From the Queen of the Night's vocal pyrotechnics to Papageno's chirpy birdsongs, The Magic Flute is one of Mozart's most charming and engaging operas. However, its fairytale surface conceals the mysteries of an initiation ritual and a multi-layered plot, packed with allegories to fire up the imagination. This celebrated production by artist William Kentridge joyfully bursts onto the stage of Teatro alla Scala in Milan, featuring the dazzling Russian coloratura Albina Shagimuratova as the Queen of the Night, and Italian bass Alex Esposito as Papageno, one of the most sought after artists of his generation.

Sarastro Günther Groissböck

Tamino Saimir Pirgu

Queen of the Night Albina Shagimuratova

Pamina Genia Kühmeier

Papagena Ailish Tynan

Papageno Alex Esposito

Monostatos Peter Bronder

Orchestra of Teatro alla Scala

Choir of the Accademia del Teatro alla Scala

Stage Director William Kentridge

Conductor Roland Böer

Recorded live at La Teatro alla Scala, 20 March, 2011

Extra features:

Overview of the Magic Flute

Illustrated Synopsis

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