Semester
Spring
Date of Graduation
2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MFA
College
College of Creative Arts
Department
Design and Technology
Committee Chair
Alan McEwen
Committee Co-Chair
Radhica Ganapathy
Committee Member
Radhica Ganapathy
Committee Member
Cornel Gabara
Abstract
Mozart’s The Magic Flute is a classic opera, showcasing powerful visual moments and well-known songs. This particular production’s lighting design approach consisted of modern design ideas and aesthetics, while remaining true to the classic idea of 2 forces working against one another. Focusing on the major themes in The Magic Flute, the lighting design reinforces the feelings of fear, despair, hope and ultimately enlightenment. This paper describes the process and execution of how the lighting design achieved these goals.
Recommended Citation
Burns, Justin E H, "The Magic Flute: Modern Light on a Classic Opera" (2019). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 3868.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/3868