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