Mozart’s Practice of Freemasonry ideals: A study of Sarastro in Die Zauberflöte/Bass Chun-ying Lo Vocal Recital

• Main Authors: Chun-ying Lo, 羅俊穎
• Other Authors: Yuring Chiang
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2006
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/35167242454271384678

碩士 === 東吳大學 === 音樂學系 === 95 === “Die Zauberflöte”, or the Magic Flute, contains a significant characteristic that makes it different from any other masterpieces of Mozart. It does not portray fickle human nature as Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni and Cosi fan tutte do, nor does it narrate historic events like Idomeneo and La Clemenza di Tito. Not an easy piece to interpret, the Magic Flute is in the form of folk Singspiel whose fairy tale theme unfolds as Freemasonry ideals are introduced. It reaches a higher spiritual realm with rich Masonic implications and elements presented on the opera stage. Some documents have suggested that the character Sarastro be considered the symbol of Ignanz von Born, the spiritual leader of the Freemasonry, and represent the Masonic ideal. This thesis centering on Sarastro attempts to discuss the practice of the philosophy of Freemasonry in the play. It comprises four parts: the outline of background information, the relations between music and language and their symbolic meanings, analysis and interpretation of Sarastro, and conclusion. Recital Programe: 1. F. Gasparini ( 1668- 1727) Lasciar d'amarti 2. G. Pergolesi ( 1710- 1736) Se tu m'ami, se tu sospiri 3. G. Paisiello ( 1740- 1816) Nel cor più non mi sento 4. W.A.Mozart ( 1756- 1791) 2 Arias 1).“ In diesen hei’lgen Hallen” ~ from “ Die Zauberflöte” Act II 2).“ Per questa bella mano” ~ from “ Concert Arias” KV612 5. J. Canteloube ( 1879- 1957) Chants d’Auvergne 1). Brezairola 2). Malurous qu’o uno fenno 6. G. Mahler ( 1860- 1911) Rückert Lieder 1). Ich atmet' einen linden Duft 2). Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder 3). Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen 4). Um Mitternacht 7. A. Tcherepnin 齊爾品( 1899-1977) 中國民歌四首 1). 新年 2). 送情郎 3). 小放牛 4). 鋤頭歌 8. G. Gershwin( 1898- 1937) Just another Rumba