Mozart at Angkor

Mozart at Angkor

A Cambodian Magic Flute

11, 12, 14, 15 DECEMBER 2021

A Night at the Opera

His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia

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. 

Mozart at Angkor
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Announcement: New Dates

Dear Audience,

Mozart at Angkor – A Cambodian Magic Flute, the 2020 BBC Music Magazine Festival Edition Editor’s Choice, the miraculous meeting of authentic Cambodian performance with an all-time favourite of the operatic repertory in the open-air magical setting of the ancient Angkor temples, and the much-awaited return to live performance, is rising from the ashes. Mozart at Angkor, under the benevolent patronage of His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, will be presented at the Angkor Archaeological Park on 11, 12, 14 and 15 December 2021.

As the City of Siem Reap, the ASEAN City of Culture 2021-2022, prepares to welcome the return of national and international visitors. The 29th anniversary of the inscription of Angkor on the World Heritage List will be celebrated on 14 December with a special Gala Performance of Mozart at Angkor.

The story of the Magic Flute is the journey from darkness to light. I look forward to welcoming audiences as the world transitions away from one of its darkest moments in recent history.

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
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.”
- His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, the King of Cambodia
“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.”
- Dr. Phoeurng Sackona, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts and President of the APSARA National Authority
“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.”
- Dr. Hang Peou, Director General of APSARA National Authority
"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 AlpuertoKhmer Times - 16 March 2018
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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.