Chautauqua Opera Conservatory: Mozart’s Die Zauberflote at Chautauqua Institution

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 
Librettist: Original text by Emanuel Schickaneder, English dialogue translation by Alice Goodman
Stage Director: Nathan Troup

Conductor: Stephen Hargreaves
In Mozart’s comic opera The Magic Flute, Prince Tamino embarks on a journey to rescue Pamina, only to discover that the true battle isn’t between people, but between ignorance and understanding. Guided by elements both mystical and spiritual—and joined by the ever-hopeful, always-hungry, bird-catching Papageno as their trusty sidekick—Tamino and Pamina undergo trials of courage, integrity, and resilience. As the Queen of the Night spreads fear and misinformation, the wise Sarastro champions reason, compassion, and community. In a world that often feels divided by noise and uncertainty, The Magic Flute resonates as a timeless and timely tale of seeking truth, choosing empathy over fear, and finding harmony through connection.

Sung in German (with English supertitles) and spoken English dialogue.