Die Zauberflote : Glyndebourne (2020): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2020, Die Zauberflote : Glyndebourne is a notable film directed by Renaud Doucet.

What it’s about. One of Mozarts most enchanting works, Die Zauberflöte is a fairy tale that uses familiar archetypes to ask provocative and difficult questions about religion, the nature of power, the bonds of family, and of course love. Premiered just months before Mozarts death, Die Zauberflöte in many ways represents a new departure for the composer. Catching the spirit of revolution in the air, Mozart turned his attention for the first time from court opera to popular opera, writing this singspiel (sung-play) for a new and much broader audience. Celebrated Canadian directing duo Barbe & Doucet make both their British and Glyndebourne debuts here with their new Die Zauberflöte, a veritable theatrical feast of eccentricity. (The Guardian). Ryan Wigglesworth conducts an outstanding cast including Russian soprano Sofia Fomina as Pamina, David Portillo as her beloved Tamino, Brindley Sherratt as Sarastro, and the ebullient Björn Bürger as Papageno.

Who’s in it. Die Zauberflote : Glyndebourne stars Brindley Sherratt, David Portillo, Sofia Fomina and Björn Bürger, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Zauberflote : Glyndebourne page.