December 10. 2016 - January 27. 2017
Upcoming Dates
December 10. 2016 - January 27. 2017
New Production The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte)
Who can fail to be delighted and moved by the triumph of love and goodness in The Magic Flute? Join us for this operatic fairytale as Prince Tamino strives for the hand of Pamina, accompanied by his lovable sidekick Papageno. You’ll meet the evil Queen of the Night — with her stratospheric high notes and show-stopping arias — and the virtuous high priest Sarastro in a story that encompasses both the real and the fantastical. Revel in this combination of heartwarming comedy and true heroism, and the unparalleled genius and beauty of Mozart’s music. A wonderful introduction to opera for all ages.
- Language: Performed in German with projected English translations
- Running Time: 3 hours 20 minutes including 1 intermission
- Location: Lyric Opera House
The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte) videos
The Magic Flute
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Recording by EMI – Moser, Moll, Berry, Miljakovic, cond. Sawallisch.
Musical excerpts provided through generous arrangement with Warner Classics, Official Education and Promotion Music Provider for Lyric Opera of Chicago.

"Der Hölle Rache"
“Klinget, Glöckchen, klinget…Pa, pa, pa”
The Magic Flute
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Lyric Opera Commentaries are sponsored by the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Foundation in memory of their parents.
© 2016/17 Lyric Opera Commentaries
Musical excerpts provided through generous arrangement with Warner Classics, Official Education and Promotion Music Provider for Lyric Opera of Chicago. All rights reserved. Recording & Production services provided by Mark Travis.
A project of the Women's Board.

Commentary by Anthony Freud and Nicholas Ivor Martin
The Magic Flute articles
The Magic Flute – A Fairy Tale for the Holidays!
Here's what you need to know as you plan your Magic Flute operatic adventure. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover who can't wait to be dazzled by the Queen of the Night's aria, a culture vulture who can't miss this blockbuster, or an arts lover eager to introduce a young person to the wonder of opera, we can't wait to welcome you!
The Magic Flute Reimagined
Lyric's new production views Mozart's masterpiece through children's eyes.
The Magic Flute Has Wow Power
On December 10, Lyric opened its first all-new production of Mozart's The Magic Flute in over 30 years. Clearly, Chicago audiences were hungry for this new imagining of everyone's best first opera, as the reviews are sensational.
Synopsis
The Queen of the Night’s enemy, the high priest Sarastro, has abducted her daughter, Pamina. The Queen promises Prince Tamino that, if he can rescue Pamina, the girl will be his. He is accompanied on his quest by the Queen’s birdcatcher, Papageno. Tamino finds Pamina, but in order to win her, he must endure difficult trials created by the brotherhood over which Sarastro rules. Tamino’s traveling companion, the birdcatcher Papageno, must endure trials as well, in order to win Papagena.
SETTING: A backyard near you.
Program book
Go inside this production of The Magic Flute with engaging articles, notes from the director, a complete plot synopsis, artist bios, and more.
Meet the artists
* Lyric debut
** Ryan Opera Center alumnus
New Lyric Opera production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute generously made possible by

The Negaunee Foundation
Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin
Roberta L. and Robert J. Washlow

Photo: Todd Rosenberg