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Contents.Synopsis Tom , a young classical singer, reluctantly accepts the lead role in a production of The Magic Flute during Mozart’s 250th birthday celebration in at the urging of his girlfriend Sandy (Kelly Campbell).As rehearsals unfold, Tom is captivated by the magical power of Mozart’s final opera. He is completely overcome with amazement at the musical genius that surrounds him. In an effort to visualize Mozart’s fantasy, Tom imagines himself in the opera’s story and drifts in and out of reality as if in a dream.
Gradually he becomes completely enraptured by the intoxicating musical atmosphere swirling around him.Tom’s rapture is heightened further when he meets his mysterious co-star, Masha (Mireille Asselin), an unknown Russian soprano of astonishing talent. This extraordinary young singer is kept isolated from both the company and the press by her manager, Professor Nagel. Tom becomes infatuated with Masha causing his relationship with Sandy to fall apart. Tom finds himself seduced as much by Mozart’s music as by his bewitching co-star. Tom’s concern for the girl, and his obsession to find out more about her mysterious past, becomes a quest that parallels the operatic fable actually being played out onstage.Tom’s strong feelings for Masha have left him unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy.
Like his character in the opera, Tom wonders if he is being tested for a higher purpose but he knows he must play out his role in Masha’s story until the final curtain.Production Origin The concept for a film inspired by Mozart’s The Magic Flute emerged from a number of sources. Director, writer and producer of the film, became interested in the city of Salzburg after his daughter travelled there with her school orchestra to attend Mozart’s 250th birthday celebrations. Sullivan was also inspired by ’s stage musical, which used backdrops in its London production.
Though Sullivan claims not to be an opera buff, he had always had a love for Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Filming Due to the impossibility (budget and time constraints) of filming on-location in Salzburg, Sullivan and a team travelled to Austria, Germany and Hungary, taking digital photographs of various churches, streetscapes, grand interiors and scenic backdrops. Filmed in, shooting was completed in front of a green screen, allowing computer animators to remove the background and splice in digital photographs and images in postproduction. Thom Best served as, with special effects by Tony Willis. Advanced mixers with live links to the live cameras allowed for the technicians to adjust background images in real time as the cameras rolled, giving a rough idea of what the finished product would look like. Opera Atelier The Toronto opera company, partnered with Sullivan Entertainment for the production, providing costumes, crew and cast.
Opera Atelier co-Artistic Directors Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Zingg were choreographers for dance numbers in the film. Pynkoski also played the role of the opera director in the film. Cast.
as Dr. Richard Nagel. as Tom (Tamino).
Mireille Asselin as Masha (Pamina). Kelly Campbell as Sandra (Papagena).
Olivier Laquerre as Papageno. Curtis Sullivan as Sarastro. Erin Windle as The Queen of the Night. as MonostatosReferences.
A beloved holiday tradition continues as Mozart's delightful fairy tale returns in the Met's abridged, English-language version for families, perfect for younger. Licensed to YouTube by Pirames International Srl (on behalf of Saar srl); BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell, EMI Music Publishing, UMPG Publishing, UMPI, and 8 Music Rights Societies Song.
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Tamino and Pamina meet again, but because he is not allowed to speak, Pamina fears Tamino no longer loves her. The three spirits reassure Pamina that Tamino does indeed love her. Tamino declares he is ready to be tested, and together with Pamina faces the trials of water and fire; with the aid of the eponymous magic flute, they are successful.Papageno, meanwhile, plays his magic bells and his destined mate, Papagena, appears.
He is filled with joy. Papageno and Papagena sing their signature duet, Allegro: 'Pa- pa- pa.' .The Queen of the Night is angered by everyone's love and success; she returns to destroy the temple. But she is cast out into the darkness forever.All is well, everyone is thankful, and they watch the sunrise together.And that is the story of The Magic Flute.
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