Sketches of Life: The Magic Flute

Saturday, September 15, 2007

The Magic Flute

Thanks to Frank, I got to watch this wonderful opera on the movie screen in vivo city. The Magic Flute is a wonderful Musical Opera with great music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

The music was so nice and suits the entire musical opera that makes me think..wow..it must really be written specially for it.(cuz I didnt really have much knowledge in this area.)

The casts have fantastic voices which many times even tho in the cinema..it really makes me feel like standing up and give them applause..Bravos..
Surprising the one which caught most of my attention is the Queen of the Night, she holds the role very well. Tho she might look slim yet her voice shakes the entire place..powerful and prefect pitch..
sorry cuz I am more of the person towards vocal so can only comments on that..as for music-wise its not my scope/strength..

I love the cute Papageno, the bird-catcher..(except that his lying character.) I was capture by his very fun and expressive character and great voice..
As for the Prince..(He didn't bring out the character too well.)Sad to say, I didn't think much of him in the first place..as he doesnt have much facial expression on him in the beginning...its towards the end..and things got better. But His voice is pretty good..
Sarastro has impressed me, his powerful Bass voice and the way he carry himself..he carries the role very well..tho he doesnt need lots of expression but as compared to the prince...he won my vote..hahaha..
Princess Pamina, sweet and appeared "confidence" but not enough to catch much of my attention/focus.
The three ladies-in-waiting: voice blends very well..interesting character, very artistic..like three spirit kind..
Papagena: interesting character, lively performance..

CHARACTERS
SARASTRO, High Priest of Isis: Bass
TAMINO, an Egyptian Prince: Tenor
PAPAGENO, a bird-catcher: Baritone
ASTROFIAMMANTE, Queen of the Night:Soprano
PAMINA, her daughter: Soprano
MONOSTATOS, a Moor, chief slave of the temple: Baritone
PAPAGENA: Soprano
Three Ladies-in-Waiting to the Queen; Three Youths of the Temple; Priests, Priestesses, Slaves, etc.

To listen to a little part of the singing by papageno and papagena go to the link here http://www.evermore.com/azo/96season/flute.wav
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To read more on The Magic Flute Synopsis check out the website here. http://www.music.sfasu.edu/prospective_students/voice_opera/magic_flute_synopsis.html

Overall, I enjoyed the show, tho I was quite confused and didn't like the prince character as he doesnt show forth any urge to rescue the princess..to a point tho he claim he love the princess..but I cannot sense that his bravery to save the princess..I sort of think he is like a coward..till the end of the show when he was ask to go into the test of fire and cold..then can I see his determination.
This is kind of fairytale drama...story line..not attractive. But the muscial, vocal and acting wise winnings it all..
So..overall..a great show!

Thanks,
Angel

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Final Destination of Everyone

Money often deceive us, leading us to forget we will die some day. Poor people will die, Rich people will also die.
In the bible, it says to the Rich, today your life will be taken from you, what will happen to the riches you have stored up for yourself.
So be Wise- store up for yourself treasures in heaven which never rot as it has eternal value.
Our stay in this world is but only max. hundred over years..
but compare to life in eternity after death, what seems long here is but only a grain in heaven.

My Zodiac

Angeline's Zodiac Sign - TAURUS

9 may Taureans never slap or sting. Rather, they creep up on you, affect you deeply and leave their indelible impression on your soul. Think of Taurus as a long sensual kiss. A huge tender bear hug. Or an eiderdown on a cold alpine night. Taureans are warm (but sometimes stodgy) customers.

Many Taureans work with their hands. Even if a Taurus is a computer expert and seems more cerebral than manual, nine times out of ten there is a hidden craft or hobby lurking behind the scenes. Taureans enjoy forging beautiful things from natural materials. In fact, they are attracted to all sorts of beauty. Music thrills them. Flowers enchant them. The countryside seduces them. And art is their natural habitat.

Taureans are forever building their own workshops and renovating barns and old churches. They are not only home-loving, they like to get their hands into the cement and slather on the plaster, if only for the tangible joy of playing in the mud.

Taureans do not take kindly to sudden change. They like to be wherever they are supposed to be when it is time to be there. Taureans readily adjust to routine and for that reason make fabulous employees. Precipitous and unexpected events requiring flexibility and resilience may cause Taureans to dig in their hooves and refuse to budge. Bulls are obstinate and determined to hold their ground. It is wiser not to try to talk Taurus out of a sulk. Just let him paw the earth and snort and seethe on his own. Take a tranquilizer and a walk. Soon, when the inevitable becomes blatantly inevitable, Taurus will budge of his own accord, come out of his sulk and go with the flow.

Sensuality belongs to Taurus. Wherever there is pleasure you will find a Taurean plunk in the middle of it all. They love to bask in the "good life." Taureans cannot resist the tug of the opposite sex. When an attractive newcomer arrives on the scene, count on Taurus to see to it that the outsiders have a drink, are made comfortable and have slipped Taurus a telephone number or two.

Taureans are amorous and romantic without being flighty or maudlin. They are tender and don't mind public displays of affection. Love and all of its expressions appeal to the Bull. Taureans can be counted on to stray a bit where sex is concerned, but they never flaunt their infidelities and usually avoid sticky extracurricular entanglements. If you love a Taurus, feed him.