Nataliia Kukhar as Zweite Dame
“The Magic Flute” is Mozart’s last stage work; since its premiere in 1791, the fairytale-like singspiel has become the most frequently performed German-language opera in the world. The mixture of folk and magical, cheerful and serious elements in both the story and the music is fascinating and offers room for interpretation: How sharply can the distinction be made between good and evil? And which characters are really a couple? The artistic team around director Magdalena Fuchsberger imaginatively subjects Mozart’s magic opera to a critical examination that takes into account the fascination of young and experienced audiences for the piece. Christopher Moulds, an expert on works of the 18th century, lets the timeless power of “The Magic Flute” shine.