It was there that Mozart developed his friendship with Schikaneder and his theatre troupe, and it was there that they mounted Mozart's greatest operatic success, The Magic Flute. Updates? THE THREE LADIES By it you may act with all power, change the passions of men: the sorrower will be joyful, the old bachelor fall in love. At 26, he married the troupe's leading actress, Eleonore Arth, and before he turned 30, he was leading the company. Sarastro prays to Isis and Osiris, asking them to protect Tamino and Pamina. Head Priest of the Sun. That is two more than Verdi and one more than the other opera luminary, Giacomo Puccini. The priests laud their success. It was made in Germany by Villeroy and Boch. Seeking power that can be hers only if Sarastro dies, the Queen awakens Pamina and gives her a dagger, ordering her to kill Sarastro. Whilst the temple guards tell Tamino that Sarastro is not the evil tyrant that the queen has depicted, Papageno finds Pamino and tries to flee with her. Zu Hilfe! 4. Always cheerful and funny, this jolly fellow follows Prince Tamino in his quest to find Princess Tamina and wishes to find love. …opera; “magical” instruments in Mozart’s. The opera, Mozart’s last, premiered at the rustic Theater auf der Wieden near Vienna on September 30, 1791, not long before Mozart’s death on December 5. Works combining spoken words and sung text in local languages—German, French, and English—were fairly common, and these more-accessible works had periods of great local popularity. ... flute to Tamino and silver bells to Papageno to ensure their safety on the journey and Papageno, still longing for a wife, plays his magic bells. What does it feel like to be involved with a production like that when we hear so much about how opera around the world struggles to attract new audiences? Pamina is brought in and the men sing that she is the only one who can lead him on his journey. The two set off. Just as they are getting to know each other, they too are separated. The two sing a duet to love, “the greatest joy”, in the very heteronormative "man and wife" sense. Other family, friends, and troupe members completed the cast, including Benedikt Schack as Tamino (he also played flute and likely played Tamino’s numbers on stage) and 17-year-old Anna Gottlieb as Pamina (she had been the first Barbarina, at age 12, in Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro). Women were forbidden from joining the Masons, but Mozart, in a mildly progressive move, didn't care. Königin!der!Nacht! Papageno answers with his pipes, and Tamino rushes off to find them. The three spirits arrive, and encourage Papageno to use his magic bells to conjure his beloved. InhaltsverzeichnisArbeitsbögen!! Scene 3. Vengeful mother whose daughter has been kidnapped. He plays them, and Papagena appears. Papageno ignores this and starts to chat up an old woman. I like the Magic Flute, specially the version of Ingmar Bergman and there particularly Papageno. She leaves in despair. They speak their lines as if they were in a play. Pamina reassures Papageno and tells him that they must tell Sarastro the truth. Sarastro separates Pamina and Tamino for their final trial. And before their final goodbyes, the ladies introduce the men to three spirit guides who are duty-bound to help the heroes on their journey. ALL. ALL Oh, such a flute is worth more than gold and crowns, for through it human happiness and contentment will be increased. Tamino gets the titular Magic Flute to protect him on his journey, and Papageno, who is terrified that Sarastro will eat him, gets magic silver bells. Apr 30, 2017 - Explore prixmadonna's board "Papageno & Papagena from Mozart's Magic Flute", followed by 1173 people on Pinterest. When Tamino and Papageno enter the temple, they are told that Tamino will be giving Pamina for marriage as well as succession to Sarastro's throne if he successfully completes the trials. What Kenneth Branagh has done with the Magic Flute is overwelming. The Priests sing to the gods again and Tamino and Pamina are led before Sarastro and told to say goodbye to each other, but if they make it through one more trial, they will meet again. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). (He also played the role of Papageno). Scene 9. The whole opera has even been seen as an allegory about the plight of Masons in Viennese society, with Empress Marie Theresa being the Queen and her son Joseph II as Tamino. Tamino tries to get in Reason and Nature, but gets rebuffed. Eleonore eventually left him because of his philandering and began dating Johann Friedel, who ran the Theater im Freihaus auf der Wieden, on the outskirts of Vienna. All they need to do is follow the Three Boys, who—in any production worth its weight—enter flying or floating above the stage. The Queen's daughter. A força do amor, a força da mús ica . The Magic Flute is a celebrated opera composed in 1791 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.Mozart employed a libretto written by his close colleague Emanuel Schikaneder, the director of the Theater auf der Wieden at which the