University of Idaho
Opera Workshop
presents
The Magic Flute
Music by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Original text by Emanuel Schikaneder
and
Carl Ludwig Giesecke
English translation by
Ruth and Thomas Martin
with
University of Idaho Opera Orchestra
Friday, April 1, 2022
Sunday, April 3, 2022
7:30 p.m.
University Auditorium
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PROGRAM
Act I
Queen of the Night’s Domain
Intermission
Act II
Sarastro’s Temple of Light
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SUMMARY
Act I – Queen of the Night’s Domain
Our story begins in a land near Egypt. The young Prince Tamino runs for his life with a massive
serpent on his heels. Exhausted and far from home, Tamino collapses. Suddenly, three young
warrior women appear, the attendants to the Queen of the Night. They successfully kill the
horrible reptile then leave to inform the Queen of the Night about the young man. Tamino
awakens to Papageno, the official bird catcher for the Queen of the Night. The boastful Papageno
is temporarily punished by the Three Ladies who have returned with a picture of the Queen’s
daughter, Pamina. Suddenly, the day turns to night and the Queen of the Night appears. The
powerful and mysterious queen tells Tamino the tragic tale of Pamina’s kidnapping by the evil
priest, Sarastro. The queen pleads with Tamino to rescue the princess, and if successful, he will
be rewarded with marriage to Pamina. To ensure success, Tamino is given a magic flute,
Papageno is given a set of magic bells, and three young spirits will guide them to the Temple.
Tamino and Papageno lose each other on the way to the Temple. Papageno, however, by
accident, happens upon Pamina and rescues her from the wicked Monostatos. In the meantime,
Tamino finds the doors to the Temple, but is not let inside. Cornered again by Monostatos,
Pamina and Papageno get away after Papageno plays his magic bells. Now free of their foes, the
two race to the doors of the temple just in time to hear the sound of trumpets announcing the
arrival of the high priest, Sarastro. The large gates open. Papageno and Pamina are presented
with Sarastro and a chorus of people. Monostatos suddenly rushes in with Tamino. Sarastro
declares that the new arrivals are welcome but must first be veiled and purified. All enter the
great temple.
Act II – Sarastro’s Temple of Light
Sarastro, in the Great Hall, evokes the strength of the Egyptian gods, Isis and Osiris. He tells the
gathering of priests that Tamino and Papageno will undergo initiation rites. In a dark dungeon of
the temple, priests inform Tamino and Papageno that they must not eat anything and must remain
silent as part of their initiation rites. Out of nowhere, the Three Ladies appear. They tell the two
captives that the Queen of the Night will be arriving soon to release them. Tamino and Papageno
refuse to speak.
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In another room of the temple, Pamina sleeps. The sinister Monostatos sneaks into her chambers
to steal a kiss but runs away with the sudden appearance of the Queen of the Night. Pamina,
overjoyed to see her mother, is dismayed when her mother gives her a dagger and orders her to
kill Sarastro. The queen disappears. Sarastro enters to find the desperate Pamina. He tries to
console her, telling her that he is not interested in vengeance and hate, but that he honors love
and forgiveness.
Tamino and Papageno, still in the temple dungeon, are discovered by Pamina. Keeping his vow
of silence, Tamino does not speak to her. Misunderstanding his actions as coldness, she leaves
devastated. A priest enters. Tamino must leave to prepare for his final two trials: the trials of fire
and water. Papageno, left alone, is visited by a flirtatious old lady who gives him a glass of
water. The old lady transforms into the young and beautiful Papagena then immediately
disappears.
Morning is breaking. The Three Spirits enter admiring the freshness of the dawn, for the Queen
of the Night’s wicked empire is coming to an end. Soon the sun will shine, and all will be free
from her evil reign. Pamina enters as if in a trance, holding her mother’s dagger. The three spirits
stop her from hurting herself, explain that Tamino does love her, and emphasize that they must
hurry to meet him. Tamino, ready to begin the trials of fire and water reunites with Pamina. The
two face the trials of water and fire together, protected by the power of the magic flute.
