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Opera Grand Rapids
The Betty Van Andel Opera Center
1320 East Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI
616.451.2741

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THE MAGIC FLUTE
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
7:30pm, February 3 & 4, 2012, DeVos Performance Hall
Conducted & Directed by Artistic Director Robert Lyall with the Grand Rapids Symphony

Escape with the whole family to ancient Egypt in this fantasy driven opera. The Queen of the Night, ancient Greek gods, the Temple of Light, snake-killing ladies, and the Wicked Sorcerer all serve as instruments of musical magic in this classic opera. Inspired by Freemason lore and full of amazing arias, Mozart’s breathtaking score will leave you spellbound. Click to find your tickets online now Opera Box Office: 616.451.2741 • Performance details, parking & directions • Explore with the Grand Rapids Public Library's Virtual Bookbag • Read the story of the opera (synopsis)
The Magic Flute Audio Preview Listen as Artistic Director Robert Lyall explores the story, music, history and characters of the opera.To listen click on the links below or right click and "save as" to put these mp3 files into itunes. • The Magic Flute Preview • The Magic Flute Preview Act I • The Magic Flute Preview Act II Thank you to our Podcast Sponsor! Narrated by Robert Lyall Script by Claire Root-Benson and Robert Lyall Recorded at Sound Post Studios, Grand Rapids, MI Royce Music Distribution	Click here to watch video on youtube
	The Magic Flute Cast (in order of vocal appearance)
	Tamino Norman Shankle
	First Lady Kathryn Stieler
	Second Lady Sara Emerson
	Third Lady Heather Marie Benson
	Papageno Kevin Burdette
	Queen of the Night Emily Hindrichs
	Monostatos Kyle Stevens
	Pamina Sarah Jane McMahon
	First Genie Michelle Buck
	Second Genie Jenna Buck
	Third Genie Katrina Baker
	Speaker of the Temple Priest & Armed Man Hank Ottens
	Sarastro Tom McNichols
	Papagena Lily Guerrero
	Priest/Armed Man William Reed
	Casting is subject to change without refunds.

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