Operas of the world

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Publié par Schott, le 01 janvier 2000

272 pages

Résumé

This comprehensive introduction to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' contains the complete libretto with numerous music examples. Kurt Pahlen comments on the work with music-related references as well explanations on the external and internal plot. A summary of the plot and a brief outline of the genesis bring 'The Magic Flute' into relation with the composer's entire oeuvre and his life, thus providing comprehensive, richly illustrated information on this opera.