The Magic Flute

“Glorious visual spectacle”

ReviewsSep 17, 2021by Amanda HollowayRoyal Opera House, London

The Magic Flute at the Royal Opera House, London. Photo: Bill Cooper

David McVicar’s storybook Magic Flute remains worth seeing for its stunning visuals

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Amanda Holloway reviews opera across Britain for The Stage and Opera magazine, as well as contributing ballet and opera interviews to Royal Opera House programmes, BBC Music Magazine and the Guardian.

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