The wicked witch has been abolished. It was a day of celebration and relief for the people of the kingdom. For years, they had lived in fear and darkness under the rule of the wicked witch. She was known for her cruelty and wickedness, using her powers to torment and terrorize the innocent. But now, all of that was over. The people rejoiced as they learned that the wicked witch had been defeated.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte)
Composer Wolfgang Amadeaus Mozart Artists Ying Huang, Nathan Gunn, Matthew Polenzani, Erika Miklosa, René Pape, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Chorus Conductor James Levine Director Julie Taymor Format NTSC Language English Subtitles English Region All Regions Number of Discs 1 Studio Naxos DVD Release Date August 16, 2011 Run Time 112 minutes. The cast of leading Mozarteans includes soprano Christiane Karg as Pamina, tenor Stanislas de Barbeyrac as Tamino, baritone Thomas Oliemans in his Met debut as Papageno, soprano Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and bass Stephen Milling as Sarastro.
The people rejoiced as they learned that the wicked witch had been defeated. It was a collective effort of brave individuals who banded together to stand up against her tyranny. They had fought for justice and freedom, risking their lives to bring an end to the witch's reign of terror.
Fathom Events and The Metropolitan Opera's 2022-23 Live in HD season concludes with live transmission of Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte" ("The Magic Flute") to cinemas nationwide on Saturday, June 3, 12:55PM ET
Simon McBurney's new interactive production stars Erin Morley , Lawrence Brownlee , Thomas Oliemans , Stephen Milling , and Kathryn Lewek—who will sing the role of Queen of the Night for a record-breaking 50th time at the Met
The fantastical interpretation features the Met Orchestra in a raised pit, as well as the creative works of visual/video artist Blake Habermann and Foley artist Ruth Sullivan
DENVER , June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fathom Event presents a live transmission of The Metropolitan Opera's Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), one of Mozart's most beloved operas, on Saturday, June 3 , at 12:55PM ET . This critically acclaimed production, marking the Met's first new staging of the work in 19 years, is by renowned English actor and director Simon McBurney in his first collaboration with the company. McBurney's "dazzling new production gets metatheatrical" (Financial Times), taking an inventive approach to Mozart's operatic fable with a magical display of theatrical improvisation including live projections by visual/video artist Blake Habermann and live sound effects from Foley artist Ruth Sullivan , as well as aerial stunts, physical comedy, and acrobatics.
Fathom Events will also present encores of Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) on Wednesday, June 7 , at 1:00PM and 6:30PM , local time.
Tickets for Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) are on sale through the Fathom Events website and participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations, visit fathomevents.com (participating theaters are subject to change).
Maestro Nathalie Stutzmann , following her Live in HD debut with Mozart's Don Giovanni earlier this month, will lead a brilliant cast that includes soprano Erin Morley as Pamina, returning after a highly praised performance in Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier; soprano Kathryn Lewek in her record-breaking 50th performance of the Queen of the Night at the Met; tenor Lawrence Brownlee as Tamino; tenor Brenton Ryan as Monostatos; baritone Thomas Oliemans in his Met debut as Papageno; bass Harold Wilson as the Speaker; and bass Stephen Milling as Sarastro. The Met Orchestra will also take centerstage, playing from a raised pit, with flutist Seth Morris and assistant conductor Bryan Wagorn making special onstage appearances with the singers.
The creative team includes set designer Michael Levine , costume designer Nicky Gillibrand —in her Met debut—lighting designer Jean Kalman , projection designer Finn Ross , sound designer Gareth Fry , and associate director Rachael Hewer —the last two also in their Met debuts.
Gary Halvorson will direct the Live in HD presentation for cinemas, and tenor Ben Bliss will host the transmission, sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes content and interviews during the intermission. Bliss recently starred as Don Ottavio in the Met's transmission of Don Giovanni .
PRESS QUOTES
"Five stars for Die Zauberflöte… Equal parts dazzling, grounded, and laugh-out-loud funny. In director Simon McBurney's Met debut, Mozart's opera receives clever twists, along with first-rate singing … An excellent cast … Fun, wonderment and humanity." —Financial Times
"A realm of clever feints, a place where everything is both highly imaginative and endearingly simple—and where seeing the trick only enhances the magic … Zesty, full-toned sound from the orchestra … the audience was giddy." —The New York Times
"Captures the anything-can-happen shimmer that defines live theater … visual thrills and technical prowess … Staggering, death-defying images … The supple-voiced and sympathetic Erin Morley , as Pamina, captures beautifully a young woman torn … Lawrence Brownlee , as Tamino, is in fine voice … Thomas Oliemans makes for a charming Papageno … Finally, there was the star-blazing queen herself, soprano Kathryn Lewek , who could probably sing the Queen of the Night in her sleep … The Met's Die Zauberflöte is music made magic." —Observer
"An unusually nuanced yet still playful rendition of the fairy tale … An onstage world that includes the audience by inviting it behind the scenes … Morley's exquisitely pure soprano bloomed . humanizes Mozart's fantasy . theatrical and spirited." —The Wall Street Journal
THE STARS OF DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
Nathalie Stutzmann , Conductor; Suresnes, France
Erin Morley , Pamina; Salt Lake City, Utah
Kathryn Lewek , Queen of the Night; East Lyme, Connecticut
Lawrence Brownlee , Tamino; Youngstown, Ohio
Brenton Ryan , Monostatos; Sedalia, Missouri
Thomas Oliemans , Papageno; Amsterdam, Netherlands
Harold Wilson , Speaker; Charlotte, North Carolina
Stephen Milling , Sarastro; Copenhagen , Denmark
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This production runs: Saturday, Jan 16
And their efforts paid off. The wicked witch was finally defeated, and the kingdom could finally breathe a sigh of relief. It was a new era for the people, a time of peace and prosperity. They vowed to never let such evil take hold of their lives again. The legacy of the wicked witch would serve as a reminder of the importance of unity and courage. The people would forever remember the heroes who stood up to the witch and brought about her downfall. They stood as a symbol of hope in the face of darkness. The kingdom would now rebuild and heal from years of suffering. It was a long road ahead, but the people were ready to move forward. The wicked witch's reign was over, and a brighter future was on the horizon. The people would cherish their freedom and never forget the lessons learned from their past. They would always be vigilant, ready to defend their newfound peace. The wicked witch had been abolished, but her memory would live on as a reminder of the power of good overcoming evil..
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