Much has been said about the true meaning, the mystery, and even the hidden codes in Mozart’s last opera (although technically The Magic Flute is not an opera, but a Singspiel, a German-language form of staged music with spoken dialogue). Allegorical in nature and influenced by the composer’s association with the Freemasons toward the end his life, The Magic Flute constitutes an artistic and philosophical exploration of man’s eternal quest for truth and meaning between reason and superstition, power and love, night and day. Brimming with imagination and color, this beloved work features fantastic characters and settings — including avian costumes, an evil queen, pyramids and temples, and the enchanted instrument promised in the title — as well as a remarkably sophisticated score in an immediately accessible package. Discover the power of this timeless tale in four dazzling productions, each shining a different light on the themes of Mozart's masterpiece.
