CancelledThe Magic Flute

One of the greatest operas ever written, Mozart’s timeless classic leads the search for truth and justice, love and enlightenment.

Be enthralled by the adventures of Prince Tamino, an Asian price, and the bird-catcher Papageno on their quest to rescue Princess Pamina. To celebrate of the wonderful diversity of Chatswood, Mozart’s masterpiece has been staged with an Asian aesthetic. Lost in a foreign land, Tamino is pursued by an enormous dragon, among the many trials and tribulations they must conquer. To assist their mission, they are given musical instruments with magical powers, which they deploy on their path towards a deeper understanding of true love and happiness.

Distinguished baritone Peter Coleman-Wright A0 directs this pocket-sized one hour version of  Mozart’s classic – The Magic Flute as part of Willoughby City Council’s Chatswood Culture Bites 2021 program.

The Magic Flute is performed by Pacific Opera and Willoughby Symphony Orchestra.

The Magic Flute will be sung in German with English and traditional Chinese scene descriptions.

The Magic Flute was originally scheduled for the Chatswood Lunar New Year Festival 2021 in February but was rescheduled due to Covid-19 restrictions.

This production is produced in association with the Australia China Institute for Arts and Culture at the Western Sydney University.

When (All dates cancelled)

Location

The Concourse Concert Hall, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, 2067, View Map