Performance Calendar

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Aug
30
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Sep
5
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Sep
8
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Auftakt! Musikalischer Spaziergang durch die Saison 2026/27
Sep
13
1:00 PM13:00

Auftakt! Musikalischer Spaziergang durch die Saison 2026/27

Starten Sie die Spielzeit mit einem besonderen musikalischen Streifzug: Intendantin Nora Schmid führt zusammen mit Sänger*innen des Ensembles durch die Höhepunkte der Saison. Das Semperoper Ballett sorgt für tänzerische Highlights, während der Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden und die Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden unter Johannes Wulff-Woesten die Semperoper in klingendes Leben taucht. Ein Abend voller Lieblingsmomente aus dem Repertoire und ein Vorgeschmack auf die Premieren erwartet Sie.

Programm

Albert Lortzing (1801–1851)
Ouvertüre zur Oper Der Wildschütz
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden

Ruggero Leoncavallo (1857–1919)
Arie des Tonio (Prolog) „Si può? ... Si può? ...“ aus der Oper Pagliacci
Neven Crnić

Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901)
Arie des Oskar „Saper vorreste“ aus der Oper Un ballo in maschera
Rosalia Cid

Franz Lehár (1870–1948)
Duett mit Rezitativ von Valencienne und Camille de Rosillon
„Wie eine Rosenknospe“ – „Sieh dort den kleinen Pavillon“ aus der Operette Die lustige Witwe
Magdalena Lucjan, Mario Lerchenberger

Ferdinando Paër (1771–1839)
Arie der Leonora „Fiero aquilon furente“ aus der Oper Leonora
Louise McClelland Jacobsen

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Chor der Gefangenen „O welche Lust“ aus der Oper Fidelio
Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden

Bohuslav Martinů (1890–1959)
Duett von Katerina und Yannakos „I’m son of the light“ aus der Oper The Greek Passion
Marjukka Tepponen, Mario Lerchenberger

Richard Wagner (1813–1883)
Gebet des Rienzi „Allmächt’ger Vater, blick herab“ aus der Oper Rienzi
James Ley

Richard Strauss (1864–1949)
Walzerfolge aus Der Rosenkavalier (Bearb. von Otto Singer)
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
Sextett von Donna Anna, Donna Elvira, Zerlina, Don Ottavio, Leporello und Masetto „Sola, sola in buio loco“ aus der Oper Don Giovanni
Louise McClelland Jacobsen, Marjukka Tepponen, Valerie Eickhoff,
James Ley, Vladyslav Buialskyi, Metehan Köklü

Pjotr I. Tschaikowsky (1840–1893)
Der Spiegel-Pas de deux aus dem Ballett Onegin (Musik eingerichtet und instrumentiert von Kurt-Heinz Stolze)
Semperoper Ballett, Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden

Sergej Prokofjews (1891–1953)
Cinderellas Walzer und „Mitternachtsszene“ aus dem Ballett Cinderella
Semperoper Ballett, Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden

Pietro Mascagni (1863–1945)
Szene und Gebet des Chores „Regina coeli laetare“ aus der Oper Cavalleria rusticana
Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden, Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden


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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Sep
20
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Nov
2
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Nov
15
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Feb
10
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Feb
12
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Mar
17
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Mar
20
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Mar
28
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Roméo et Juliette
Jul
11
7:00 PM19:00

Roméo et Juliette

Musikalische Leitung Giampaolo Bisanti

Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden

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Roméo et Juliette
Jul
8
7:00 PM19:00

Roméo et Juliette

Musikalische Leitung Giampaolo Bisanti

Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden

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Roméo et Juliette
Jul
5
7:00 PM19:00

Roméo et Juliette

Musikalische Leitung Giampaolo Bisanti

Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden

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Roméo et Juliette
Jul
1
7:00 PM19:00

Roméo et Juliette

Musikalische Leitung Giampaolo Bisanti

Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden

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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Jun
21
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Copy)
Jun
5
7:00 PM19:00

Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Copy)

A European woman in the hands of Muslim fundamentalists. A western rescue mission goes awry. Execution by the special unit is a foregone conclusion. But: vengeance is nothing - forgiveness everything! Unfortunately only a very few have the greatness of heart to exercise it. Mozart's contribution to the clash of civilizations and a not-to-be-underestimated comedy for music.

Cast

  • Bayerisches Staatsorchester

  • Chorus of the Bayerische Staatsoper

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Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Jun
3
7:00 PM19:00

Die Entführung aus dem Serail

A European woman in the hands of Muslim fundamentalists. A western rescue mission goes awry. Execution by the special unit is a foregone conclusion. But: vengeance is nothing - forgiveness everything! Unfortunately only a very few have the greatness of heart to exercise it. Mozart's contribution to the clash of civilizations and a not-to-be-underestimated comedy for music.

