The Magic Flute to Participate - Children's Opera in the Crypt

Recommended for ages 4 and up
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ensemble Oper@Tee
Libretto & Arrangement by Alice Waginger

"Mozartini presents The Magic Flute" is a child-friendly production by Austria's children's opera specialists, Oper@Tee. In this unique performance, young audiences are actively engaged in the world of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" by spontaneously taking on small roles and shaping the story. Those who prefer to just watch will also have just as much fun. Recommended for ages 4 to 12. This form of children's theater is particularly valuable, as active participation fosters understanding and enthusiasm for music and theater. Children experience the opera not only as spectators but as part of the story, which boosts their self-confidence and stimulates their creativity. Through participation, they learn musical and acting skills in a playful manner. Additionally, the opera conveys important values such as friendship, courage, and overcoming obstacles.

Seating is assigned on-site, and every little guest is guaranteed an unobstructed view. Before the performance begins, there will be an entertaining introduction to the work for children. The bright and friendly KRYPTA is pleasantly temperate at any time of the year.

Plot:
Prince Tamino gets lost in the forest and is rescued by the children from a poisonous snake. He falls hopelessly in love with the image of Princess Pamina. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, asks him to free her daughter from the captivity of the wizard Sarastro. The funny bird-catcher Papageno is to accompany him. As assistance, Tamino receives a magic flute from her, and Papageno gets a silver glockenspiel. However, both get lost in the forest.

Papageno encounters Monostatos, Pamina's guard. He is calmed by Papageno's glockenspiel. At the same time, Tamino tries out the flute. Comforted by the music, the animals of the forest show him the way to Sarastro's castle. There, everyone learns why Sarastro had Pamina kidnapped. She is to become Tamino's wife and his successor once he has passed the difficult trials. Tamino skillfully overcomes the great dangers and walks through fire and water.

Glad that he does not have to endure such trials himself, Papageno has a great wish: a female companion, one like him, a Papagena! He plays his glockenspiel, and an ugly old woman appears. She threatens Papageno with prison if he does not marry her. He then vows eternal fidelity, as he has nothing to lose. The old woman then transforms into a beautiful young woman, in whom Papageno recognizes his long-awaited Papagena.