The Magic Flute | Opera by Mozart

Description

The Magic Flute
An opera by Mozart

*The Magic Flute* is undoubtedly one of the most enigmatic and fascinating creations in the entire operatic repertoire. It represents the pinnacle of Mozart’s brief yet brilliant career and serves as a universal synthesis of the musical-theatrical genres known at the time—oratorio, Italian lyricism, *opera buffa*, German folk tradition, and vaudeville—all masterfully woven into a fairy tale that, perhaps more than any other work, transcends the age-old divide between music and theater.

This production of *The Magic Flute* is a pure fantasy. It is loosely inspired by the *Stargate SG-1* series, featuring a setting that blends ancient Egypt with elements of science fiction.

The stage is populated by fantastical characters who, by crossing a magical threshold, traverse various eras: from archaic times—complete with prehistoric monsters—through the Middle Ages, the Baroque period, and the age of Mozart, all the way to an imagined distant future.

Synopsis
Prince Tamino, pursued by a giant serpent, flees into the forest—unwittingly entering the realm of the Queen of the Night. There, he strikes a deal with the Queen: if he rescues her daughter from the captivity in which she is held by Sarastro, he shall win the daughter’s hand in marriage.

Accompanied by Papageno, the bird-catcher, Tamino sets out to save his beloved. Upon arriving in Sarastro’s realm, however, he discovers that the reality of the situation is quite different; he decides to remain there with his beloved, far from the Queen. To stay and become part of the temple of the wise, he must undergo a series of trials—all of which he successfully overcomes.

In the end, the two lovers are united forever, while the wicked mother is definitively defeated. Musical Direction
Martin Mázik

Stage Direction
Alessandro Idonea

Set Design
Alfredo Troisi

Costumes
Sartoria Arrigo

Soloists, Chorus, and Orchestra
Compañía Lírica Ópera 2001