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Synopsis
The Queen of the Night has begged Prince Tamino to free her daughter Pamina from the clutches of the High Priest Sarastro, who has abducted her. Together with the bird-catcher Papageno, Tamino enters Sarastro's realm to seek her. When he finds her, the two fall in love, but they have to have to undergo ordeals before they can be together. At the end, Papageno is also rewarded with his Papagena.
Title | Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Magic Flute |
Companies | Salzburger Marionettentheater, 3sat, ZDF |
Countries | Austria |
Keywords | opera, giant snake, egyptian mythology, flute, stage performance, power of love, freemasonry, marionettes, aria, the magic flute |

Peter Ustinov
NarratorJoseph Greindl
Sarastro
Rita Streich
Queen of the NightMaria Stader
PaminaErnst Haefliger
Tamino