The Magic Flute
Die Zauberflöte
Synopsis
The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina. Aided by the lovelorn bird hunter Papageno and a magical flute that holds the power to change the hearts of men, young Tamino embarks on a quest for true love, leading to the evil Sarastro's temple where Pamina is held captive. The internationally renowned Mozart interpreter Sir Colin Davis conducts the chorus and orchestra of the Royal Opera House and a glittering cast in David McVicar's 2003 production of the opera Mozart wrote in the final year of his life, recorded live at Covent Garden.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Magic Flute – Queen of the Night aria (Mozart; Diana Damrau, The Royal Opera)
Type: Teaser • Published 2017-10-19
Top Cast
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Will Hartmann
Tamino
Dorothea Röschmann
Pamina
Diana Damrau
Queen of the Night
Franz-Josef Selig
Sarastro
Ailish Tynan
Papagena
Adrian Thompson
Monostatos
Simon Keenlyside
Papageno
Gillian Webster
First Lady
Christine Rice
Second Lady
Yvonne Howard
Third Lady
Zico Shaker
First Boy
John Holland-Avery
Third Boy
Thomas Allen
Speaker of the Temple
Matthew Beale
First Priest
Richard van Allen
Second Priest
Alan Oke
First Man in Armour
Graeme Broadbent
Second Man in Armour
Tom Chapman
Second Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Live performance
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sue Judd, David McVicar
- Screenplay & Story
- Emanuel Schikaneder
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Original Title
- Die Zauberflöte
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Production Studios
- BBC Worldwide, Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sue Judd, David McVicar
Emanuel Schikaneder
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Department Leadership Roster
Sue Judd
Director
David McVicar
Director
Emanuel Schikaneder
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Flute
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What is The Magic Flute about?
The Queen of the Night enlists a handsome prince named Tamino to rescue her beautiful kidnapped daughter, Princess Pamina. Aided by the lovelorn bird hunter Papageno and a magical flute that holds the power to change the hearts of men, young Tamino embarks on a quest for true love, leading to the evil Sarastro's temple where Pamina is held captive. The internationally renowned Mozart interpreter Sir Colin Davis conducts the chorus and orchestra of the Royal Opera House and a glittering cast in David McVicar's 2003 production of the opera Mozart wrote in the final year of his life, recorded live at Covent Garden.
Who directed The Magic Flute?
The Magic Flute was directed by Sue Judd, David McVicar.
Who stars in The Magic Flute?
The principal cast of The Magic Flute includes Will Hartmann, Dorothea Röschmann, Diana Damrau, Franz-Josef Selig, Ailish Tynan.
When was The Magic Flute released and how long is it?
The Magic Flute was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 3h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magic Flute?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magic Flute was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Magic Flute?
The Magic Flute holds official age classifications: GB: NR.