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The Magic Flute

Opera composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to a libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder, originally titled Die Zauberflöte.

Mozart composed the Magic Flute in 1791, seeing the work premiere not long before he died later that year. It is one of the most frequently performed operas in the world.

"The magical fairy tale follows Prince Tamino and bird-catcher Papageno on an adventure to rescue Princess Pamina. On their journey they meet fantastical creatures and face unexpected trials and challenges. The opera is a lighthearted but profound examination of man's search for love and his struggle to attain wisdom and virtue."

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