Tag Archives: The Magic Flute

Fritz Wunderlich, Five Ways

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Don’t get me started on the subject of tenors. I have so many favorites it’s ridiculous. Some days it’s the peerless elegance and linguistic versatility of Nicolai Gedda. Some days it’s the ringing heroism and pure Italian … Continue reading →

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“The Magic Flute” (2006)

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Kenneth Branagh’s film of Mozart’s opera is the first filmed directly for the screen (Ingmar Bergman’s classic version was initially made for Swedish TV). Branagh made several decisions as a filmmaker that would drastically affect the outcome … Continue reading →