Opera in the Crypt: The Magic Flute (with English subtitles)
Vienna, Peterskirche — Krypta
About the Event
Experience the stunning architecture of Vienna's Peterskirche for a transformative opera concert. The Magic Flute by Mozart is brought to life by the Viennese opera ensemble, Oper@Tee, in an unforgettable, live performance that will captivate audiences of all ages.
Practical Information
The bright and friendly KRYPTA is pleasantly tempered at any time of year.
Program
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Die Zauberflöte
Cast / Production
Ensemble Oper@Tee
Libretto & Arrangement Alice Waginger
Peterskirche
The Peterskirche (St Peter’s Church) is the second-oldest church in Vienna, founded around 800AD, if legend is to be believed. The present church was built in 1732 in the Baroque style, with Vienna's first baroque dome. Inspired by St Peter's Basilica in Rome, the interior is adorned with frescoes, sculptures, golden altarpieces and carved wood. Peterskirche is one of Vienna's busiest classical music venues, featuring a diverse program that includes daily organ concerts, operas, choral concerts and performances by prominent local and international artists. In addition to performances in the elegant main sanctuary, the Peterskirche also hosts concerts in the fascinating and intimate crypt below ground level.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Perhaps the most important composer of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian composer of the late 18th century. Born in 1756 in Salzburg, he showed prodigious musical talent from childhood. Beginning at five years of age, he composed more than 600 works, including concertos, symphonies, religious works and operas before his premature death at the age of 35. Hi influence over successive generations cannot be overestated - Ludwig van Beethoven wrote of Mozart "posterity will not see such a talent again in 100 years”. Despite the immense success of his compositions, and the acclaim he received across Europe, Mozart achieved little financial security and rwas buried in an unmarked grave in Vienna's St Marx Cemetery.
Address
Peterskirche, Petersplatz, Vienna, Austria — Google Maps
