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Whether you’re totally new to opera or already a fan, this video gives you everything you need to enjoy one of the most legendary works of all time. Let me take you to the opera and behind the scenes of the story of Die Zauberflöte.
What actually happens in Act 1?
And how do different stagings change the way we see the story?
Discover the drama, the humour, the romance behind Mozart’s final masterpiece.
Perfect for curious minds, music lovers, and anyone who’s ever wondered:
“What’s so special about opera?”

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00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Your Brain on Music (Daniel Levitin)
00:55 - The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte)
01:07 - Why going to the opera is worth it
01:31 - Opera is like sports
02:09 - Opera always comes in a staging
02:52 - It starts with an overture
03:55 - The Flight – Victory (First Scene)
06:22 - The Bird-Catcher (Second Scene)
08:07 - Papageno’s Mouth Locked (Third Scene)
08:56 - Falling in Love (Fourth Scene)
10:02 - The Queen Appears (Sixth Scene)
12:32 - The Rescue Mission (Seventh Scene)
13:26 - The Slaves (Nineth Scene) – Mozart’s Black Friend
14:32 - Flight – Again (Twelveth Scene)
15:25 - Guidance (Fiftheenth Scene) – Despair – Reunion
19:03 - Prisoners – Who is Sarastro? (Seventeenth Scene)
23:51 - End of Act One – Outro