The secrets of Mozart’s “Magic Flute” - Joshua Borths
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” (“The Magic Flute”) is
widely regarded as one of the most influential operas in history. And
while it may seem like a childish fairytale at first glance, it’s
actually full of subversive symbolism. Joshua Borths explains how many
elements of "The Magic Flute" were inspired by Mozart’s somewhat
controversial involvement with Freemasonry.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Joshua Borths
- Director
- Biljana Labović
- Script Editor
- Alex Gendler
- Animation Artist
- Barbara Huet
- Narrator
- Addison Anderson
