The Magic Flute♪, W. A. Mozart, the 30.
from Thursday 27 June to Monday 1st July 2024,
4 nights
Arrangement 4
Arrangement 4
Giulio Cesare, G. F. Händel, the 28.
Laurence Cummings - David McVicar
Louise Alder, Svetlina Stoyanova, Beth Taylor, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen
Glyndebourne Opera
The Merry Widow, F. Lehár, the 29.
John Wilson - Cal McCrystal
Soraya Mafi, Danielle de Niese, Thomas Allen, Germán Olvera
Glyndebourne Opera
The Magic Flute
W. A. Mozart
W. A. Mozart
W. A. Mozart (1756-1791) created a piece of music history with this unique stage work, which since its premiere in September 1791 has become one of the most popular and most performed operas worldwide.
When the theater and bon vivant Emanuel Schickaneder approached the financially and psychologically troubled composer in 1790 and presented him with a fairy-tale libretto, Mozart was immediately taken with it and added the masonic ideals and rites that were fashionable at the time. These gave the “Magic Flute” a completely different meaning and transformed the piece from a colorful magic pose into an almost testamentary appeal to humanity - entirely in the style of the spirit of the Viennese Classicism. Musically, this great German opera or Singspiel unites different styles such as opera seria, opera buffa and tragédie lyrique. Mozart’s genius united the French romance, the Italian aria and the German Lied to a fascinating kaleidoscope that inspires young and old alike. Popular arias from the "Magic Flute" such as “The Birdcatcher I am”, “Hell’s Revenge is boiling in my Heart”, or “This Portrait is Enchantingly Beautiful” are easily accessible to everyone. Goethe attested that this music alone would have provided a worthy accompaniment to his Faust.
When the theater and bon vivant Emanuel Schickaneder approached the financially and psychologically troubled composer in 1790 and presented him with a fairy-tale libretto, Mozart was immediately taken with it and added the masonic ideals and rites that were fashionable at the time. These gave the “Magic Flute” a completely different meaning and transformed the piece from a colorful magic pose into an almost testamentary appeal to humanity - entirely in the style of the spirit of the Viennese Classicism. Musically, this great German opera or Singspiel unites different styles such as opera seria, opera buffa and tragédie lyrique. Mozart’s genius united the French romance, the Italian aria and the German Lied to a fascinating kaleidoscope that inspires young and old alike. Popular arias from the "Magic Flute" such as “The Birdcatcher I am”, “Hell’s Revenge is boiling in my Heart”, or “This Portrait is Enchantingly Beautiful” are easily accessible to everyone. Goethe attested that this music alone would have provided a worthy accompaniment to his Faust.
Constantin Trinks - Barbe & Doucet
Lauren Snouffer, Aleksandra Olczyk, Paul Appleby, James Platt, Rodion Pogossov
Glyndebourne Opera
Hotel informations for Glyndebourne 4
Gravetye Manor ****
The 17 bedrooms and suites at Gravetye Manor **** are named after tree species found on the estate. Rich fabrics, fine antiques and hand crafted beds emphasise the classical beauty of the interiors, whilst floral themes bring the garden into the manor. All rooms are individually furnished, providing the highest standards of comfort.
The gardens at Gravetye Manor are a very special place and can be considered amongst the most influential in English gardening history.
The gardens at Gravetye Manor are a very special place and can be considered amongst the most influential in English gardening history.
The Grand Hotel Eastbourne *****
Affectionately known as The White Palace, the hotel commands breathtaking views of the sea and the dramatic cliffs at Beachy Head. Grand by name but not by nature, The Grand Hotel Eastbourne ***** is a landmark on the Eastbourne seafront. The Grand is located only a short walk from the Pier in one direction, and the glorious Sussex downs in the other, so the ideal place for exploring this charming corner of East Sussex. The Hotel offers a complete range of leisure facilities including a luxury outdoor swimming pool and a choice of dining options that includes arguably the finest gourmet restaurant on the entire south coast.
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club ****
The Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club **** is an old Victorian residence of the 19th century situated about half an hour away from Gatwick airport and 25 kilometres away from the Festival. This charming hotel, surrounded with a big 75-hectare park offers 95 richly decorated rooms in the sheer British tradition, a restaurant, a golf course and a Country Club offering a wide range of activities.
All-inclusive price per person for Glyndebourne 4
Single room/ night
Gravetye Manor
5.720,- Euro
340-360,- Euro
The Grand Hotel Eastbourne
4.390,- Euro
290,- Euro
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
4.260,- Euro
250-270,- Euro
The price includes
Overnights including breakfast, good opera tickets, scheduled flight, return taxi transfers, festival transfers, traditional picnic including porter serviice, travel cancellation expenses insurance.