opera premiered in the same year. The plate comes in its original box and includes paperwork including the Certificate of Authenticity. By it you may act with all power, change the passions of men: the sorrower will be joyful, the old bachelor fall in love. But the Three Spirits remind him of the magic bells. Monostatos, chief slave of the temple (baritone). The Three Ladies, who serve the Queen of the Night, appear and kill the monster. The lovers are led off and Papageno enters scared and alone. She says she is really 18 years and two minutes old, however, and has a sweetheart named Papageno. Papageno and Pamina are trying to reach Tamino, as Monostatos catches up to them, but Papageno's magic pipes entrance him and his men and they dance off stage. Emperor Joseph's sister was in town, so he tasked two composers with the evening's entertainment: one was Mozart; the other was his favorite composer, Antonio Salieri. In Sarastro's place, his servants talk about how Pamina has escaped, but unfortunately for her, Monostatos enters dragging her behind him. That work was composed for a one-night event February 7, 1786, in the Orangery hall of Schönbrunn Palace, on the outskirts of Vienna. I’ve always loved “Papageno’s Song” from Mozart’s opera “The Magic Flute.” The character of Papageno is a “bird-catcher” and is dressed in a fanciful, colorful bird-like costume. She says she is really 18 years and two minutes old, however, and has a sweetheart named Papageno. The three ladies give Tamino a magic flute and provide Papageno with enchanted silver bells for added protection. PAPAGENO. Magic Flute The original production of Die Zauberflöte was made possible by a generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Kravis. Sarastro meets with his council. For the young lovers Tamino and Pamina, Mozart composed music that is sweetly romantic yet also harmonically progressive, using at times an unusually chromatic vocal line. Sarastro’s followers praise the couple and give thanks to the gods. As such, aside from the relatively long length, it is a perfect opera for children. After the Queen leaves, Monostatos tries to blackmail Pamina by threatening to reveal the murder plot, but Sarastro drives him off and reassures Pamina. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. Tamino! Tamino asks if Papageno is the one who saved him from the serpent and Papageno says yep, that was me. Then he and Tamino are forbidden to talk to any women. The magic flute will protect you, and sustain you in the greatest misfortune. In dueling arias, each woman tries to prove she is the top prima donna, just as they were doing in their real-life careers. He invites Tamino and Papageno to prove their worth through a series of tests; if they pass, they will be rewarded with brides. The work is cobbled together from different texts, including an unfinished piece Mozart began based on the 1731 novel Sethos, which was important to Freemasons. Papageno reluctantly agrees. In January 1790, when Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II was in the last months of his life, he reinstituted censorship, meaning any work of art had to be okayed by the state. The Three Ladies return and place a lock on Papageno’s mouth to teach him a lesson about lying. Sarastro does a bit of ret-conning and tells them that Pamina is destined for Tamino, which is the real reason he kidnapped her, especially because her mom is trying to bewitch people and undermine the Temple. She then disappears. As well as the magic flute and magic bells, the three boys also bring Tamino and Papageno food, which Tamino once again steadfastly resists. Film shows the story of Papageno (the one from Mozart's opera "The Magic Flute"), who wants a mate, yet has difficulties getting one. Three Ladies, attendants to the Queen (sopranos. Papageno! And yet four of the 11 most performed operas worldwide are by Mozart. Tamino and Papageno led one way by Priests, Pamina taken into the Temple by Sarastro. Actor Jan Plewka as Papageno poses at a dress rehearsal for the media for "The Magic Flute in the U-Bahn" on April 21, 2008 in Berlin, Germany. In the first trial, Tamino and Papageno must not speak to anyone. Papageno is a quick tactical game with simple rules and the cutest design. The Magic Flute as a political instrument . Aside from the maestro, this cast boasts the incomparable Rene Pape as Sarastro, plus terrific performances by Christoph Strehl as Tamino and Dorothea Röschmann as Pamina. Monostatos and Papageno are terrified by each other and flee. Pamina and Tamino are veiled and separated. Papageno—“birdman” and resident clown of Mozart's psychedelic opera The Magic Flute—sings joyously at his eleventh-hour reunion with his true love, Papagena.In this mash-up of his felicitous arias, listen for the polarities; the lines between humor and menace, fantasy and reality, and the masculine and feminine blur into a four-hand pianistic whirl of flirtation. 