Mozart - Die Zauberflote (Blu-ray)
£30.35
In stock - available for despatch within 1 working day
Despatch Information
This despatch estimate is based on information from both our own stock and the UK supplier's stock.
If ordering multiple items, we will aim to send everything together so the longest despatch estimate will apply to the complete order.
If you would rather receive certain items more quickly, please place them on a separate order.
If any unexpected delays occur, we will keep you informed of progress via email and not allow other items on the order to be held up.
If you would prefer to receive everything together regardless of any delay, please let us know via email.
Pre-orders will be despatched as close as possible to the release date.
Label: Opus Arte
Cat No: OABD7294D
Format: Blu-ray
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 26th November 2021
Contents
Artists
Siobhan StaggMauro Peter
Roderick Williams
Mika Kares
Sabine Devieilhe
Rebecca Evans
Angela Simkins
Susan Platts
Peter Bronder
Christina Gansch
Royal Opera Chorus
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor
Julia JonesWorks
Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute), K620Artists
Siobhan StaggMauro Peter
Roderick Williams
Mika Kares
Sabine Devieilhe
Rebecca Evans
Angela Simkins
Susan Platts
Peter Bronder
Christina Gansch
Royal Opera Chorus
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor
Julia JonesAbout
Prince Tamino (Mauro Peter) promises the Queen of the Night (Sabine Devieilhe) that he will rescue her daughter Pamina (Siobhan Stagg) from the enchanter Sarastro. He begins his quest, accompanied by the bird-catcher Papageno (Roderick Williams) – but all is not as it seems…
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.
“Roderick Williams’ charming bird catcher leads a spirited revival at Covent Garden” – Bachtrack ★★★★★
“Julia Jones returns to the pit where she maintains perfect dramatic momentum, and the whole evening goes with a swing” – The Stage ★★★★
Extra features:
- The musical secrets of Mozart’s Magic Flute
- Mozart’s Magic Flute is a masterpiece – an introduction
- Cast gallery
Cast:
- Pamina: Siobhan Stagg
- Tamino: Mauro Peter
- Papageno: Roderick Williams
- Sarastro: Mika Kares
- Queen of the Night: Sabine Devieilhe
- First Lady: Rebecca Evans
- Second Lady: Angela Simkins
- Third Lady: Susan Platts
- Monostatos; Peter Bronder
- Papagena: Christina Gansch
Director: David McVicar
Designer: John Macfarlane
Lighting designer: Paule Constable
Movement director: Leah Hausman
Duration: approx. 160 minutes
Audio: LPCM 2.0 + DTS-HD Master Audio Surround
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, JP, KO
Reviews
Error on this page? Let us know here
Need more information on this product? Click here