Description
MOZART: DIE ZAUBERFLOTE / The Magic Flute La Flûte enchantée / Netherlands Chamber Orchestra / Chorus of Dutch National Opera / Opus Arte
UPC: 809478011224
Playtime is 183 Minutes
- Aspect Ratio : 1.78:1
- MPAA rating : Unrated (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 5.39 x 0.67 x 7.6 inches; 3.88 Ounces
- Director : Misjel Vermeiren
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Classical, NTSC
- Run time : 3 hours and 3 minutes
- Release date : February 24, 2015
- Actors : Dutch National Opera, Marc Albrecht
- Subtitles : English, German, French, Japanese, Dutch, Korean
- Studio : BBC / Opus Arte
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
Summary
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).
"This is an inventive production set on a bare stage without any emphasis on theatrical illusion. Michael Levine's set designs complement the production very well. The whole opera is well sung and there is no weak link in the cast."
--Hans de Groot, The Whole Note, April 2015
"Ingenious. Recommended." --Mike Ashman, Gramophone Choice, 2015
"While McBurney's Flute can indeed be exasperating, there are plenty of those periodic 'aha!' moments to surprise and delight you." --Opera News Video Reviews, June 2015
