Insights into Mozart's Magic Flute (The Royal Opera)
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2017
- Join the cast of David McVicar's Royal Opera production as they explore one of the best-loved operas of all time. Find out more at www.roh.org.uk
The first Insights event of the 2016/17 Season will feature conductor Julia Jones exploring one of Mozart's most memorable scores, as well as insights from the cast including Siobhan Stagg (Pamina), Mauro Peter (Tamina) and Sabine Devielhe (the Queen of the Night). It will be presented by Roderick Williams, who will sing the role of Papageno in the upcoming run.
As well as being a comedy, The Magic Flute is an expression of its composer's profound spiritual beliefs with the search for wisdom and virtue are at its heart. The Magic Flute was an instant success with audiences and Mozart’s supposed rival Salieri described it as an ‘operone’ - a great opera. Two centuries later, it continues to be one of the most popular of all operas, second only to Verdi's La traviata in terms of performances staged over the last five years according to Operabase.
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Mozart wrote Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) for a suburban theatre in Vienna, the Theater auf der Wieden. He drew on the magical spectacle and earthy comedy of popular Viennese theatre. As well as being a comedy, The Magic Flute is an expression of Mozart’s profound spiritual beliefs: Enlightenment concerns with the search for wisdom and virtue are at the heart of this enchanting tale. The Magic Flute was an instant success with audiences and Mozart’s supposed rival Salieri described it as an ‘operone’ - a great opera.
David McVicar’s classic production embraces both the seriousness and comedy of Mozart’s work. The audience is transported to a fantastical world of dancing animals, flying machines and dazzlingly starry skies. The setting provides a wonderful backdrop for Mozart’s kaleidoscopic score, from the Queen of the Night’s coloratura fireworks to Tamino and Pamina’s lyrical love duets and Papageno’s hearty, folksong-like arias.
Diana Damrau is from another planet in this Queen of the Night!!!
I feel the same as the conductor. I listen to Magic Flute almost every night and it never gets old.
Having only discovered Die Zauberflote for myself recently I greatly appreciate the effort put into this video and the insight provided by the genuinely charming and brilliant cast. Thank You ROH
This is a marvellous analysis and exploration of Die Zauberflote.It's coming back to the Royal Opera House 2019.The set design looks superb.We did not appreciate this back in the 70s at school however I was intrigued by its mysticism and some of the arias made a lasting impression.I'm really looking forward to going.
I'm really excited to review this production of Die Zauberflöte because the David McVicar production was always the one I love so much. And of course, the awesome cast headed by Siobhan Stagg, Sabine Devieilhe, Mauro Peter, and the charismatic Roderick Williams. :)
Love is the reason for living. I really like how they sing that line.
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Saw it at the ROH a few years ago, and enjoyed it tremendously.
I loved the insight and can't wait to see the production, my first ever live opera.... I'm so excited 😀
Wonderful, just wonderful! Bravo to all!
Amazing lecture, thank you very much
Why can't I find the full opera on UA-cam anymore?
Thank you so much for posting this! It's wonderful!
Absolutely fabulous specifically the queen but all of the black with the the sequins I'm just amazed and I would love to see it in detail
Awesome - thanks for sharing. Greetings from Dresden - @SemperoperDD
#roh
Incredible that the conductor, who noted the three chord fanfare, neglected to mention the KEY significance, namely that their meter corresponds to the three knocks given in a gentleman's lodge of master masons. Similary, after the pause in the middle of the overture, the next fanfare represents the knock sequence of a lodge of adoption ... a feminine lodge. This is absolutely ESSENTIAL to understanding Mozart and Schickeneder's intention in the opera.
Thank U!!!
No kidding... this channel is becoming so funny.
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