03. June 2013 · Comments Off on Kenneth Branagh, Mozart and The Magic Flute · Categories: Movies, MozartMusicMatters™, Opera

I’ve been waiting for this!

The Magic Flute

Opens 6/9/2013
Coming to: Camera 3 Downtown San Jose

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Cast: Rene Pape, Tom Randle, Lyubov Petrova and Silvia Moi

Synopsis: U.S. Premiere, followed by Q&A via webcast with Director (Sunday only)! Mozart’s classic opera is breathtakingly transformed in Branagh’s spectacular film version set against the backdrop of World War I, with a newly-adapted libretto by Stephen Fry. With musical director James Conlon conducting the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, the film showcases opera stars Rene Pape, Tom Randle, Lyubov Petrova and Silvia Moi in a romantic adventure story of humanity and fellowship, weaving drama with comedy in a brilliant marriage of opera and cinema.

Running Time: 134 Minutes

Seen here. It’s showing in places around the US. To see if it’s in your area go here.

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