Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) - Overture

[charlieitc]

Sir Colin Davis, conductor Mozart is the greatest ever. Some from here have no idea of Mozart!

[Nai61a]

It's a genial performance, just like the man himself. Fluffs the first allegro, though (2nd violins), but makes sure to nail it after the second lot of masonic chords.

[vervechild]

nope, I dislike that interpretation. sounds as f the handbrake is on and lacks the passion. Other versions here on youtube are way better, for example Toscanini

[orchadork44]

my absloute faverite part is of this entire thing is 4:47 until 5:03.....its just a great part of the overture and honestly i love the whole thing

[samman7324]

My favorite part of the Overture is the ending, starting at 7:03.  It's marvelous.

[papagena92]

@samman7324 My favourite part too.

[Dogaradodia]

Certified Intergalactic!

[SonofDostojevskij]

This and the one to the marrige of figaro is the greatest opera overtours ever written!!!

[corrupt200]

it's a tough decision, which overture I like more. I'd assume the Figaro one is more popular

[samman7324]

What about the William Tell and Barber of Seville overtures by Rossini?