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The secrets of Mozart's "Magic Flute"

Joshua Borths · TED

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” (“The Magic Flute”) is widely regarded as one of the most influential operas in history. And while it may seem like a childish fairytale at first glance, it’s actually full of subversive symbolism. Joshua Borths explains how many elements of "The Magic Flute" were inspired by Mozart’s somewhat controversial involvement with Freemasonry. [Directed by Biljana Labović, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
Joshua Borths
Year
2016
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
History, Music, Teaching and learning
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TED
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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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