The Magic Flute (or Die Zauberflöte in the original German) was written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). The piece was composed for a suburban theatre in Vienna with which Mozart had a close relationship - Freihaus-Theatre auf der Wieden - run by actor and impresario Emanuel Schikaneder, who also wrote the libretto. The opera premiered on September 30, 1791 (just two months before Mozart’s premature death), with the composer conducting and Schikaneder himself as the bird-catcher Papageno. It was an immediate hit with audiences. In this opera, Mozart wrote two of the most difficult and beautiful arias ever composed for the soprano voice, This timeless classic concerns the search for truth and reason, love and enlightenment. It follows the adventures of Prince Tamino and Papageno on their quest to rescue Pamina (the Queen of the Night’s daughter). To assist their mission, they are given musical instruments enhanced with magical powers, which they deploy to conquer the trials and tribulations placed in their path towards a deeper understanding of true love and happiness.
Sudha Gururaj, Soprano
Recorded Live at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, April 20th, 2024
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