The Magic Flute (ballet) Theatres were titled in French, which was the official language of the Imperial Court as well as the language from which balletic terminology is derived. Ballet comique in one act The Magic Flute (ballet) La flûte magique (en. "The Magic Flute") (ru. «Волшебная флейта», "Volshebnaya Fleita") is a "ballet comique" in one act, originally choreographed by Lev Ivanov to the music of Riccardo Drigo. Although it has the same title as Mozart's opera "The Magic Flute", the two works have no other connection. First presented by students of the Imperial Ballet School at the school's theatre on . The principal
The Magic Flute (1975 film) "Libretto of the Magic Flute". In 1968, the Swedish poet Alf Henrikson prepared a Swedish-language version of the libretto for the purpose of a performance by the Royal Swedish Opera, which Bergman adopted as the basis of his script. However, Bergman altered the libretto in a number of respects: Sarastro is Pamina's father, trios in Act 2 are omitted, and "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen" is sung by Papageno just before he sees Papagena. Instead of his usual costume of plumage, Papageno wears conventional clothing. The roles of the Three Slaves, originally spoken roles assigned to adult actors, are given to