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Die Zauberflöte
Release: Dec 01, 1971
Runtime: 0 min.

 Rating: 7 out of 10

Production Companies

  • Polyphon

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Magic Flute is undoubtedly one of the most multi-layered, profound, complicated, and therefore also most difficult to stage works in the entire opera repertoire. In terms of genre, it can only be understood if it is seen as a mixture of four things: a philosophically profound drama of ideas with countless encryptions, a naïve fairy tale, a bawdy comedy, and a crude Punch and Judy show. It is based on the intersection of the traditions of Baroque magic opera, Italian buffa, and Viennese Singspiel, where all manner of wonders are conceivable and permissible. Peter Ustinov's production appeals to all those who love a primarily fairy-tale-like interpretation; the atmosphere is traditional and conventional. An outstanding ensemble of singers has been assembled.

Cast


Hans Sotin
Hans Sotin
(as Sarastro)
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Nicolai Gedda
Nicolai Gedda
(as Tamino)
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Cristina Deutekom
Cristina Deutekom
(as Königin der Nacht)
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Edith Mathis
Edith Mathis
(as Pamina)
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William Workman
William Workman
(as Papageno)
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Carol Malone
Carol Malone
(as Papagena)
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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
(as Sprecher)
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