Hear the Metropolitan Opera's production of "The Magic Flute," Mozart's last opera, on Saturday at 12 p.m. on Classical IPR.
Duncan Ward conducts, making his Metropolitan Opera debut.
Julie Taymor, who directed Broadway's "The Lion King," led this year's production of "The Magic Flute."
Find out more about the opera on Classical Sprouts!
Based on "Le roi s'amuse" by Victor Hugo, the tragic opera explores themes like power, vengeance, sacrifice and parental love.
Listen on the air or stream the opera on the IPR app or website.