2:00PM, Sunday, February 21, 2021 7:30PM, Friday, February 26, 2021 iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre. Sarastro adds that Pamina will be initiated too, then sings to the gods Isis and Osiris. The ladies give a magic flute to Tamino and silver bells to Papageno to ensure their safety on the journey and appoint three spirits to guide them. In his unceasing mercy, he lets him go, again, and sings about how revenge has no home in this sacred place. The birdcatcher tells Pamina that Tamino loves her and is on his way to save her. The ladies give a magic flute to Tamino and silver bells to Papageno to ensure their safety on the journey and appoint three spirits to guide them. Often depicted covered in bird feathers and with a birdcage, this eccentric character who only yearns for a mate of his own, is one of the most beloved in opera. Sarastro leads Tamino and Papageno to the temple. Tamino and Papageno are led in again and reminded not to talk to anyone. Scene 4. A Moor (directors have to work hard to eliminate the narratively unnecessary but overt racism) who attempts to sexually assault Pamina several times. Listen to Mozart: Die Zauberflöte by Otto Klemperer, Gundula Janowitz, Nicolai Gedda & Philharmonia Orchestra on Apple Music. She is trying to kill herself with her mother’s dagger because she thinks Tamino has abandoned her. Sarastro (bass): Priest of the Sun. Andrew Wilkowske: It is thrilling to be involved with this production of The Magic Flute. The music makes clear that Sarastro may not be the evil sorcerer he has been made out to be. He has evil intentions towards Pamina. Like Mozart’s few other German-language operas—including Die Entführung aus dem Serail, The Abduction from the Seraglio—The Magic Flute is a singspiel, a form that includes spoken dialogue between the musical numbers. But in the context of The Magic Flute and in comparison with the Queen of the Night, Sarastro’s music is intended to strike the audience as profound in every sense. Servants of the Queen who try to get Tamino to do her bidding throughout the opera. Two Priests bless them and ask what they want. By contrast, the deceptive Queen of the Night is portrayed as an Italianate coloratura indulging in both vocal and emotional histrionics. The Priests come back and curse the Ladies, who disappear through a trap door. Meanwhile, Monostatos, the Queen, and the Three Ladies attempt to destroy the temple, but they are vanquished and cast into eternal darkness. Schikaneder was Papageno and Mozart’s sister-in-law Josepha Hofer was the Queen of the Night. 4! He is beautiful and they argue about who will guard his body while the other two tell the Queen of the Night. Klemperer, with the Philharmonia Orchestra, has a dreamy cast of Nicolai Gedda (Tamino), Gundula Janowitz (Pamina), Walter Berry (Papageno), and Lucia Popp (Queen of the Night), with luminaries Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and Christa Ludwig as two of the Three Ladies. Papageno is a character from Mozart’s opera, The Magic Flute. Tamino and Papageno are given a magic flute and magic bells to protect them. Tamino has drunk the Priests' Kool-Aid, however, and says to ignore the Ladies because women can't be trusted. With the magic flute guiding them, they survive the trials. Stream songs including "Die Zauberflöte, K.620 '(The) Magic Flute' (2000 Remastered Version): Overture", "Die Zauberflöte, K.620 '(The) Magic Flute' (2000 Remastered Version), Act I: Introduktion: Zu Hilfe! The Magic Flute was the last Mozart opera to premiere, but the second to the last that he composed. The Three Boys come in as the old woman leaves, returning the magic flute and bells, and giving them food and drink. The Queen leaves in a flurry and Monostatos shows up, again, steals the knife and says the only way Pamina can save herself is by...yep, you guessed it...loving him. And it's not just the Americans who see Mozart's appeal to younger audiences. Damrau is one of the great Queens of all time, never letting the demands of the notes detract from her acting, and while you can still see her on stage—and you certainly should—this DVD is the only way to see her sing the Queen of the Night. Tamino tames some bears with his Magic Flute, in Julie Taymor’s production of, Stories of the Great Operas and their Composers, The Magic Flute Unveiled: Esoteric Symbolism in Mozart's Masonic Opera, O zitt're nicht...Zum Leiden bin ich auserkoren. Bird-woman who is put forth as the much-desired wife sought by Papageno. Since 2003, the Vienna State Opera has offered a one-hour version of Die Zauberflöte for children on the day after the Vienna Opera Ball. He decides that an old wife is better than no wife, and the woman reveals herself to be the youthful feathered Papagena! Papageno cannot call Papagena back with his shepherd pipe. They are united. A Japanese (per the libretto) prince who is seeking enlightenment and finds it after many trials. After Pamina and Tamino fell in love with each other, the funny bird catcher Papageno also desires to have a “little wife”, and sings of this with his magic bells. Tamino and Pamina see each other for the first time and rush into each other’s arms, to the astonishment of Sarastro’s