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The Magic Flute

Papageno (Daniel Schmutzhard) is less than thrilled at his first encounter with Papagena (Sunhae Im), his future wife.

Grand Theater of Provence, Aix-en-Provence Academy of Ancient Music

November 28, 2009, 1:00 pm

Composer: W.A. Mozart
Conductor: Jene Jacobs

Mozart's Magic Flute has been delighting "children of all ages" ever since its smash premiere more than 200 years back. This vivid and aggressively-styled performance from Provence features one of the world's best period ensembles, the Academy of Ancient Music, and an effortless rendition of the Queen of the Night's famously high-flying aria.

Cast: Marlis Petersen (Pamina); Magnus Staveland (Tamino); Anna-Kristiina Kaapola (Queen of the Night); Daniel Schmutzhard (Papageno); Sunhae Im (Papagena); Marcos Fink (Sarastro); Kurt Azesberger (Monostatos)

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