French soprano Anne Sophie Duprels is young and beautiful; her vocal prowess is beyond reproach; and she is regularly lauded for being as fine an actor as she is a singer.
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Past Seasons: The Magic Flute
Mozart's most irresistible opera in a dazzling production
Magic and mystery join with quirky humour in Mozart's The Magic Flute. The romantic fairytale is popular with long-time opera-goers for its tunefulness and wit, and is a great 'first opera' for beginners.
The handsome Prince Tamino has fallen in love with an image of the beautiful Pamina. During his journey to find her, he encounters some mysterious characters: the Queen of the Night, some watchful guides, a lonely birdcatcher and the forbidding ruler Sarastro. Tamino's magic flute may help him, but his own strength will be the key.
This enchanting production was originally devised and staged by British theatre great Sir Peter Hall for Los Angeles Opera. At the directing helm is Stanley M. Garner, making a welcome return to New Zealand after his success here in 2005 with Don Giovanni. The dazzling, fantastical sets and costumes are designed by renowned political cartoonist, Gerald Scarfe, famous for creating the animation for Pink Floyd's The Wall concerts and film, and their live show Wish You Were Here.
Magic and mystery join with quirky humour in Mozart's The Magic Flute. The romantic fairytale is popular with long-time opera-goers for its tunefulness and wit, and is a great 'first opera' for beginners.