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Singspiel: The Magic Flute and Others

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Singspiel means “singing play” in German and is musical theatre performed in Germany from the late 18th to mid-19th centuries. Music is inserted between spoken dialogues, and the content is mainly comic. Unlike opera, it uses much dialogue, though singing occupies a greater proportion. It is also said to be an ancestor of the musical. Mozart's “The Magic Flute” and “The Abduction from the Seraglio” are classified as Singspiel and counted among his 5 major operas. Beethoven's “Fidelio,” Weber's “Der Freischütz,” and Nicolai's “The Merry Wives of Windsor” are also included in Singspiel.

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