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).
Simon McBurney
Director
Brindley Sherratt
Sarastro, Bass
Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke
Monostatos, Tenor
Iride Martinez
Queen of the Night, Soprano
Maximilian Schmitt
Tamino, Tenor
Christina Landshamer
Pamina, Soprano
Thomas Oliemans
Papageno, Baritone
Nina Lejderman
Papagena, Soprano
Ana Maria Labin
First Lady, Soprano
Silvia De La Muela
Second Lady, Mezzo soprano
Julia Faylenbogen
Third Lady, Mezzo soprano
Elmar Gilbertsson
First Armed Man; Second Priest, Tenor
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