Mozart
The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute,"Mozart","The Magic Flute (1791) is a fantastical Singspiel following Prince Tamino and the bird-catcher Papageno as they undergo trials to rescue Pamina and attain wisdom under Sarastro’s guidance. The Queen of the Night provides the opera’s most famous coloratura fireworks. Premiering in Vienna shortly before Mozart’s death, it was an immediate popular success and remains one of the most frequently performed operas."
First Performance:
The Magic Flute,"Mozart","Premiered 30 September 1791 at the Freihaus-Theater auf der Wieden, Vienna. Immediate popular success, running repeatedly and becoming one of Mozart’s most beloved late works."
Historical setting:
The Magic Flute,"Mozart","Written in 1791 for Schikaneder’s suburban theatre, the opera blends Enlightenment ideals, Freemasonry symbolism, and popular fairy‑tale traditions. Created during Mozart’s financial struggles and Vienna’s fascination with mysticism, it became an immediate cultural phenomenon."