Cast

  • Bayerisches Staatsorchester

  • Chorus of the Bayerische Staatsoper

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Die Entführung aus dem Serail
May
31
7:00 PM19:00

Die Entführung aus dem Serail

A European woman in the hands of Muslim fundamentalists. A western rescue mission goes awry. Execution by the special unit is a foregone conclusion. But: vengeance is nothing - forgiveness everything! Unfortunately only a very few have the greatness of heart to exercise it. Mozart's contribution to the clash of civilizations and a not-to-be-underestimated comedy for music.

Cast

  • Bayerisches Staatsorchester

  • Chorus of the Bayerische Staatsoper

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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
May
7
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
May
1
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Strauss: Intermezzo
Apr
30
7:00 PM19:00

Strauss: Intermezzo

First performed in Dresden in 1924, Richard Strauss’s Intermezzo provides all manner of insights into his turbulent married life. A comedy with symphonic interludes in two acts.

(Libretto by the composer)

Performed in German with German and English supertitles

Musical direction Patrick Hahn

Saxon State Orchestra Dresden

Project Partners:
Savings Banks Finance Group Saxony,
East Saxon Savings Bank Dresden,
Savings Banks Insurance Saxony,
LBBW

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Strauss: Intermezzo
Apr
26
7:00 PM19:00

Strauss: Intermezzo

First performed in Dresden in 1924, Richard Strauss’s Intermezzo provides all manner of insights into his turbulent married life. A comedy with symphonic interludes in two acts.

(Libretto by the composer)

Performed in German with German and English supertitles

Musical direction Patrick Hahn

Saxon State Orchestra Dresden

Project Partners:
Savings Banks Finance Group Saxony,
East Saxon Savings Bank Dresden,
Savings Banks Insurance Saxony,
LBBW

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Strauss: Intermezzo
Apr
23
7:00 PM19:00

Strauss: Intermezzo

First performed in Dresden in 1924, Richard Strauss’s Intermezzo provides all manner of insights into his turbulent married life. A comedy with symphonic interludes in two acts.

(Libretto by the composer)

Performed in German with German and English supertitles

Musical direction Patrick Hahn

Saxon State Orchestra Dresden

Project Partners:
Savings Banks Finance Group Saxony,
East Saxon Savings Bank Dresden,
Savings Banks Insurance Saxony,
LBBW

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Don Giovanni
Mar
20
7:00 PM19:00

Don Giovanni

Musical direction Giulio Cilona

Saxon State Opera Chorus Dresden
Saxon State Orchestra Dresden

With the kind support of the Semperoper Foundation – Förderstiftung

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Don Giovanni
Mar
14
7:00 PM19:00

Don Giovanni

Musical direction Giulio Cilona

Saxon State Opera Chorus Dresden
Saxon State Orchestra Dresden

With the kind support of the Semperoper Foundation – Förderstiftung

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Don Giovanni
Mar
7
7:00 PM19:00

Don Giovanni

Musical direction Giulio Cilona

Saxon State Opera Chorus Dresden
Saxon State Orchestra Dresden

With the kind support of the Semperoper Foundation – Förderstiftung

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Don Giovanni
Mar
5
7:00 PM19:00

Don Giovanni

Musical direction Giulio Cilona

Saxon State Opera Chorus Dresden
Saxon State Orchestra Dresden

With the kind support of the Semperoper Foundation – Förderstiftung

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Don Giovanni
Feb
26
7:00 PM19:00

Don Giovanni

Musical direction Giulio Cilona

Saxon State Opera Chorus Dresden
Saxon State Orchestra Dresden

With the kind support of the Semperoper Foundation – Förderstiftung

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Don Giovanni
Feb
21
7:00 PM19:00

Don Giovanni

Musical direction Giulio Cilona

Saxon State Opera Chorus Dresden
Saxon State Orchestra Dresden

With the kind support of the Semperoper Foundation – Förderstiftung

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Szymanowski Symphony no. 3 live radio Broadcast
Jan
24
2:00 PM14:00

Szymanowski Symphony no. 3 live radio Broadcast

22. JANUAR 2026 KL. 19.30
24. JANUAR 2026 KL. 14.00
KONCERTSALEN

PROGRAM

Lili Boulanger (1893-1918)
D’un matin de printemps (1917-18)

(ca. 5’)

Hector Berlioz (1803-69)
Les nuits d’été (1849/1856)
• Villanelle
• Le spectre de la rose
• Sur les lagunes
• Absence
• Au cimetière
• L’île inconnue

(ca. 30’)

-
PAUSE (30 min.) ca. kl. 20.10
-

Karol Szymanowski (1882-1937)
Symfoni nr. 3, Nattens sang, op. 27
(1916)
for tenor, blandet kor og orkester
• Moderato assai –
• Vivace, scherzando
• Largo

