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).
Released: May 01, 2015
Runtime: 1:47:31 minutes
Genre: Music
Stars: Brindley Sherratt, Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke, Iride Martinez, Maximilian Schmitt, Christina Landshamer, Thomas Oliemans
Crew: Misjel Vermeiren (Director of Photography), Simon McBurney (Director), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Compositor), Emanuel Schikaneder (Scenario Writer), Marc Albrecht (Conductor)