followers. Scene 4. Mozart: Die Zauberflöte, K620. But, he said, you are still my prisoner because, basically, "A man must guide your heart, because alone, women can't find wisdom." Finally Sarastro enters, in a chariot drawn by six lions, according to the libretto! The plate measures 10" in diameter and was made with the chromolith process. magic flute to help him along his way; and an essay on Egyptian mysteries by Vienna’s foremost Freemason, Ignaz von Born. The happy pair celebrate their union. Monostatos approaches the sleeping Pamina and is about to kiss her when the Queen of the Night, who had arrived unseen earlier, frightens him away. But all is not as it seems in this classic story of good and evil. The highlight came when Aloysia ended her final appeal on a high note, in fact a high F, the same note that her big sister Josepha would deploy so memorably as The Queen of the Night. and several neins, and Monostatos is about to stab her when Sarastro shows up. Tamino and Papageno are undergoing a second trial of silence. Since 2004, there have been more performances of Mozart operas than those of any other composer save one—Giuseppi Verdi, who wrote more than 20 operas. Get the best deals on Rosenthal Magic Flute when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Tamino is prepped for his final trial. The Three Boys are to guide them on their way. and contentment will be increased. From his outrageous outfit to his lilting versions of Papageno’s arias, he was the day’s scene-stealer. "), then faints. But Monostatos has already recaptured the maiden and scares off the slaves so he can be alone with her. Harmonia Mundi: HMC902068/70. It seems that Pamina has escaped her persecutor, the Moor Monostatos. The Three Spirits will guide them to Sarastro’s temple. On Mozart's part, he cast two sopranos: Aloysia Lange, his wife's younger sister (and Mozart's first love); and Caterina Cavalieri, Salieri's mistress. Scene 1. During the introduction Papageno comes down a path, carrying on his back a large birdcage containing various birds. She leaves and Tamino tells Papageno it is time for them to move on, but the birdcatcher just wants to continue his feast. from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera “The Magic Flute” This famous aria is sung near the end of the second and last act of Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute). Tamino hides behind a tree. The chorus sing in triumph. He is run off by the Queen of the Night, who is about to unleash one of the highlights of this, or any other, opera. While none of Mozart's operas were smash hits during his lifetime, The Magic Flute came closest, playing 20 times in its first month and more than 200 times by the end of the century. She adds that if you rescue her, she will be yours, before disappearing with more thunder. He plays them and Papagena appears and they sing to each other in bird-like glory. He did, however, write a one-act German opera during those intervening years, the comic singspiel Der Schauspieldirektor, or The Impresario. Tamino and Papageno are invited into the palace. Having learned that Pamina is alive, Tamino plays his magic flute to summon Pamina and Papageno; its sounds tame the animals. The work premiered on 30 September 1791 at Schikaneder's theatre, the Freihaus-Theater auf der Wieden in Vienna, just two months before the composer's premature death. The three boys remind him about his magic bells. She confesses to Sarastro that she tried to escape because of Monostatos’s attentions. Papageno – Papagena merecem t oda nossa atenção. She sings the first of her two power numbers, "O zitt’re nicht, mein lieber Sohn". Trascrizione teatrale per bambini del Flauto Magico di Mozart by irene8calamosca in Types > School Work, scuola e teatro bambini Grout and Williams describe the libretto thus: Papageno cannot resist answering, but Tamino remains steadfast. Many modern productions cut parts of this dialogue, particularly from scenes involving Monostatos, as they contain attitudes to race and gender that are simply unacceptable today. Then all those who have been initiated into the mysteries of the Brotherhood, who have found wisdom and light, sing in triumph as Tamino and Pamina are crowned wearing their priestly robes. The German-language libretto of The Magic Flute was the work of Mozart's collaborator Emanuel Schikaneder, who was also theatre manager and sang Papageno at the first performances in 1791. See more ideas about The magic flute, Flute, Mozart. Both Mozart and Schikaneder were Freemasons, although the latter was only a member for a short time, and the mystical themes of the group greatly inspired The Magic Flute, beginning with its opening three chords. And before their final goodbyes, the ladies introduce the men to three spirit guides who are duty-bound to help the heroes on their journey. They are unharmed by the water and fire, thanks to the magic flute’s protection. Papageno is not interested in trials; all he wants is food, wine, and a wife. (Here Mozart had the six lions come back to chase Papageno off stage.). They