The Timeless Allure of The Magic Flute

Music Academy of the West Brings Acclaimed Opera to the Granada

MAGIC MOZART: John Brancy will sing Papageno and Julie Adams will sing Pamina in the Music Academy's upcoming production of The Magic Flute.

Everybody loves The Magic Flute. It’s one of the most produced operas in the world and one of the most accessible, with magical effects, fairy-tale characters, and a soaring score that dazzles and delights.

But what, exactly, is it about?

“It’s a surprisingly complicated question,” said David Paul, who is directing the Music Academy of the West’s new production, which runs Friday night and Sunday afternoon in the Granada Theatre. “There are a lot of storylines, themes, and ideas in play.”