In another room of the Temple, the Queen of the Night, Monostatos, and the Three Ladies enter
alone, thinking that they have won. To their surprise, thunder resonates in the chamber. The
earth opens up, and they are all swallowed by the hole, never to be seen again.
In the garden, Papageno, after desperately trying to find Papagena, has lost hope, and talks of
hanging himself. The Three Spirits save him and remind him that if he uses his magic bells,
Papagena will appear.
In the Great Hall, all rejoice. The Queen of the Night has been defeated. Sarastro declares, “The
sun’s radiant glory has vanquished the night, The powers of darkness have yielded to light.”
CAST (in order of appearance)
Tamino, an Egyptian Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Derek Carson
1st Lady, attendant of the Queen of the Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zoë Miller
2nd Lady, attendant of the Queen of the Night . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Codi Linafelter
3rd Lady, attendant of the Queen of the Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sally Cross
Papageno, a bird catcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gracen Atkinson
The Queen of the Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kaitlyn Atchison
Monostatos, servant of Sarastro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frank Bowers
Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alisa Toy*
Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryn Navarrete**
1st Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaitlyn Green
2nd Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Katie Seelmeyer
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3rd Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kyla Moore
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Derek Renzelman
Sarastro, High Priest of the Temple of Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Klement
2nd Priest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Geno Diaz
3rd Priest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryson Smith
Old Woman/Papagena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alleluyah Vance
[Papageno (cover) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Derek Renzelman]
[Sarastro (cover) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryson Smith]
*Friday Evening Performance/**Sunday Evening Performance
Chorum d’Or Tenor Bass Ensemble
Conner Coffland
Izak Lohrke
Scott Milner
Dylan Shepler
Preston Sleight
Treble Chorus
Nina Altsuler
Emily Bren
Karin Falk
Emma Griewe
Perla Guttierez
Alex Johnson
Sam Laramie
Alaylia Norton
Lucy Streeby
Megan Wood
Zedrial Sylpaeos
Animal Children
Lila Drennen
Langston Edwards
Aubree Riddlemose
Mettea Otto
Grayson Root
Eliza See
Felicity Snyder
Evelyn Stephens
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University of Idaho Opera Orchestra
Violin I Flute Trumpet
Olivia Dow Carlee Vigesaa Benjamin Pinkham**
Avery Reneau Ben Moreno Matthew Gomez
Darian Burkhart Rhawnwen Jones**
Oboe
Violin II Luke West Trombone
Kathryn Frostenson Avery Pierce-Garnett Jacob Williams
Noah Rieth Henry Jensen
Eric Thorsteinson Clarinet Ethan Spradling
Christian Robison
Viola Gabriella Woozley French Horn
Hugo Weyand Kaytlin Hoyem
Brigham Fowler Bassoon Clarisse Finman
Oliver Blumenstein
Cello Javier Rodriguez*
Maya Monteblanco Timpani/Percussion
Miranda Wilson* Spencer Smith
Ash Fershee
Bass Marlee Finner
K.C. Isaman
Cody Bloodsworth Elias
Paxton *LHSOM Faculty
**Students not enrolled in
orchestra
Production Teams
Producer and Conductor: Christopher Pfund
Director: Lynette Pfund
Musical Coaching: Gustavo Castro-Ramirez
Opera Workshop Pianist: Abigail Silverberg
Production Manager: Codi Linafelter
Costume Design: Andy Ziegler and Lynette Pfund
Costumes: Ginger Sorensen
Set Design: Brindle Brundage
Set Pieces: Brindle Brundage and Jesse Dreikosen
Props: Lynette Pfund and Bryn Navarrete
Poster: Christopher Pfund
Special Thanks
UI Voice and Choral Faculty: Gustavo Castro-Ramirez, Daniel Bukvich, and David Klement
Piano Faculty: Roger McVey, Eneida Larti, Sam Welsh, and Kate Skinner
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LHSOM Director: Vanesa Sielert
University of Idaho Orchestra Director: Josh Skinner
Head of Design and Technology, Theater Arts Department: Jesse Dreikosen
Clinical Associate Professor & Costume Director: Ginger Sorensen
Piano Technician: Jon Anderson
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The use of all recording devices and cameras is strictly prohibited.
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