When watching this I must confess I was rooting for the queen. I kept shouting to Damrau "Kill him kill him...he's not knife proof..come on..you didn't sing thoes five top F's for nothing!"
Hahahaha! I read she said in an interview she had recorded the 'Der Hölle Rache' in a church and she was prying to God not to incerate her with a bolt of lightning! LOL!
I saw the MET's version of Die Zauberflote last November. It was an awesome performance, but it had a very modern/cosmic/egyptian variation feel to it. I much rather perfer this style of production. I just love the costumes and dark Renaissance feel it has. And Damrau is quite flawless as the Queen. Damrau's costume at the MET's performance was very Queen Amidala in Star Wars-Phantom Menace. None the less LOVE DAMRAU!!
Damrau is amazing.. She does such a good job that I don't think I can see any other versions made up-to-now. She satisfies both with her singign and her acting soo flawlessly and soo perfectly!. Superb!.
with all respects to the star of the stage, D.D. i just have to say that Adrian Thompson did an amazing job in this production, the best monostatos i have ever heard
i was sorting out my videos,and on a half ripped label i could see whot was on the tape-though cracked and flikering i found this-when i taped it i stood in silence as beauty surronded me for the first time-That day- one has never forgot as i will never forget this production-Bravo to all who can bring such grace to us all-THANKYOU.
I totally agree!! for me this is the best performance ever!!! no matter what you can say... the costumes are awesome, the singers are really into the characters, and the orchestra is really accurate!!! THANX FOR POSTING!!!
I love this style it's so rich in beauty especially Diana's costume and Monostatos and the three servants maidens of the Queen. but there's one thing I don't understand... is the Queen the bad guy or is she just misunderstood and she chooses to do the wrong thing?
Thank you for uploading the rest of the Finale. Sarastro sounded a bit cautious in the upper register. For example, the Bb on "die" and the middle C on "Heuchler" were sharp and sounded a bit labored, suggesting that he was working too hardly to produce the sound up there. The choir sang beautifully.
I would like to add one last scene. Before the happy chorus ends, I would have the Queen return singing Helen Reddy's "I am woman", slap some since into her co-dendendant daughter, have the misogynistic Sarastro arrested for the grand theft and kidnaping, finally and send another snake after Tamino, which he can fight for himself this time! Don't mess with a woman who can sing five top F's in alt! Any ideas of Diana will/has recorded Popoli di Tessaglia (k 316)?
Well, I don't know why but it is hard to get in Germany and Austria... In Spain you can get it everywhere. I think the fastest and easiest way is to buy the DVD on Amazon :)
I hate Sarastro xD He is not the good guy at all. First important fact: how i the opera called? Aha, so who gives the magic flute to Tamino? AHA! xDDDDDDD There is way more to it than one would think at first :)
You're so right!!! xD I was lying in bed one evening with the "hm hm hm" song from the opera in my head. and then the first lady says: "the queen sends you this magic flute!" And i though to myself: OMG!!! now the opera makes less sense to me. but sarstro says: "it destroys the evil power of hypocrites". maybe the Queen of the Night is a hypocrite if she gives tamino a flute that in the end leads to her downfall... xDDDDD
honestamente, de todas las versiones que hay disponibles en youtube de esta opera,èsta de Sir Davis es de verdad insuperable.El clima, la orquesta, los mìnimos gestos,las actuaciones(obvio ademàs del canto) de Diana,Thompson,Roschmann,todo es perfecto.Sè que lo deben haber escrito mil veces,pero por ejemplo oir otra vez la perfecciòn del der grosse konigin...me impulsa a hacerlo.En las otras versiones(p.ej Dessay) es todo muy flojo...
Hahahaha Yeah, well, I told Diana that everybody expected the Queen to kill Sarastro, but she says the Queen knows when she has lost and when to retire elegantly. She also told me her Queen always came back... Muahahaha! xDDDDDDDDD
Yeah, of course it is :) You can get it like everywhere around Europe. I don't know about the States, but sure it's on amazon! You should get another copy for yourself, though ;-)
Errr... Well. If you are the Queen of the Night and you want to take over Sarastro's powers over the day and the sun and stuff, being plunged into the darkness is not a good thing. At all LOL
Oh, believe me, you don't want to know what Hartmann did to that aria xDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD Ok, real reason is my file got lost when my hard drive died. Anyway, I can ask a friend to upload it, let's see if I remember :)
HAHAHAHAHA I hope she reads this comment! xDDDD She hasn't recorded the Popoli and she won't. I asked her about it and in her opinion (which I share) it's boring (except for, maybe the last 30 seconds xD). Anyway, I'd rather she sung Violetta instead! ^^
Well, the thing is I have uploaded nearly the whole DVD! And I hate the character. And Selig's boring, anyway. I'm sorry, but I don't think I'll upload it. Buying the DVD is really worth it :)
The best version of "The magic flute" ever...If Mozart were alive, he would love this
When watching this I must confess I was rooting for the queen. I kept shouting to Damrau "Kill him kill him...he's not knife proof..come on..you didn't sing thoes five top F's for nothing!"
