Papageno just can’t catch a break with his love life. One of the most fun characters of the show, the lovable Papageno (played by Gordon Bintner), masterfully makes the audience howl with laughter with every movement and every quip. Neher’s delivery is solid throughout with a very strong voice with a unique softness to it as well that fits her character perfectly. Pamina shows grace and strength throughout the story as she endures the trials and tribulations of her ordeal. He has a very commanding stage presence, and with the beautiful costumes designed by Myung Hee Cho, he exudes a stately aura.Įnter Pamina as played by Anna-Sophie Neher, who is kidnapped, and is subsequently held captive. Arcayürek’s voice is very pleasant and strong. And immediately goes on a Lord of the Rings-worthy journey to rescue his true love.Ĭanadian Opera Company’s new production of the Mozart classic “The Magic Flute” is a very charming fairy tale that shows that true love sometimes does conquer all.Īnchored by a masterful performance by Ilker Arcayürek, who is pitch perfect as Tamino, and who is making his COC debut with this production, tries to find his way in the world, and feels lost and hopeless as he tries to find his true love. Conductor Patrick Lange, original director Diane Paulus, revival director Anna Theodosakis, set and costume designer Myung Hee Cho, and lighting designer Scott Zielinski. (L-R) Lauren Segal as Third Lady, Gordon Bintner as Papageno, Ilker Arcayürek as Tamino, Charlotte Siegel as Second Lady, and Jamie Groote as First Lady in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of The Magic Flute, 2022.
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