(ca. 24’)


Maurice Ravel
(1875-1937)
Daphnis et Chloé, suite nr. 2
(1913)
• Lever de jour
• Pantomime
• Danse Générale

(ca. 18’)

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MØD MUSIKKEN kl. 18.30/13.00 i Koncertsalen med Celine Haastrup

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Szymanowski Symphony no. 3 live radio Broadcast
Jan
22
7:30 PM19:30

Szymanowski Symphony no. 3 live radio Broadcast

22. JANUAR 2026 KL. 19.30
24. JANUAR 2026 KL. 14.00
KONCERTSALEN

PROGRAM

Lili Boulanger (1893-1918)
D’un matin de printemps (1917-18)

(ca. 5’)

Hector Berlioz (1803-69)
Les nuits d’été (1849/1856)
• Villanelle
• Le spectre de la rose
• Sur les lagunes
• Absence
• Au cimetière
• L’île inconnue

(ca. 30’)

-
PAUSE (30 min.) ca. kl. 20.10
-

Karol Szymanowski (1882-1937)
Symfoni nr. 3, Nattens sang, op. 27
(1916)
for tenor, blandet kor og orkester
• Moderato assai –
• Vivace, scherzando
• Largo

(ca. 24’)


Maurice Ravel
(1875-1937)
Daphnis et Chloé, suite nr. 2
(1913)
• Lever de jour
• Pantomime
• Danse Générale

(ca. 18’)

-
MØD MUSIKKEN kl. 18.30/13.00 i Koncertsalen med Celine Haastrup

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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Jan
11
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Nashville Messiah
Dec
21
7:30 PM19:30

Nashville Messiah

Nashville Symphony & Chorus | Nathan Aspinall, conductor | Tucker Biddlecombe, director | Estelí Gomez, soprano | Amanda Crider, mezzo-soprano | James Ley, tenor | Enrico Lagasca, bass baritone

Experience Nashville’s grandest Messiahbrought to life by the powerful Nashville Symphony and Chorus, joined by four extraordinary soloists. Celebrate the season with the resounding "Hallelujah" Chorus and the passion, drama, and breathtaking beauty of this timeless masterpiece.


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Nashville Messiah
Dec
20
7:30 PM19:30

Nashville Messiah

Nashville Symphony & Chorus | Nathan Aspinall, conductor | Tucker Biddlecombe, director | Estelí Gomez, soprano | Amanda Crider, mezzo-soprano | James Ley, tenor | Enrico Lagasca, bass baritone

Experience Nashville’s grandest Messiahbrought to life by the powerful Nashville Symphony and Chorus, joined by four extraordinary soloists. Celebrate the season with the resounding "Hallelujah" Chorus and the passion, drama, and breathtaking beauty of this timeless masterpiece.


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Nashville Messiah
Dec
19
7:30 PM19:30

Nashville Messiah

Nashville Symphony & Chorus | Nathan Aspinall, conductor | Tucker Biddlecombe, director | Estelí Gomez, soprano | Amanda Crider, mezzo-soprano | James Ley, tenor | Enrico Lagasca, bass baritone

Experience Nashville’s grandest Messiahbrought to life by the powerful Nashville Symphony and Chorus, joined by four extraordinary soloists. Celebrate the season with the resounding "Hallelujah" Chorus and the passion, drama, and breathtaking beauty of this timeless masterpiece.


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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Dec
11
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Nov
7
7:00 PM19:00

Die Entführung aus dem Serail

Opera Singspiel in three acts
Libretto by Johann Gottlieb Stephanie from a text by Christoph Friedrich Bretzner to the operetta Belmont und Constanze oder Die Entführung aus dem Serail by Johann André

Performed in German with German and English supertitles

Premiere
15. April 2017

Conductor Leo Hussain

Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden

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Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Nov
2
2:00 PM14:00

Die Entführung aus dem Serail

Opera Singspiel in three acts
Libretto by Johann Gottlieb Stephanie from a text by Christoph Friedrich Bretzner to the operetta Belmont und Constanze oder Die Entführung aus dem Serail by Johann André

Performed in German with German and English supertitles

Premiere
15. April 2017

Conductor Leo Hussain

Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden

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Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Oct
31
7:00 PM19:00

Die Entführung aus dem Serail

Opera Singspiel in three acts
Libretto by Johann Gottlieb Stephanie from a text by Christoph Friedrich Bretzner to the operetta Belmont und Constanze oder Die Entführung aus dem Serail by Johann André

Performed in German with German and English supertitles

Premiere
15. April 2017

Conductor Leo Hussain

Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden

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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Oct
11
7:00 PM19:00

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart’s most popular opera is a deeply humane story of adventure with heavenly music.

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
An opera in two acts, with one intermission
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder

Performed in German with German and English subtitles

James as Tamino

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