Queen of the Night
Fresco Opera Theatre
Masonic Center 301 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
press release: Fresco Opera presents this world premiere opera called, "The Queen of the Night." Mozart was given a gift from the immortals to bestow the world with "The Magic Flute" and it's up to us to tell the untold story that has been hidden in secret for over 200 years. The opera is steeped in Masonic symbolism, secret rituals, and lush musical melodies.
Synopsis
The Queen of the Night lives in the Realm of Night, a place of perpetual darkness. Sarastro, a sorcerer priest from the Realm of Day, enters her world and they fall in love. Their children, Papageno, Pamina, and The Three Ladies, are born from the shadows. They are stalked by Apophis the Serpent, an ancient denizen of the night who hates Day, and is jealous of the QUEENs feelings for Sarastro, and wants to destroy him. Apophis persuades a young prince from the borderlands named TAMINO to enter the Realm of Night on the promise of a reward if he will destroy Sarastro. Night and Day are at odds with each other and a storm of black magic awaits anyone that gets in the way of the Queen's happiness.
Location:
Madison Masonic Center
301 Wisconsin Ave
Dates & Times:
Thursday, April 5th @ 7pm
Friday, April 6th @ 8pm
Saturday, April 7th @ 8pm
Sunday, April 8th @ 2pm
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3320280
Cost:
$30 ($10 for Students & Teachers on the Thursday Performance)
$45 - VIP Premium Seating
$75 - Throne Seating in the Queen's Box