Director Simon McBurney, making his Met debut, creates a new Met staging for the first time in 19 years, using projections, sound effects, and acrobatics. Nathalie Stutzmann conducts the orchestra in a raised pit, allowing the musicians to interact with the cast and be visible to the audience. The cast includes soprano Erin Morley as Pamina, tenor Lawrence Brownlee 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. Ben Bliss hosts.
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Great Performances at the Met: Die Zauberflöte
Experience director Simon McBurney’s Met debut with a new production of this Mozart favorite. Nathalie Stutzmann conducts with Lawrence Brownlee as Tamino, Erin Morley as Pamina, Thomas Oliemans as Papageno and Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night.
TRANSCRIPT
Be here when Great Performances at the Met presents Simon McBurneys reimagined production of “The Magic Flute.
” “Die Zauberfl öte, ” Mozart's sublime fairy tale, pits the power of love against the forces of darkness.
♪♪ Starring Lawrence Brownlee and Erin Morley.
Delight in “Die Zauberfl öte ” on Great Performances at the Met.
