Wild Arts to perform Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ at The Apex

Critically acclaimed new opera company, Wild Arts (pictured above) bring Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” to The Apex, in Bury St Edmunds, later this month.

Mozart’s score comes alive in this new production, sung in English by singers from major opera houses, with a chamber orchestra of 10 musicians.

“The Magic Flute” is the perfect introduction to opera – it’s fun, magical and full of hummable tunes.

In a dream-like world, the (nearly) heroic Tamino is shown a portrait of the Queen of the Night’s daughter, Pamina, who has been abducted by Sarastro. Tamino immediately falls in love and vows to rescue his new beloved.

The Queen of the Night gives Tamino a magic flute which has the power to turn sorrow to joy, and hapless bird-catcher Papageno (who is sent along for the ride) receives a set of magic bells for protection. But working out who is good, and who is trustworthy, turns out to be trickier than either of them imagine.

With a mission to make music accessible and enjoyable for everyone, Wild Arts is a new company bringing top quality, fun and enjoyable opera to venues. The production is directed by James Hurley (who has directed for ENO, Glyndebourne and Opera North) and conducted by Wild Arts’ artistic director Orlando Jopling.

“The Magic Flute’ production is at The Apex on Thursday, June 27, at 7.30pm.  See www.theapex.co.uk or ring 01284 758000 for tickets. Or visit The Apex box office in Charter Square Bury St Edmunds.