I love this. Damrau looks like pure zany evil as the Queen of the Night. A unique, personalized and unforgettable performance.
By far the best opera production I ever saw!
Hahahaha! I read she said in an interview she had recorded the 'Der Hölle Rache' in a church and she was prying to God not to incerate her with a bolt of lightning! LOL!
I saw the MET's version of Die Zauberflote last November. It was an awesome performance, but it had a very modern/cosmic/egyptian variation feel to it. I much rather perfer this style of production. I just love the costumes and dark Renaissance feel it has. And Damrau is quite flawless as the Queen. Damrau's costume at the MET's performance was very Queen Amidala in Star Wars-Phantom Menace. None the less LOVE DAMRAU!!
Can we talk for a second about how perfectly tuned "grossige Konigin der Nacht" is?
we all know that we're watching a magnificent masterpiece what else is there to talk about. Astounding applause to Damrau
Damrau is amazing.. She does such a good job that I don't think I can see any other versions made up-to-now. She satisfies both with her singign and her acting soo flawlessly and soo perfectly!. Superb!.
with all respects to the star of the stage, D.D. i just have to say that Adrian Thompson did an amazing job in this production, the best monostatos i have ever heard
i was sorting out my videos,and on a half ripped label i could see whot was on the tape-though cracked and flikering i found this-when i taped it i stood in silence as beauty surronded me for the first time-That day- one has never forgot as i will never forget this production-Bravo to all who can bring such grace to us all-THANKYOU.
I totally agree!! for me this is the best performance ever!!! no matter what you can say... the costumes are awesome, the singers are really into the characters, and the orchestra is really accurate!!! THANX FOR POSTING!!!
That harmony is AMAZING! It almost sounds like church music...but it would be sacrilege.
I love this style it's so rich in beauty especially Diana's costume and Monostatos and the three servants maidens of the Queen. but there's one thing I don't understand... is the Queen the bad guy or is she just misunderstood and she chooses to do the wrong thing?
Once again, A fantastic performance by Diana Damrau, and great harmonic singing by the queen's servants too!
These costumes are brilliant- wowza!
Lilith...You again prove to the world that you are my hero.
I love it !!!!!
That is probably the best zauberflöte ever!!! So great performed and amazing scenario
Aw, but it is my favourite part! xD She's SO into the role! lol
Thank you for uploading the rest of the Finale. Sarastro sounded a bit cautious in the upper register. For example, the Bb on "die" and the middle C on "Heuchler" were sharp and sounded a bit labored, suggesting that he was working too hardly to produce the sound up there. The choir sang beautifully.
OMG, I loved seeing this, besides just her awesome performance! Beautiful chorus, exceptional chorus, this is perfection!
i absolut love this version, every one in it is perfect!!!!!
Amazing!
The ending is so wierd, but it sure is beutifull!
Ew, don't let your daughter marry that weirdo!
Haha. This is such a great production!
She's such an amazing singer.
whoa....Mozart ist einfach geil!
queen
Many thanks Lilith. You're the best!
hahaha, me too, but I never dared admit it, because Schikaneder/Mozart obviously meant us to be on the side of Light as opposed to the Dark.
es genial...!!! diana damrau..la mejor reina de la noche..!!!
I LOVE THIS *.*
that was a beautiful ending.
Thanks for posting. This is a great clip!! :)
1:12 GOOSEBUMPS!!!
I would like to add one last scene. Before the happy chorus ends, I would have the Queen return singing Helen Reddy's "I am woman", slap some since into her co-dendendant daughter, have the misogynistic Sarastro arrested for the grand theft and kidnaping, finally and send another snake after Tamino, which he can fight for himself this time!
Don't mess with a woman who can sing five top F's in alt!
Any ideas of Diana will/has recorded Popoli di Tessaglia (k 316)?
@Lilith89ibz
i am japanese but im going to buy this from amazon :)
i wanna watch it asap :-)
Well, I don't know why but it is hard to get in Germany and Austria... In Spain you can get it everywhere. I think the fastest and easiest way is to buy the DVD on Amazon :)
kids at 4:25 , "We're not allowed to sing :("
@dncroy
She is excellent.
Oh, but she IS the good people! xDDDD One day I'll have to prove that to the world, hm...
He is!
I agree. Great vid, Lili!
I doubt Sorastro's theology knows of sunspots.
@dncroy She's a great actress, but the director David McVicar also gets major props for that!
Ever been to the opera? Well, tickets are expensive xD Anyway, they get financed by rich people who love opera, mainly.
