LFPL's At the Library Series

Join Kentucky Opera and acclaimed lecturer, Dr. John Hale, as he explores the historical and mythological background of Mozart's beloved The Magic Flute. We go into the woods with Prince Tamino and his irreverent bird catcher pal, Papageno, in search of the perfect girl to marry. But not before being saved from a dragon, outsmarting the duplicitous Queen of the Night, and proving himself worthy through an epic set of challenges set forth by the mysterious high priest Sarastro!While most baroque and classical operas are based on Greek or Roman mythology, Mozart ventured into less explored territory by setting The Magic Flute in ancient Egypt. The gods Isis and Osiris dominate the world of Sarastro and his fellow priests, and the ancient world's emphasis on the supernatural power of music lies behind the use of the magic flute itself as the opera's most important symbol.