Free Mozart Near Buenos Aires: Six Nights of The Magic Flute in La Plata
Six free performances of Mozart's The Magic Flute at the Teatro Argentino de La Plata, from 21 August. Booking opened at noon on Wednesday. The post Free Mozart Near Buenos Aires: Six Nights of The Magic Flute in La Plata appeared first on The Rio Times .
For two weekends in August, the city of La Plata, located about 60 kilometers southeast of Buenos Aires, will host a free production of Mozart's The Magic Flute at the Teatro Argentino. The opera, a beloved favorite, is presented in its entirety with a full orchestra and two choirs, staged by María Jaunarena. Tickets are free but must be booked online through the Teatro Argentino website, with reservations available in two batches - one on Wednesday 19 August for the first weekend and the other on Wednesday 26 August for the second.
However, online booking shuts at noon on the day of the performance, and a reservation only holds until twenty minutes before curtain-up, so arriving at the theater by 7.30pm is recommended. The six-night schedule includes performances on Fridays 21 and 28 August at 8pm, Saturdays 22 and 29 August at 8pm, and Sundays 23 and 30 August at 5pm.
The principal roles are alternated between two casts, with singers such as Darío Schmunck, Marisú Pavón, and Santiago Martínez taking turns. The production is directed by María Jaunarena and features set design by Gonzalo Córdova. It runs approximately 165 minutes, and visitors can reach the theater by train, bus, or car. Free public transportation options include buses 129 and 195, which take about an hour and cost around US$3.17, or a train ride from Constitución for US$0.99.
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