decide that Tamino and Pamina should marry and that Tamino should succeed Sarastro as their leader, provided he passes the trials set out by the ancient rite. They promise Papageno that he, too, will find a lovely wife for himself if he goes with Tamino. As Papageno runs to embrace her, the priests frighten her away. Last 26th and 27th June the Teatro Nacional de São Carlos's production of Mozart's Magic Flute was performed in Teatro Municipal de Almada. (Not great, Pap!) The mountains pull back and the Queen appears on a throne of stars, accompanied by rumbling thunder. They find the unconscious Tamino attractive, and they argue about who will guard him while the others report to the Queen of the Night; unable to decide, they all leave. Monostatos makes his case but Sarastro has his guards drag him away. The work was premiered on 30 September 1791 at Schikaneder’s theatre, the Freihaus-Theater auf der Wieden in Vienna, just two months before … He is the Queen of the Night’s bird catcher. Two armoured men lead Tamino to his next trials, at mountains gushing fire and water. The old woman reappears and demands that he promise to marry her, or else he will be alone forever. Papageno uses his magic bells to enchant his enemies, making them dance away. Scene 5. The Orator comes in and says he should be banished forever, but he has been forgiven. Sarastro’s slave Monostatos pursues Pamina but is frightened away by Papageno. I haven't seen any of the other films but from what I've read Reiniger spent a lot of time making films dealing with her love of opera and that's clearly what this is. And while Don Giovanni, Le nozze di Figaro, and Così fan tutte are all considered masterpieces, Mozart's most popular opera today is the same as it was 230 years ago, The Magic Flute. (It was a note that wasn't often sung when Mozart wrote the opera, but his sister-in-law, who debuted the role, had no problem with them.). Zu Hilfe! Sarastro is kind, but he says he cannot grant her freedom, because she needs a man’s guidance. Ouvertüre! Please select which sections you would like to print: While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Scene 8. Having learned that Pamina is alive, Tamino plays his magic flute to summon Pamina and Papageno; its sounds tame the animals. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Fragen!zur!Einfühlung! Papageno wants Papagena - Tamino his Pamina. It was a night of inside jokes and digs at the Viennese music scene. Show More > Sort by Featured Best Selling Alphabetically, A-Z Alphabetically, Z-A Price, low to high Price, high to low Date, new to old Date, old to new https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Magic-Flute, Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: “Birdcatcher Song”, Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Queen of the Night's aria. (And in the original Vienna production, wild animals did indeed appear on stage.). Scene 6. She currently serves on its Board of Directors and... Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, portrait by Johann Georg Edlinger; in the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin, Germany. The scene changes to a garden and Monostatos comes across a sleeping Pamina and thinks about giving her just a little kiss. The music of The Magic Flute closely underscores the drama. He is the Queen of the Night’s bird catcher. Daniel Behle (Tamino), Marlis Petersen (Pamina), Daniel Schmutzhard (Papageno), Sunhae Im (Papagena), Anna-Kristiina Kaappola (Königin der Nacht), Marcos Fink (Sarastro), Kurt Azesberger (Monostatos) Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, René Jacobs Tamino and Papageno are led in again and reminded not to talk to anyone. Guided by three young boys, they set off on their way to Sarastro’s temple. Mozart employed a libretto written by his close colleague Emanuel Schikaneder, the director of the Theater auf der Wieden at which the opera premiered in the same year. They recite the credo of Isis that he who overcomes fear will achieve enlightenment. Papageno inquires if she has a sweetheart. And while today Mozart is renowned for his symphonies, piano concertos, string quartets, and so much more, the area he truly dominates is the opera stage. He collapses. The Magic Flute is a production that’s back by popular demand. 2min read The Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) is presenting the one-act children’s opera Papageno, an adaptation of Amadeus Mozart’s famous opera, The Magic Flute. The overture for the opera is also in the key of E-flat major, which has three flats. Unable to agree, they all leave. Then a priest emerges from the Temple of Wisdom. Using music to reinforce personality allowed Mozart to create characters that continue to move modern audiences. than gold and crowns, for through it human happiness. Sarastro tells the priests that he wants to initiate Tamino into the Brotherhood. Always cheerful and funny, this jolly fellow follows Prince Tamino in his quest to find Princess Tamina and wishes to find love. The Three Ladies appear, kill the serpent, and rescue