Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Printed scarf made in 100% silk twill with hand-rolled edges.
This signature Allan Virgo piece is a captivating, abstract collage artwork inspired by Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Opera Synopsis: Die Zauberflöte, or The Magic Flute, is Mozart’s enchanting final opera, a dazzling blend of music, mystery, and spoken drama. With a German libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder, it belongs to the genre of Singspiel—where laughter, magic, and heartfelt song intertwine. Premiering just two months before Mozart’s untimely death, this masterpiece feels like his parting gift to the world: a fairytale filled with trials, love, and the triumph of light over darkness.
In a mythical realm between sun and moon, Prince Tamino is saved from a serpent by the Queen of the Night’s ladies, who enlist him to rescue the Queen’s daughter, Pamina, from the supposed villain Sarastro. Given a magic flute and accompanied by the comical bird catcher Papageno with his silver bells, Tamino sets out, only to discover that Sarastro is in fact wise and benevolent, while the Queen is driven by vengeance. As Tamino and Pamina fall in love, they are subjected to trials of silence, faith, and endurance to prove their virtue, while Papageno bungles his way toward finding a mate in the playful Papagena. Ultimately, Tamino and Pamina triumph together through courage and steadfastness, Papageno gains his longed-for companion, and the Queen of the Night and her followers are vanquished, leaving Sarastro’s brotherhood to celebrate the victory of love, wisdom, and harmony.
Dimensions: 21" x 69"
Due to the hand-rolled edges, actual dimensions may vary slightly.