Release Date

13 Nov, 2000

Runtime

02:48: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Mozart’s allegorical fairy tale has charmed audiences and inspired artists, for more than 200 years. A few weeks before this telecast, the Met unveiled a new production of the opera featuring the colorful designs of acclaimed artist David Hockney. His bold colors and vivid images enchanted audiences and seemed to inspire the striking cast, led by James Levine’s affectionate conducting. Francisco Araiza is the young prince Tamino, who finds himself in a strange land, forced to undergo mysterious tests so he can rescue, then marry, the woman he loves, Pamina, played by Kathleen Battle. Kurt Moll is the compassionate Sarastro and Luciana Serra is the Queen of the Night.

Original Title

The Metropolitan Opera: Die Zauberflöte

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Actors

Francisco Araiza

Kathleen Battle

Manfred Hemm

Kurt Moll

Luciana Serra

Barbara Kilduff

Andreas Schmidt

James Courtney

Bernard Fitch

Heinz Zednik

Juliana Gondek

Mimi Lerner

Judith Christin

Ted Huffman

Benjamin Schott

Per-Christian Brevig

Mark Baker

Michael Devlin

Glenn Alpert

Robert Manno

James Levine

Crew

David Hockney

Gil Wechsler

David Hockney

Brian Large

Guus Mostart

Emanuel Schikaneder