The Magic Flute Mozart
Archived: 2018/2019Overview
This irresistible production transports you to a dream world where you’ll meet colourful characters, combined with a witty story and Mozart’s sublime music.
The mysterious Queen of the Night coaxes Tamino to rescue her beautiful daughter Pamina from the grip of the evil enchanter Sarastro. With a magic flute and a set of magic bells for protection he sets off on his journey aided by Papageno, the bird-catcher. But as they overcome a series of challenges, it becomes apparent that all is not what it seems – will they complete their quest and find true love?
Welsh National Opera’s irresistible production transports you to a dream world where you’ll meet colourful characters including a newspaper-reading lion and a fish doubling as a bicycle. Combined with a witty story, moments of enchantment and Mozart’s sublime music, including the magnificent Queen of the Night aria, it adds up to an unforgettable opera experience for all ages.
Good to know
Sung in English, with surtitles in English (and Welsh in Cardiff and Llandudno)
Synopsis
Tamino is rescued from a monster by three Ladies. He meets Papageno, a bird-catcher, and the two are sent to find Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night, who has been abducted and imprisoned by Sarastro. A magic flute and a set of magic bells will protect them. Guided by three Boys they reach Sarastro’s realm.
Tamino learns that Sarastro is not the evil-doer he had thought. He is invited to undergo an initiation into Sarastro’s brotherhood. After a series of trials, Tamino and Pamina are united. They triumph over the ordeals of fire and water, and the forces of light prevail.