Vidar Hjardeng MBE - WNO The Magic Flute, Audio Described Theatre Review
Season 1, Episode 1656, Apr 07, 2023, 02:00 PM
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews.
This week Vidar was reviewing Welsh national Opera’s production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff on Friday 17 March at 7.15pm with description by professional Audio Describers Julia Grundy and Jonathan Nash.
A quest for truth and discovery in Mozart’s The Magic Flute.
Step into a land of mystery, magic and adventure with a magic flute and a set of magic bells for protection.
Tamino sets off on his quest to save Pamina from the grip of an evil enchanter, accompanied by his sidekick the endearing Bird Catcher. Along the way he encounters unforgettable characters — from the mysterious Queen of the Night to animals that can be tamed by music. But as he overcomes a series of challenges, all is not what it seems…
The Magic Flute is an opera for all ages, with a reputation for being the perfect first opera.
WNO’s new production takes this enchanting fairy-tale and gives it a modern twist. Set in a world of fantasy, feast your eyes on vibrant sets and costumes accompanied by Mozart’s sublime music and a witty story.
WNO’s production of The Magic Flute tours around the country until 27 May 2023 and more details can be found by visiting the following website - https://wno.org.uk/whats-on/the-magic-flute-Mozart
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This week Vidar was reviewing Welsh national Opera’s production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff on Friday 17 March at 7.15pm with description by professional Audio Describers Julia Grundy and Jonathan Nash.
A quest for truth and discovery in Mozart’s The Magic Flute.
Step into a land of mystery, magic and adventure with a magic flute and a set of magic bells for protection.
Tamino sets off on his quest to save Pamina from the grip of an evil enchanter, accompanied by his sidekick the endearing Bird Catcher. Along the way he encounters unforgettable characters — from the mysterious Queen of the Night to animals that can be tamed by music. But as he overcomes a series of challenges, all is not what it seems…
The Magic Flute is an opera for all ages, with a reputation for being the perfect first opera.
WNO’s new production takes this enchanting fairy-tale and gives it a modern twist. Set in a world of fantasy, feast your eyes on vibrant sets and costumes accompanied by Mozart’s sublime music and a witty story.
WNO’s production of The Magic Flute tours around the country until 27 May 2023 and more details can be found by visiting the following website - https://wno.org.uk/whats-on/the-magic-flute-Mozart
(Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)