Mozart at Angkor

A Cambodian Magic Flute

A Night at the Opera

16/Nov

18/Nov

19/Nov

20/Nov

About The Project

Under the auspicious patronage of His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, the operatic event Mozart at Angkor blends two stories, the Reamker and Mozart’s Magic Flute to represent a journey from darkness to light, self-discovery and the triumph of good over evil. Hailed by the BBC Music Magazine as an event not to be missed, a stellar cast of Cambodian and international artists come together in the setting of the legendary Angkor temples for this once-in-a-lifetime production.

Aaron Carpenè

Dear Audience,

In light of the current pandemic situation we are assessing and adjusting preparations as changing circumstances require. At this point in time we continue to plan for November 2020 while being mindful of the possibility of postponement.

Never before has the world seen such a grand vision of joining the magnificence of Cambodian performing arts with Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute in the extraordinary setting of the Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia. It is with great pride and joy that I present to you the best of Cambodian talent with some of the finest operatic performers from all over the world in a new and original theatre experience that will be remembered for years to come. Stay well during these difficult times and I look forward to seeing you at the Mozart at Angkor performances.

Aaron Carpenè
Executive and Musical Director

Featured Performers

Paolo
Fanale

Tamino

Amélie
Hois

Pamina

Yan
Sinan

Sarastro

Livia
Rado

Queen of the Night

Giorgio Caoduro

Papageno

Hannah
Fraser

Third Lady

San
Chinith

Second Priest

Nam
Narim

Choreographer

Keo
Dorivan

pinpeat ensemble director

Chamroeun Sophear

Dancer

Chhorn
Sam Ath

Khmer Narrator

Him
Savy

Flute

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Past Performances

Der Hölle Rache

“The Queen of the Night” aria is one of Mozart’s most famous pieces, known for its thrilling virtuosity and dramatic force. Performed here by Christina Poulitsi at Les Soirées Lyriques de Sanxay 2017.

“While renewing my deep appreciation for your invitation and my best wishes for the complete success of the premiere performance by Mozart at Angkor of a Cambodian Magic Flute, I am pleased to inform you that I will preside over the repositioned performance at the end of November 2020.”

“We believe that this performance will be a positive manifestation of cross-cultural exchange and will further assist in the promotion of Cambodian cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible.”

“I am pleased to express the endorsement of the APSARA National Authority for the project Mozart at Angkor - A Cambodian Magic Flute, to be performed in Angkor… (the) performance surely will build and promote strong cultural ties using an innovative creative approach to musical theatre that fosters cultural, social and diplomatic relations between participation nations.”

"It was, to say the least, a genius display of talents and creative minds that have succeeded to leap past the hurdles of personal, cultural and language differences, and the very fact that such genre of performing arts is relatively new to the eyes of its expected audience. It was a celebration of art beyond art." - Agnes Alpuerto, Khmer Times - 16 March 2018

Our Partners

Our Sponsors

Mozart at Angkor is a non-profit

Mozart at Angkor supports non-profits in Cambodia that provide opportunities to abled and disabled youth. Mozart at Angkor is itself not for profit and all excess funds will be donated to our chosen organisations:

The Khmer Cultural Development Institute provides among other things music, dance and theatre training for vulnerable and disadvantaged children.

The Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center collects, preserves, safeguards and promotes the audiovisual memory of Cambodia; and trains a new generation of Cambodian filmmakers in the art and craft of filmmaking.