"The Magic Flute"

Lotte de Beer stages Mozart's famous opera as a fascinating journey into the imagination of a young person. With imaginative videos, she brings a painted sketchbook world to life – allowing the singers to travel through dream worlds.

The story begins quite simply, almost like an adventure novel. A young prince is sent by a queen to rescue her daughter from the clutches of a dark ruler. By the prince's side is a strange bird catcher. They are aided by numerous magical devices, including the titular magic flute. And all around them are wild animals, trials to be faced, tests of fire and water. But it wouldn’t be Schikaneder and Mozart if it didn’t quickly become clear that the story is much more complex. For good and evil, light and dark soon become difficult to distinguish. And the bonds between parents and children are more complicated than they initially appear.

Recommended for ages 9 and up.