Nevermind that "Mutter" is younger then her Daughter - but I just love the Magic Flute.
This is actually a performance by the The Royal Opera House at Covent Garden - Diana Damrau (Queen of the Night) and Dorothea Röschmann are obviously German.
For me it’s often amusing when I hear the Zauberflöte sung / performed in "ungerman" accents - but this one in "fine and pure arian art" … 
There not much a simple soul and music lover like me can write about such a genius.
I remember when I was 16 and a coworker introduced and educated me about classical music. Since I loved symphonic soundtracks like Star Wars or Star Trek II that was easily done - and I was hooked. Loved Beethoven and his wild emotions and free spirit. Mozart - nah - that was shallow. My coworker told me to be patient - and the taste for Mozart would come with maturity. Now that I am an old fart myself I have to say he was right. Now I am very much into Mozart and much more can hear and appreciate all his subtleties and nuances.
The challenge with Mozart - for any new acolyte of classical music - is his huge volume of work. It ranges from entertaining little melodies to to breath taking requiems. There is music for almost any occasion and mood in his huge repertoire.
Click to play “The Marriage of Figaro - Overture”:
Click to play “Klaviersonate Nr. 15 C-dur KV 495″:
Click to play “Symphonie Nr. 31 D-dur KV 297 ‘Pariser’”:
So if you like what you just heard and want to dig deeper buy one of the many “Best of Mozart” CD or MP3 collections. Check the pieces and maybe pick one piece that you enjoyed in particular.
His operas range from easy to monumental, so if you want to see one go to YouTube and dig a bit deeper. The Magic Flute is always a safe choice and charming, Don Giovanni is more like Heavy Metal.
More? Mozart @ Wikipedia
Well, I am a big fan of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” and I just wanted to post ONE video of the scene when Papageno finally meets his Papagena. One of the most charming and heartwarming scenes ever in Opera. But while searching one thing lead to another on YouTube.
So here I give you the good, the bad and the ugly. As anyone into classical music will tell you it’s all about performance and interpretation. And boy, some of these interpretation make you laugh with joy and some make you cry.
So if you have some time then dive into some Mozartology … all videos afther the fold …
New York, Manfred Hemm and Barbara Kilduff. One of my all time favs: old school stage design, charming singers and a lot of joy. Maybe the best performance in this set.
I am a big Mozart fan. So sit back, click the player below and enjoy “Se vuol ballare” from “The Marriage of Figaro”. Short, charming and elevating!
Links: Wikipedia