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The Hungarian State Opera's revival of The Magic Flute lacks a little magic. 

Oliver von Dohnányi leads a great orchestral performance to drive Meyerbeer's grand historical epic, lit up by sparkling coloratura from Klára Kolonits.

A warhorse on its own, Kálmán Nádasdy's 79-year-old production works surprisingly well, providing a nice evening's entertainment with a dedicated cast.

Erwin Schrott seduces the Budapest audience with smiles, but Zerlina steals the show in Budapest.