
The Magic Flute (Mozart opera)
The Magic Flute, composed by Mozart, is a celebrated opera blending fantasy, adventure, and Enlightenment ideas. It follows Prince Tamino's quest to rescue Pamina, involving trials of virtue, wisdom, and love. The story features symbolic characters like Sarastro's wise priests and the Queen of the Night. Through enchanting music and storytelling, it explores themes of enlightenment, harmony between reason and emotion, and the pursuit of truth and goodness. The opera combines fairy-tale elements with philosophical insights, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking, and remains one of Mozart’s most beloved works.