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The Magic Flute by Mozart
Saturday, August 15 & 22 at 7pm | Sunday August 16 & 23 at 2pm

Conductor: Martin Yazdzik
Stage Director: Carol Castel
Cast
Tamino: David Smolokoff
1st Lady: Suzann Dvorken
2nd Lady: Rebekah Creshkoff
3rd Lady: Elizabeth Moulton
Papageno: Robert Garner
Monostatos: Landon Preiss
Pamina: Amanda Simms
1st Spirit: Renna Popli
2nd Spirit: Luna Ditacchio
3rd Spirit: Queen Hamilton
Queen of the Night: Yohji Daquio
Sarastro: Genaidy Vytsotsky
Papagena: Veronica Mak
Priest: Ethan Mednick

The Magic Flute is a timeless masterpiece because it blends fairy-tale fantasy, profound human themes, and beautiful, catchy music. It acts as a perfect gateway into classical music because it features a wide range of vocal styles, speaking to both young audiences and adults alike.

The enduring popularity of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's most famous opera relies on a few key elements: Incredible Variety of Music Sublime Melodies: It contains some of the most recognizable tunes in the classical world, like the famously high-pitched "Queen of the Night" aria.

Character-Driven Songs: Every character gets music that perfectly fits their personality, from the heroic prince to the wacky bird-catcher.

A Story for Everyone Fairy-Tale Magic: The plot features dragons, magical instruments, and mystical trials. This allows stage directors to use dazzling visuals and puppets. Relatable Comedy: Characters like Papageno the bird-catcher provide down-to-earth humor and everyday joy, balancing out the serious, mystical elements. Deep Meaning: Beneath the silly jokes, the opera explores the universal themes of love, wisdom, and the search for a better world.

Photography by Jonathan Charles Fox.

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