Emanuel Schikaneder

  • Birth name: Johann Joseph Schickeneder
  • Electorate of Bavaria, Holy Roman Empire

One of the most talented theatre men of his era. - Peter Branscombe

Emanuel Schikaneder was a Viennese theatrical impresario Emanuel Schikaneder, actor and composer. Herr Schikaneder is also notable as the libretto of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera The Magic Flute. - AsNotedIn

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Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1791/09/30 "The Magic Flute" premieres at the Freihaus-Theater auf der Wieden (lost) in Vienna. Emanuel Schikaneder, who wrote the libretto, plays the role of Papageno and Mozart's sister-in-law, Josepha Hofer, performs as the Queen of the Night. Librettist, Actor Die Zauberflote
1800/04/03 Emperor Franz II approves Emanuel Schikaneder's building permit for a new theater designed by Franz Jager in Empire style (it has since been remodeled). Developer Theater an der Wien Vienna, AT

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Title Type Association Y/M/D Moniker
Title Type Association Y/M/D Moniker
Die Zauberflote Librettist, Actor Opera 1791/09/30
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