This volume demonstrates for the first time that Mozart's opera Die Zauberfloete is an enactment of the alchemical opus magnum, in the form of a chemical wedding. Towards the end of the 18th century, alchemy was still a prominent mystical current within the Order of Freemasons of which Mozart and his librettists were members.
The central part focuses on the opera's alchemical structure, whereas the historical and mythological backgrounds are also dealt with extensively. The book comes with 3 CD's offering a rendition of the integral opera, in contrast to the common practice of leaving out major parts of the libretto. The Magic Flute is a fascinating journey of discovery, an initiation into Initiation.
With complete original libretto and over 100 pictures.
- ISBN10 9004130993
- ISBN13 9789004130999
- Publish Date 13 February 2004
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country NL
- Imprint Brill
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 650
- Language English
- URL brill.com/product_id17689