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Synopsis:
Act I: Prince Tamino, lost in a strange land, is saved from a serpent by three mysterious ladies, attendants of the Queen of the Night. They show him a portrait of the Queen's daughter, Pamina, and he instantly falls in love. The Queen appears and tells him that Pamina has been kidnapped by the evil sorcerer Sarastro. She promises Pamina's hand in marriage if Tamino rescues her. Tamino sets off on his quest, accompanied by the bumbling bird-catcher Papageno. They are given magical instruments for protection—Tamino receives a flute that enchants all who hear it, and Papageno gets a set of magic bells. Meanwhile, inside Sarastro's temple, Pamina is comforted by the kind-hearted slave Monostatos but remains a prisoner. Papageno stumbles upon her and helps her escape. When Tamino reaches the temple, he learns that Sarastro is not a villain but a wise and just leader. He decides to undergo trials to prove himself worthy of joining Sarastro's brotherhood and winning Pamina's love.
Act II: Tamino and Papageno must pass a series of tests to gain wisdom and enlightenment. One of the trials is a vow of silence, which confuses Pamina and makes her believe Tamino no longer loves her. Overcome with despair, she considers ending her life, but the spirits of the temple intervene and reassure her. Meanwhile, Papageno struggles with the trials and wishes only for food and a wife. He is eventually rewarded with Papagena, his perfect match, after ringing his magic bells. The Queen of the Night, furious at Sarastro's influence, appears and commands Pamina to kill him. However, Pamina refuses and instead unites with Tamino. Together, they bravely face the final trial—walking through fire and water—protected by the magic flute. They emerge victorious, proving their love and earning a place in Sarastro's enlightened order. In the end, Sarastro and his followers celebrate the triumph of light and wisdom over darkness, while the Queen of the Night and her allies are vanquished. Love, truth, and harmony prevail.
Approximate Running Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes, with 1 intermission.
CAST:
Lyrical Opera Theater engages local, internationally acclaimed, seasoned performers as well as young and upcoming talent.
The Magic Flute
Characters:
| Tamino: | j | Tenor |
| Pamina: | Soprano | |
| Papageno: | Baritone | |
| The Queen of the Night: | Soprano | |
| Sarastro: | Bass | |
| Three Ladies: | Sopranos, Mezzo-soprano | |
| Monostatos: | Baritone | |
| Three spirits: | Sopranos, Mezzo-soprano | |
| Speaker of the Temple: | Bass | |
| Papagena: | Soprano |
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