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    Opera

    The Magic Flute (Mozart)

    Mozart

    Illustration for The Magic Flute (Mozart)

    Monday, March 16, 2026

    9:20 PM

    Amore Opera

    220 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10009

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Magic Flute is a key work in his operatic output, noted for its songlike melodies and intricate harmonic and contrapuntal writing. Amore Opera brings the score to its stage in New York, offering a staged presentation that emphasizes the dialogue between solo vocal lines and orchestral textures.

    About The Magic Flute(opera)

    The Magic Flute

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    Mozart’s *The Magic Flute* is a German Singspiel in two acts, moving between spoken dialogue and set-piece arias as it follows Tamino and Pamina through trials that test loyalty, fear, and the uses of power. Premiered in Vienna in 1791, it became a durable repertory work, and New York has long treated it as a common reference point in both opera houses and chamber-scale stagings. Current NYC presentations span Amore Opera, The Morgan Library & Museum, and 92NY, with ties to artists including Mozart and Maurice Sendak. One reason it matters is its plainspoken blend of popular theater and complex musical craft.

    About the Artist

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Step into the enchanting world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a timeless maestro whose compositions continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Known for his extraordinary ability to blend melodic beauty with intricate harmony, Mozart's work transcends time, finding a vibrant home in New York City's cultural tapestry.