Florida Grand Opera: The Magic Flute

If childhood is a time of simplicity, where life’s dilemmas fit into a mold of right and wrong, good and evil, and likes and dislikes, adulthood is a time of complexity, where one grows to accept that great love doesn’t come without great pain, where one knowingly does something wrong because they believe it to be for the right reasons, and where one gives in to hedonistic temptation in spite of their awareness of its destructive power. The journey from simplicity to complexity is exemplified by adolescence, a time in life when one finds oneself questioning the hypocrisies of the world they are trying to understand. These themes are at the heart of this production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and the deeper messages, as well as the immediacy and charm of this ingenious work, are heightened when told through adolescent eyes navigating the uncharted territory of a personal coming-of-age journey.

Sung in German with English and Spanish projected translations.

Each program is accompanied by a pre-show lecture an hour before curtain with a talk-back session immediately following the performance.

Opera Previews

Join for a witty, captivating, and always entertaining preview one hour prior to the performance. Not only will you learn about the plot of the opera, you'll also hear entertaining stories and backstage gossip that is part of any opera.

Opera Talk Backs

Join us after this performance for an informative Q&A session by members of the senior artistic staff. Ask questions about the opera and get some insight behind the scenes about how the production came together. This free event will be an open forum to ask your questions and be a part of the discussion.