Sendak, Mozart, and The Magic Flute
About This Event
Live event at The Morgan Library & Museum
About The Magic Flute(opera)
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Mozart’s *The Magic Flute* is a German Singspiel in two acts, moving between spoken dialogue and set-piece arias as it follows Tamino and Pamina through trials that test loyalty, fear, and the uses of power. Premiered in Vienna in 1791, it became a durable repertory work, and New York has long treated it as a common reference point in both opera houses and chamber-scale stagings. Current NYC presentations span Amore Opera, The Morgan Library & Museum, and 92NY, with ties to artists including Mozart and Maurice Sendak. One reason it matters is its plainspoken blend of popular theater and complex musical craft.
About the Artists
Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator whose work reshaped the visual language of children’s literature, from *Where the Wild Things Are* to later, darker fables. Raised in a Polish-Jewish family marked by Holocaust loss, he carried that history into images where wonder sits close to danger.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Step into the enchanting world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a timeless maestro whose compositions continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Known for his extraordinary ability to blend melodic beauty with intricate harmony, Mozart's work transcends time, finding a vibrant home in New York City's cultural tapestry.