Magic flute
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"For all its richness and profundity, The Magic Flute is based on a very simple fairy-tale plot. Tamino, a young prince, sets out to rescue the young princess Pamina and to win her hand. Pamina is the daughter of Astrafiammante, the Queen of the Night, and has been abducted by Sarastro, the High Priest of a mysterious Brotherhood and the arch-enemy of her mother. In the first scene, Tamino is sent on his quest by Astrafiammante and her three Ladies, who have rescued him from a terrible monster. Papageno, a simple bird catcher, goes along as his companion. The Ladies give them musical instruments to protect them from the dangers ahead -- a magic flute for Tamino and magic chimes for Papageno; they also appoint three Spirits as gu ides and advisors."--Page 1.
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Act One: The Quest for Love -- Intermission -- Act Two: The Quest for Truth