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(Opera). German/English.

(Vocal Score). German/English. Translated by Martin.

"...it is the evident quiet approbation which best pleases me! It is apparent that this opera is rising rapidly and steadily in estimation." -- Mozart, letter to his wife, October 7-8, 1791.
Unfortunately, his tragic death a scant two months later prevented Mozart... Read Full Overview

(Opera). German/English.

The Black Dog Opera Library is the most popular, informative, and budget-friendly way to enjoy the greatest operas of all time. Each book contains a history of the opera, a synopsis of the story, a complete libretto in its original language as well as in English, dozens of photos,... Read Full Overview

Excerpt from The Magic Flute, Die Zauberflote: An Opera in Two Acts Pop. The fowler comes, in spite of rain, And sings his songs in merry strain; This merry fowler, too, is known By young and old, from zone to zone. Knows how to whistle every sound That birds may sing the whole... Read Full Overview

Kyra Teis's adaptation of Mozart's opera contains all the classic fairy tale elements. Prince Tamino must save Princess Pamina from her evil mother, the queen. To help him on his quest, three lovely ladies give him a magic flute that will charm both animals and humans. With the... Read Full Overview

Mozart's 'Die Zauberfl te' (The Magic Flute) in full orchestral score. Breitkopf & H rtel edition.

Created at the peak of the Enlightenment, Mozart's divine and enduring milestone of opera is both a lighthearted fairy tale and an epic story of the struggle between good and evil. The Magic Flute met instant acclaim at its 1791 premiere, and it remains among the composer's... Read Full Overview

The English National Opera Guides were originally conceived in partnership with the English National Opera and edited by Nicholas John, the ENO's dramaturg, who died tragically in an accident in the Alps. Most of the guides are devoted to a single opera, which is described in... Read Full Overview

Mozart's Die Zauberfl te (The Magic Flute) in German and English, Breitkopf edition.

Johann Emanuel Schikaneder, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Die Zauberfl te. Libretto Komponiert von Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Urauff hrung am 30.09.1791, Theater im Starhembergschen Freihaus auf der Wieden, Wien. Neuausgabe mit einer Biographie des Autors. Herausgegeben von Karl-Maria... Read Full Overview