Tamino. Böhm heads the Berlin Phil, and has Fritz Wunderlich as Tamino and the love-him-or-hate-him Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau as Papageno. Whilst the temple guards tell Tamino that Sarastro is not the evil tyrant that the queen has depicted, Papageno finds Pamino and tries to flee with her. Prince Tamino, lost in a wild forest, is being pursued by a giant serpent. This particular duet by Mozart is especially suitable for the wind quintet because of the numerous playful articulation that the winds are able to bring out. BUY TICKETS. Now out of harm’s way, Tamino is convinced to help the queen save her kidnapped daughter, Pamina. Papageno is a character from Mozart’s opera, The Magic Flute. Take advantage of our Presidents' Day bonus! Mozart used varied musical styles to depict his characters. Scene 2. Dale Duesing, dressed for his role as Papageno, waits in his dressing room during a performance of The Magic Flute at the San Francisco Opera House. He plays them and Papagena appears. Buy 3 CDs or download online. When Friedel died in 1789, Eleonore inherited the theatre, patched things up with Schikaneder, and the two began running the house together. He gets ready to hang himself when the Three Boys remind him of the magic bells. (He also played the role of Papageno). Scene 2. In between, he composed another opera, La Clemenza di Tito, premiered that opera in Prague, returned to Vienna, and commenced writing the Requiem, which would remain unfinished and feed so many (unfounded) rumors about his fate. They take off his padlock and give him a set of magic bells which will help him if he is in danger. At the most basic, it is a fantastical evening full of sorcerers, heroes, magical instruments, wild animals, and special effects. The easiest way to get the official stamp of approval: make-believe. Emanuel Schikaneder had been friends with Mozart’s family for years before the two men collaborated on The Magic Flute, and while Schikaneder is credited with the libretto, Mozart certainly helped. Papageno's “Birdcatcher Song” from Act I of, The Queen of the Night's aria “Der Hölle Rache,” from Act II of. First Tamino and Papageno are led on stage, into the dark as thunder rumbles around them. Papageno's Aria from The Magic Flute: Alternate titles: Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen: Opus number: K. 620: Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) Instrumentation: Flute solo: Key: F major: Range : B♮ 4 –D 6: Time signature: 2/4: Tempo: 72 BPM: Performance time: 2:30: Difficulty level: intermediate: Download printable score: PDF Sheet Music (80 kB) Download audio tracks: MIDI … The Three Ladies arrive and try to get them to speak. Remembering his vow, he ignores her, leading to her heartbroken aria, "Ach, ich fühl's", that ends with her saying that her only remaining friend is death. Papageno and Pamina are making their way toward Tamino when they are captured by Monostatos and his fellow slaves. Papageno (1935) *** (out of 4)Here's another silhouette short from German filmmaker Lotte Reiniger and this one here is based on the bird-catcher from Mozart's The Magic Flute. But the pathway to love is not a simple one! Starts off the opera as the bad guy and ends as the (mostly) good guy. 2 - Aria The story is transpositioned from masonry to World War I and it is transferred to a movie. No. Pamina enters and tries to talk to Tamino, but he refuses to answer. Undeniable bad guy. The birdcatcher sings to the audience ("Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja") and explains that he wishes he could catch a wife as well as birds. He says, your mom sent me to rescue you and I brought a Prince who loves you. Emanuel Schikaneder, who wrote the libretto for Die Zauberflöte, was a lifelong showman in the truest sense: singer, dancer, actor, musician, composer, director. The two happily chatter at their future together filled with prodigious progeny. The Three Boys come in as the old woman leaves, returning the magic flute and bells, and giving them food and drink. She retired the role on Nov. 24, 2007, at the Met in New York City. The Priests leave and the Three Ladies reappear and tell the two to flee, Sarastro is evil, remember the Queen. They leave together. Papageno and Pamina are making their way toward Tamino when they are captured by Monostatos and his fellow slaves. He chains her up and threatens to assault her, but Pamina rightfully says she would rather die, then faints. The plate is in excellent condition and appears to have never been … Even Pamina fails to draw a single word from Tamino’s lips, which she interprets as a rejection. "Der Hölle Rache" is a rage and vengence-filled coloratura tour-de-force, encompassing not one, but four high Fs! They show Tamino a portrait of Pamina; he falls in love at first sight. The piece is a German singspiel, meaning that unlike operas such as Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro or Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia, there is no harpsichord accompanying the characters when they aren't singing.