The Magic Flute in Concert

Premiering mere months before Mozart’s untimely death, The Magic Flute is a story full of characters motivated by passion or by hate, but all in search of the ultimate truth. This celebrated opera is widely believed to be one of the most magically heart-stopping compositions ever written, featuring many recognisable melodies that have stood the test of time.

The Magic Flute in Concert is a concert performance, presenting a condensed version of Mozart’s enchanting opera. Some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s finest young operatic talent, choruses from Hawke’s Bay’s Festival Opera and members of Project Prima Volta join the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra on stage for this very special event.

Featuring New Zealand Aria Winner, Lexus Song Quest Finalist and Project Prima Volta graduate, Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono in the lead role of Tamino, with conductor José Aparicio and a cast of performers with links to the Hawke’s Bay region. The Magic Flute in Concert is a special fundraising concert to support Hawke’s Bay's Festival Opera after they were forced to cancel their full production of The Magic Flute due to the devastating weather events of early 2023.

All proceeds from this concert go to Festival Opera to support their work bring opera to communities in the Hawke’s Bay.