flute

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).

Directed by Simon McBurney

Top cast

Brindley Sherratt

Sarastro, Bass

Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke

Monostatos, Tenor

I

Iride Martinez

Queen of the Night, Soprano

M

Maximilian Schmitt

Tamino, Tenor

C

Christina Landshamer

Pamina, Soprano

T

Thomas Oliemans

Papageno, Baritone

N

Nina Lejderman

Papagena, Soprano

A

Ana Maria Labin

First Lady, Soprano

S

Silvia De La Muela

Second Lady, Mezzo soprano

J

Julia Faylenbogen

Third Lady, Mezzo soprano

E

Elmar Gilbertsson

First Armed Man; Second Priest, Tenor

T

Thomas Dear

Second Armed man; First Priest, Bass

M

Maarten Koningsberger

Speaker, Baritone

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