- Opera: Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
- Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Festival: Mozartwoche Salzburg
- Streaming: STAGE+
- Date & time (local): Tuesday 27 January 2026, 19:30 (Salzburg)
- Time (GMT): 18:30
- Format: Live streaming (with re-live availability)
- Duration: 180 minutes
Cast
Franz-Josef Selig (Sarastro), Kathryn Lewek (Queen of the Night), Magnus Dietrich (Tamino), Emily Pogorelc (Pamina), Theodore Platt (Papageno)
Ensembles:
Mozarteumorchester Salzburg; Philharmonia Chor Wien; Soloists of the St. Florianer Sängerknaben
Conductor: Roberto González-Monjas
Stage director: Rolando Villazón
There is something uniquely resonant about hearing Mozart in Salzburg, where tradition and reinvention coexist with remarkable ease. For Mozartwoche, Rolando Villazón brings his theatrical imagination to Die Zauberflöte, shaping a staging that embraces the opera’s playful surface while engaging with its deeper symbolism.
The musical side is in the hands of Roberto González-Monjas, who leads the Mozarteumorchester Salzburg in a performance that balances classical clarity with dramatic momentum. Vocally, the cast is led by Franz-Josef Selig as a dignified Sarastro and Kathryn Lewek as a Queen of the Night combining virtuosity with theatrical bite.
Broadcast live from Salzburg’s Haus für Mozart during the week of the composer’s 270th birthday, this performance offers a chance to experience one of opera’s most enduring works in a setting where Mozart’s legacy continues to be re-imagined rather than merely preserved.
Disclaimer
We recommend this performance for its artistic value. Moto Perpetuo does not receive any benefit or commission from streaming platforms. A subscription to STAGE+ may be required to view the full content.
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