The Magic Flute

Synopsis

ACT 1

The young Prince Tamino is pursued by a dangerous snake. At the last moment, three enigmatic ladies save the unconscious man and kill the snake.

when Tamino regains consciousness, he meets Papageno. The three ladies give Tamino a portrait of Pamina, the daughter of the Queen of the Night. The prince falls in love with the picture and promises the queen to free Pamina from the hands of Sarastro, who has stolen her away. Together with Papageno, he sets off on his journey: Tamino is given a magic flute and Papageno a glockenspiel to help him. Papageno, who has been sent ahead by Tamino, meets Pamina, who is being harassed by the slave Monostatos. Papageno puts Monostatos to flight and wins Pamina for Tamino. As they try to make their escape, they are surprised by Sarastro and his entourage.

ACT 2

Tamino recognizes Sarastro's kindness.

however, in order to become a fully-fledged member of his priesthood, he must - together with Papageno - pass several difficult tests. Tamino succeeds in mastering all the tests in an exemplary manner and, together with Pamina, is allowed to take Sarastro's place as a reward. Papageno, who was not so successful, is nevertheless given a partner to match him - Papagena.

ACT 1 - 70 MIN

INTERMISSION - 30 MIN

ACT 2 - 90 MIN

Program and cast

Sarastro: Georg Zeppenfeld; Franz-Josef Selig*

Tamino: Julian Prégardien; Cyrille Dubois*

Speaker: Jochen Schmeckenbecher; Clemens Unterreiner

Queen of the Night: Serena Sáenz

Pamina: Slávka Zámečníková; Maria Nazarova*

1st Lady: Jenni Hietala

2nd Lady: Alma Neuhaus

3rd Lady: Stephanie Maitland

Papageno: Ludwig Mittelhammer

Papagena: Ilia Staple

Monostatos: Matthäus Schmidlechner; Jörg Schneider*

Musical Director: Franz Welser-Möst; Adma Fischer*

Director: Barbora Horáková

Stage & Video: Falko Herold

Costumes: Eva Butzkies

Light: Stefan Bolliger

*April 25, 2025; 28 April 2025; 2 May 2025; May 5, 2025