LIFE AND WORK OF W. A. MOZART FOCUSED ON ‘THE MAGIC FLUTE’ OPERA

This Bachelor Thesis deals with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his opera The Magic Flute. The primary aim of the Thesis is to give the reader an insight into the life and work of the classicistic composer, focusing closely on The Magic Flute. In the first part the author concentrates on its origin and development, followed by description of the piece's story and individual characters. Since the author particularly favours the role of Papageno, its famous aria Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen is analysed both harmonically and formally in more detail. That part is considered the author's own contribution. The subsequent sections of the Thesis concern the current programme of The National Theatre in Prague, which has been offering The Magic Flute as a part of its repertoire for three years. The author also mentions the small stage (Black Box) of the New Theatre in Pilsen, where an adaptation of The Magic Flute, Papageno In the Enchanted Forest, is played for children's audience. The Thesis should be useful to all readers interested in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his opera The Magic Flute