Por supuesto :) Jo, gracias por el comentario. Me ha hecho mucha ilusión ^^
I agree!!
For me Kurt Moll was my favorite Saratro.
You??
Danrau just fascinating, this centurie`s queen of the night
I hate Sarastro!!! The only good thing is that the Queen survived anyway in the end, so I guess this is not completely over yet for her!!
I hate Sarastro xD He is not the good guy at all. First important fact: how i the opera called? Aha, so who gives the magic flute to Tamino? AHA! xDDDDDDD
There is way more to it than one would think at first :)
I LOOOVE IIIITT
You're so right!!! xD
I was lying in bed one evening with the "hm hm hm" song from the opera in my head. and then the first lady says: "the queen sends you this magic flute!" And i though to myself: OMG!!! now the opera makes less sense to me. but sarstro says: "it destroys the evil power of hypocrites". maybe the Queen of the Night is a hypocrite if she gives tamino a flute that in the end leads to her downfall... xDDDDD
well... in the end Sarastro wins. and don't forget he is the one who says that women should be led by men...
Does anyone have a source for the italian lyrics for Nur Stille, Stille? Haven't had much luck with googling.
honestamente, de todas las versiones que hay disponibles en youtube de esta opera,èsta de Sir Davis es de verdad insuperable.El clima, la orquesta, los mìnimos gestos,las actuaciones(obvio ademàs del canto) de Diana,Thompson,Roschmann,todo es perfecto.Sè que lo deben haber escrito mil veces,pero por ejemplo oir otra vez la perfecciòn del der grosse konigin...me impulsa a hacerlo.En las otras versiones(p.ej Dessay) es todo muy flojo...
Hahahaha Yeah, well, I told Diana that everybody expected the Queen to kill Sarastro, but she says the Queen knows when she has lost and when to retire elegantly. She also told me her Queen always came back... Muahahaha! xDDDDDDDDD
Yeah, of course it is :) You can get it like everywhere around Europe. I don't know about the States, but sure it's on amazon! You should get another copy for yourself, though ;-)
En mi opinión, tanto Röschmann como Keenlyside se merecen el título :)
I don't know about Turkey stores, but you sure can get it on amazon :)
muss auch sagen, dass die Inzenierung dieser Oper in London also unglaublich hervoragend war.
That's a great idea :D
@flouraki I feel you... I wanted damrau to win..... damn...
OMG!!!
perfect
Got them :) I'll send the link to you in a message.
Errr... Well. If you are the Queen of the Night and you want to take over Sarastro's powers over the day and the sun and stuff, being plunged into the darkness is not a good thing. At all LOL
Yeah, I know, but I couldn't erase them. Sorry about that.
Oh, believe me, you don't want to know what Hartmann did to that aria xDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
Ok, real reason is my file got lost when my hard drive died. Anyway, I can ask a friend to upload it, let's see if I remember :)
I wish youtube had a repeat button...
There is a loooooooot behind that xD
Yes, it was him :)
Darn....I really wanted the queen to win......why does it always have to be the good people?? lol
That's exactly my point xD I'm sorry :P
I'll try to find them for you :)
The three women are the furies from greek mythology?
Kurt Moll too ^^
Sólo un disco. Va sobre raíles :)
De nada ^^
i hate Sarastro and the englithed ones so much.
Die Königin der Nacht rules!!!!
HAHAHAHAHA I hope she reads this comment! xDDDD
She hasn't recorded the Popoli and she won't. I asked her about it and in her opinion (which I share) it's boring (except for, maybe the last 30 seconds xD). Anyway, I'd rather she sung Violetta instead! ^^
Pues no estoy segura. Creyente sí.
@rayschalch Read the info box
@AlbAlPasa try ebay:-)
No, it's not. Fortunately. Buy the DVD!
Ah, yo tengo que comprarme el reproductor de bluray primero xD
Estoy de acuerdo, Hartmann no está a la altura del resto del reparto.
@flouraki Austrians simply do not know how to end badly.
could u upload Franz Josef Selig's sarastro? What do u think of it?
i prefer damrau
Er, and by Italian, I mean German. Oops.
where can I buy the DVD?
Well, the thing is I have uploaded nearly the whole DVD! And I hate the character. And Selig's boring, anyway. I'm sorry, but I don't think I'll upload it. Buying the DVD is really worth it :)
Nah, I'm not. Diana is ;)
Yeah, Hartmann is not my favourite Tamino either xDDDDD
Mhm, that's the idea ;)
Pena o som ser tão " Baixo "
I'm afraid that's just her xDDDD
I Wish it was Luke19Wales, I am writing to Santa to ask for it.
everything is perfect, except the little kids at the end, totally cheesy
Well, he's not my favourite Sarastro. I find him quite boring, actually.