Opera and Ballet as Audio Drama with Music, Folge 1: The Magic Flute (ungekürzt)

Synopsis

"The Magic Flute" is a full-cast audio drama featuring famous melodies, exquisite arias and outstanding voice actors. Tamino, a prince lost in a foreign land, is pursued by a fearsome monster. He is rescued by three enigmatic ladies, who slay the creature and present him with a portrait of Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night, with whom he instantly falls in love. To win the princess's hand, Tamino must undergo a series of trials. Armed with a magic flute and a set of enchanted bells, and accompanied by his comical sidekick Papageno, he sets out on his quest. Under the guidance of the high priest Sarastro, Tamino, Papageno and Pamina confront Pamina's mother, the formidable and mysterious Queen of the Night. Experience Mozart's most frequently performed fairy-tale opera, "The Magic Flute", as an audio drama performed by distinguished actors, enriched with intricate sound design and effects as well as a wealth of original opera music. Each act is introduced with engaging insights into the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791).