DESCRIPTION:
Since its premiere in a tiny suburban theatre in Vienna, Die Zauberflöte 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 Zauberflöte a refreshing new treatment that is both thrilling and simple in its 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).

Sarastro: Brindley Sherratt
Tamino: Maximilian Schmitt
Papagena: Nina Lejderman
Queen of the Night: Iride Martinez
Pamina: Christina Landshamer
Papageno: Thomas Oliemans
Monostatos: Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke

Netherlands Chamber Orchestra
Chorus of Dutch National Opera

Conductor: Marc Albrecht
Stage Director: Simon McBurney

Recorded live at the De Nederlandse Opera, February 2014

Catalogue numbers: OA1122D (DVD) / OABD7133D (BLU-RAY)

Release Date - March 2015

More information here:
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Blu-Ray - http://www.opusarte.com/details/OABD7133D

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