Music assignment: write a 2-page review

This is a music assignment.

As some of you may know, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the opera, The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte).

Please watch a live performance video of the first act (Act I) of this opera in the link below and submit 2-page review by the end of our Thursday class time (Thursday of April 7 by 3pm). It's performed in German with English subtitles. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVQroWMjUzE

Please read the synopsis of the opera FIRST (http://www.metopera.org/Discover/Synposes-Archive/The-Magic-Flute/) on the Metropolitan Opera website, and watch the video. It will help you follow the story. 

Based on what we have discussed during our class, please share your thoughts on theatrical elements, characters, singing, and music.