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Die Zauberflöte KV 620
Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620, is a two-act singspiel composed by Mozart in 1791. This opera combines enchanting music with a fantastical story that blends Masonic elements, enlightenment philosophy, and fairy tale motifs. The libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder follows Prince Tamino and his quest to rescue Princess Pamina, aided by a magic flute and the bird-catcher Papageno. The opera is celebrated for its diverse musical styles, from the solemnity of Sarastro’s arias to the virtuosic "Queen of the Night" arias, and the comic charm of Papageno’s songs. "Die Zauberflöte" explores themes of love, wisdom, and the triumph of good over evil, embodied in the trials faced by Tamino and Pamina. The opera’s rich orchestration, memorable melodies, and profound yet accessible narrative have ensured its lasting popularity and significance in the operatic repertoire.
Die Zauberflöte KV 620
Recording Credit Attribution
Performers Karl Böhm (Conductor)
Berliner Philharmoniker (Orchestra)
RIAS Kammerchor (Chorus)
Günther Arndt (Chorus Master)
Franz Crass (Sarastro)
Roberta Peters (Königin der Nacht)
Evelyn Lear (Pamina)
Fritz Wunderlich (Tamino)
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Papageno)
Lisa Otto (Papagena)
Hans Hotter (Sprecher)
Hubert Hilten (Erster Priester)
Martin Vantin (Zweiter Priester)
Manfred Röhrl (Dritter Priester)
Friedrich Lenz (Monostatos)
Hildegard Hillebrecht (Erste Dame der Königin)
Cvetka Ahlin (Zweite Dame der Königin)
Sieglinde Wagner (Dritte Dame der Königin)
Rosl Schwaiger (Erster Knabe)
Antonia Fahberg (Zweiter Knabe)
Raili Kostia (Dritter Knabe)
James King (Erster geharnischter Mann)
Martti Talvela (Zweiter geharnischter Mann)
Rudolf Sellner (Dialogue Supervisor)Publisher Info. Deutsche Grammophon, 1964. Copyright Source https://imslp.org/wiki/Die_Zauberfl%C3%B6te,_K.620_(Mozart,_Wolfgang_Amadeus) " Statistically, The Magic Flute by W. A. Mozart is by far the most performed opera in the German-speaking world. Internationally, it ranks among the top 5. "
