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German troupe blows a little extra magic into ‘Flute’ story
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MOZART’S last opera “The Magic Flute” has been staged many times over the years with different theater groups offering new interpretations.
Komische Oper Berlin’s version makes use of multi-media technology to make the “magic” part of the story more dream-like.
The version premiered in Germany back in 2012 and will be staged at Shanghai Grand Theatre this weekend.
Philip Broking, director of Komische Oper Berlin, says “The Magic Flute” is a wonderful fairy tale with enough space to be recreated in many ways.
British troupe 1927 is helping with the multi-media settings.
Constantly changing cartoon patterns screened at the back of the stage plays a crucial role in the opera, as it helps the audience not just see, but “feel” the magic in the story. Spectators will witness flowers blossoming slowly, an elephant floating on a cocktail glass, flutes flying in the sky and bells dancing across the screen.
Using multimedia for certain scenes enriches the story, but also makes it more difficult for performers. They still have to sing and act, of course, however, they also need to interact with the images on screen.
The cartoon images used are similar to that in silent movies and comics, according to Tobias Ribitzki, assistant stage manager.
“Audiences will not feel as if they are watching a movie, but a live show with movie elements,” Ribitzki says.
Date: September 11-12, 7:30pm
Tickets: 80-1,080 yuan
Tel: 400-106-8686
Venue: Shanghai Grand Theatre
Address: 300 People’s Ave
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