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Deutsche Oper Berlin, © Photo: Leo Seidel
The Magic Flute: Deutsche Oper Berlin
Berlin, Deutsche Oper Berlin — Main stage
About the Event
Succumb to the charms of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' at the Deutsche Oper Berlin.
Mozart's best‐known opera transports us to a fabulous world whose inhabitants are as familiar with life's tribulations and depths as they are with the rules governing the overarching values of humanity. At once a cheerful and profound work, 'The Magic Flute' appeals to audiences both young and old.
'The Magic Flute' is a singspiel, or singing play, in two acts by Mozart. The premiere took place on 30 September 1791 at the Theater auf der Wieden in Vienna, two months before the composer died. 'The Magic Flute' initially seems an amusing fairytale, in which good triumphs over evil. Upon closer inspection, the opera is revealed to be a deeply philosophical work, influenced by the democratic ideals of the Enlightenment.
Act 1
Set in the ancient world: Prince Tamino is attacked by a serpent, and is saved by three ladies, the servants of the Queen of the Night. The ladies show Tamino a portrait of the queen’s daughter, Pamina. The Queen of the Night promises Tamino her daughter's hand, if he can rescue her from the evil Sarastro. Tamino agrees, and is given a magic flute by the three ladies. Papageno, a bird catcher, will accompany Tamino, and is also given a gift of magic bells.
By the power of the magic flute and bells, Tamino meets Pamina. They fall in love with each other immediately. Sarastro is revealed not as an evil man, but as high priest of the Sun. He has protected Pamina from her mother, whose ambition is to dominate the world.
Act 2
Sarastro imposes three tests on Tamino. The first is the test of silence. When Tamino falls silent, Pamina, who knows nothing of the tests, is sorrowful, but they can endure this test. The scond test, 'Fire', and the third, 'Water' can be overcome with the help of the magic flute.
Papageno is also tested, but is unable to endure the tests. However, he can meet his beloved, Papagena, through the power of the magic bells.
The Queen of the Night is furious and tries to break into the temple of Sarastro. Hit by a thunderbolt, she is sent to hell. Sarastro blesses the union of Tamino and Pamina.
Practical Information
In German with German and English surtitles
Introduction: 45 minutes before the start of the performance in the Rang foyer on the right
recommended from 10 years
Program
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – The Magic Flute – The Magic Flute, KV 620
Cast / Production
Musical direction Giulio Cilona (15.09.2024 | 28.09.2024 | 28.01.2025 | 09.02.2025 | 04.03.2025 | 28.06.2025 | 12.07.2025), Friedrich Praetorius (19.10.2024 | 17.11.2024 | 15.12.2024 | 03.01.2025 | 04.04.2025 | 01.05.2025 | 16.05.2025
Director Günter Krämer
Stage‐design, Costume‐design Andreas Reinhardt
Chorus Master Thomas Richter
Sarastro Tobias Kehrer (15.09.2024| 28.09.2024 | 15.12.2024 | 04.03.2025 | 04.04.2025 | 16.05.2025), Patrick Guetti (19.10.2024 | 17.11.2024 | 03.01.2025 | 28.01.2025 | 09.02.2025 | 01.05.2025 | 28.06.2025 | 12.07.2025)
Tamino Andrei Danilov (15.09.2024 | 15.12.2024 | 03.01.2025), Kieran Carrel (28.09.2024 | 17.11.2024 | 28.01.2025 | 28.06.2025), Kangyoon Shine Lee (19.10.2024 | 04.04.2025 | 01.05.2025 | 16.05.2025), Matthew Newlin (09.02.2025), Attilio Glaser (04.03.2025 | 12.07.2025)
Chorus Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Orchestra Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Deutsche Oper Berlin
Deutsche Oper Berlin is the biggest opera house in the German capital, and a member of the Berlin Opera Foundation established in the early 1900s. The original building was destroyed during the Second World War, but was eventually replaced, and the new theater opened in 1961 - six weeks after construction began on the Berlin Wall. Serving West Berlin, its sober, linear design avoids anything that might distract vistiors from the performance. The repertoire of the theater focuses on the great classics such as Mozart, Verdi and Strauss, but frequently presents contemporary opera as well. The Chorus of the Deutsche Oper has been named 'Chorus of the Year' many times for its outstanding performances.
Customer Reviews
4.6 of 5
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Anne H., Norway
May 2012
Abolutely wonderful!
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