About this edition
Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) stands as one of opera's most beloved and enduring masterworks, seamlessly weaving together sublime musical invention with profound philosophical themes. This singspiel—Mozart's final completed stage work—captivates audiences with its extraordinary range, from the Queen of the Night's virtuosic coloratura fireworks to Sarastro's noble bass profundities, all unified by Mozart's unparalleled gift for melody and dramatic truth.
This orchestral score reproduces the authoritative 1879 Breitkopf & Härtel edition from the comprehensive Mozarts Werke series, edited by the distinguished scholars Julius Rietz and Franz Wüllner. This critical edition, part of the first complete works of Mozart, represents decades of meticulous scholarship and remains one of the most respected sources for Mozart's operatic scores. The Breitkopf & Härtel firm's legendary precision and the editors' deep understanding of eighteenth-century performance practice make this a particularly valuable reference for conductors and scholars seeking an authoritative text.
About this edition:
- Complete orchestral score in full size (8.5" x 11")
- High-quality reproduction of the historic Breitkopf & Härtel edition
- 224 pages of meticulously reproduced musical text
- Sourced from public domain materials
- Published by Purple 4R Publishing
This edition makes Mozart's operatic masterpiece readily accessible to conductors, orchestral musicians, and music scholars by reproducing this important historical score from the public domain. Whether for study, performance preparation, or scholarly research, this carefully prepared edition brings one of classical music's greatest achievements within reach of today's musicians and music lovers.
