W.A. Mozart : Die Zauberflote

List of illustrations xi General preface xiii Acknowledgments xiv Notes on the text xv Introduction 1(3) The sources 4(31) The intellectual background: Freemasonry 35(10) Synopsis 45(22) The writing of Die Zauberflote 67(20) The libretto 87(24) The music 111(31) Erik Smith Performance and reception 142(36) A director's approach 178(27) Anthony Besch Problems 205(13) Conclusion 218(4) Notes 222(13) Select bibliography 235(4) Discography 239(3) Index 242