The Magic Flute: Children's Opera in MusikQuartier
Vienna, MusikQuartier — Feurich Saal
About the Event
This child‐friendly production offers a captivating mix of fairy tales, adventure and humorous elements. The imaginative plot full of magical creatures and heroic figures appeals to children's imaginations and captivates the young audience. Colorful and lovingly designed, children are playfully introduced to the world of opera. Ideal for children aged 3 to 12 and an unforgettable family excursion into the world of music and fantasy.
The clear moral messages about friendship, courage and overcoming challenges make the story not only entertaining but also educationally valuable.
Seats are allocated on site. Every little guest is guaranteed a clear view. An entertaining children's introduction to the work takes place before the performance begins.
Storyline:
Tamino falls madly in love with the image of the king's daughter Pamina. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, asks him to free her from the captivity of the sorcerer Sarastro. Papageno is to accompany him. To help her, Tamino receives a magic flute and Papageno a silver glockenspiel. Unfortunately, the two get lost in the forest
Papageno soon meets Monostatos, Pamina's guardian. He becomes so amused by the sound of the magic bells that Papageno is able to free the princess. At the same time, Tamino tries out his flute. Appeased by its sound, the wild animals show him the way to Sarastro's castle
There, everyone learns why Sarastro had Pamina abducted. She is to become Tamino's wife and his successor as soon as he has passed the difficult tests. Tamino skillfully survives the great dangers and walks through fire and water.
Happy not to have to endure such trials himself, Papageno has one great wish: a wife like him, a Papagena! So he plays his chimes and an old woman appears. She threatens Papageno with imprisonment if he does not marry her. He then vows eternal fidelity, because he has nothing to lose. The old woman then transforms into a beautiful young woman, in whom Papageno recognizes his long‐awaited Papagena
“Strength triumphs and crowns beauty and wisdom with an eternal crown.”
Practical Information
Ensemble Oper@Tee:
Libretto & Arrangement Alice Waginger
Address
MusikQuartier, Mariahilfer Straße 51, Vienna, Austria — Google Maps
