Conductor

**Event: The Magic Flute by Opera North**

**Dates:** 27 September 2024 - 29 March 2025

**Venues:**
- Leeds Grand Theatre
- Newcastle Theatre Royal
- The Lowry, Salford Quays
- Theatre Royal, Nottingham
- Hull New Theatre

**Overview:**
Opera North presents a captivating production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's timeless opera, "The Magic Flute." This enchanting performance, directed by James Brining and featuring a colorful design by Colin Richmond alongside imaginative video by Douglas O’Connell, invites audiences into a world where the lines between day and night blur in the quest for love and truth.

**Synopsis:**
Join Prince Tamino in his adventurous quest to rescue Pamina, the daughter of the Queen of the Night, from the clutches of Sarastro, the Priest of the Sun. With the help of Papageno, the bird-catcher, and a magical flute, they navigate a world filled with trials, discovering that things are not always as they seem. Mozart's masterpiece combines heart-melting arias, dazzling vocal fireworks, and a story celebrating the reconciling power of music and imagination.

**Cast & Creative Highlights:**
- Pamina: Claire Lees / Soraya Mafi
- Tamino: Egor Zhuravskii / Trystan Llŷr Griffiths
- Queen of the Night: Anna Dennis
- Sarastro: Msimelelo Mbali / Justin Hopkins
- Papageno: Emyr Wyn Jones
- Papagena: Pasquale Orchard
- Conductors: Christoph Koncz, Oliver Rundell, Patrick Lange, Emilia Hoving

**Accessibility:**
The production offers BSL interpreted and audio-described performances, ensuring an inclusive experience for all audience members.

**Running Time:** Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes, including one interval.

**Language:** Sung in English with English subtitles.

**Ticket Information:**
Prices start from £16, with digital and printed programs available for purchase. Season Ticket Packages and discounts for under 30s and opera newcomers are available. Booking fees may apply.

**Special Notes:**
- Priority booking and specific performance dates for audio-described and signed performances are available.
- Become a Friend of Opera North for early access to tickets and exclusive benefits.

For more information and to book your tickets, visit Opera North's official website. Join us for a magical journey through Mozart's "The Magic Flute" and experience the power of music and imagination like never before.

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