Mozart - The Magic Flute

UPC Code: 4028462800194

Overview

Experience the enchanting world of Mozart's The Magic Flute in this stunning DVD presentation. Directed by Robert Herzl and performed by the Junge Bundesländer Philharmonie alongside the Honved-Ensemble Budapest and Stagione d'Opera Italiana, this opera unfolds in two captivating acts. With its masterful blend of music, storytelling, and visual artistry, this production captures the timeless charm of Mozart's masterpiece.

Born in Salzburg, Mozart showed prodigious ability from his earliest childhood. Already competent on keyboard and violin, he composed from the age of five and performed before European royalty. At 17, Mozart was engaged as a musician at the Salzburg court but grew restless and travelled in search of a better position. While visiting Vienna in 1781, he was dismissed from his Salzburg position. He chose to stay in the capital, where he achieved fame but little financial security. During his final years in Vienna, he composed many of his best-known symphonies, concertos, and operas, and portions of the Requiem, which was largely unfinished at the time of his early death at the age of 35. The circumstances of his death have been much mythologized.

The Magic Flute / German: Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, is an opera in two acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to a German libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder. The work is in the form of a Singspiel, a popular form during the time it was written that included both singing and spoken dialogue. The work premiered on 30 September 1791 at Schikaneder's theatre, the Freihaus-Theater auf der Wieden in Vienna, just two months before the composer's premature death.

In this opera, the Queen of the Night persuades Prince Tamino to rescue her daughter Pamina from captivity under the high priest Sarastro; instead, he learns the high ideals of Sarastro's community and seeks to join it. Separately, then together, Tamino and Pamina undergo severe trials of initiation, which end in triumph, with the Queen and her cohorts vanquished. The earthy Papageno, who accompanies Tamino on his quest, fails the trials completely but is rewarded anyway with the hand of his ideal female companion, Papagena.

Product Features

• Format: DVD
• Region: 0 PAL (All Regions)
• Audio: Dolby Surround 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
• Subtitles: Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese
• Runtime: 100 minutes
• Production Year: 2014
• Conductor: Michael Lessky

Interesting Facts

• The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte), composed in 1791, is one of Mozart's most beloved operas, celebrated for its beautiful melodies and rich symbolism.
• This particular production highlights the collaboration of notable ensembles and performers, ensuring a captivating experience for both opera aficionados and newcomers alike.
• Directed by Robert Herzl, the opera reflects a unique interpretation that combines traditional elements with innovative staging techniques.
• The performance features the Junge Bundesländer Philharmonie, known for its vibrant sound and engaging performances, and the Honved-Ensemble Budapest, which brings a rich Hungarian tradition to the stage.
• The DVD is produced in the EU, ensuring high-quality audiovisual standards for a delightful viewing experience.

Publishers

This DVD is a must-have for opera lovers and collectors alike, offering a blend of stunning performances and rich cultural heritage.

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