Mozart's The Magic Flute: A Historic Salzburg Festival Production

UPC: 4058407093893

Product Features

• Opera: Die Zauberflöte (K. 620)
• Libretto: Emanuel Schikaneder
• Conductor: James Levine
• Stage Director, Set & Costume Designer: Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
• Cast Includes: Christian Boesch, Gudrun Sieber, Martti Talvela, Peter Schreier, Edita Gruberová, Ileana Cotrubas
• Chorus Master: Walter Hagen-Groll
• Orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker
• Choir: Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor
• TV and Video Direction: Brian Large
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo
• Picture Format: 4:3
• Language: German (DE)
• Subtitles: EN, DE, FR, IT, ES
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide), NTSC
• Running Time: 186 mins

Overview

Captured live from the Salzburg Festival in 1982, this legendary production of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte ("The Magic Flute") by director Jean-Pierre Ponnelle features a stellar cast that brought an unprecedented level of acclaim. This masterpiece, staged with Ponnelle's unique vision, received universal praise for its inventive interpretation and the remarkable performances of its cast. "A stroke of luck and a piece of theatre history," lauded Crescendo, while TZ München celebrated it as "The best of the best."

Interesting Facts

• The 1982 Salzburg Festival staging of The Magic Flute quickly achieved legendary status, noted for its harmonious blend of music, performance, and stagecraft.
• Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, renowned for his work in opera, brought innovative direction to this production, which remains a benchmark in operatic staging.
• The Wiener Philharmoniker, under the baton of James Levine, provided the musical backbone, elevating the production with their world-class performance.

Key Credits

• Papageno: Christian Boesch
• Papagena: Gudrun Sieber
• Sarastro: Martti Talvela
• Tamino: Peter Schreier
• Narrator: Walter Berry
• Queen of the Night: Edita Gruberová
• Pamina: Ileana Cotrubas

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