The world-famous opera The Magic Flute follows the fairy tale journey of Prince Tamino and his bird-catcher friend Papageno as they attempt to storm a castle and free Princess Pamina. Armed with magical instruments, the two friends face off against a cast of characters, including the Queen of the Night, devious sorcerers and sinister serpents, facing trials and tribulations in a test of loyalty, love and determination. The Magic Flute, the last opera Mozart wrote, contains enchanting narrative twists and earworm melodies. Furthermore, it serves as a bold bookmark to the composer’s legendary career. It also may be the only opera to explore the allegorical nature of Freemasonry.
Sat, 7:30pm, $63
California Theatre, San Jose
