[Machine Translation] [Encore Press/Classical DVD Masterpiece Selection 2021] "The Magic Flute" is one of the most popular and frequently performed operatic masterpieces in the world, and this original recording of "The Magic Flute" by Unitel was conducted by Sawallisch, who had been the Music Director of the Bavarian State Opera since 1971, The production, directed by Efferding and set by Lohse, began in 1979. Gruberova, Popp, Mol, Alaisa and other top singers, Efferding's direction that combines Marchen-style fantasy and Freemasonic ideology, and Lohse's dreamy and beautiful stage sets combine to create a polished and splendid performance. [Zarathustro: Kurt Moll (bass), Tamino: Francisco Araiza (tenor), Queen of the Night: Edita Gruberova (soprano), Pamina: Lucia Popp (soprano), Papageno: Wolfgang Brendel (baritone), Papagena: Goodrun Ziebell ( (soprano) and others, Chorus and orchestra of the Bavarian State Opera, Conductor: Wolfgang Sawallisch, Director: August Efferding, Set and Costume Design: Jurgen Lohse, Director of Photography: Peter Windgassen, Production: Munich, 1983 <Live