I had to write something for a concert whose theme was all about magic, so naturally Mozart’s opera “The Magic Flute” had to be represented. Instead of arranging just the overture or creating a medley of famous arias, I wanted this piece to stand on its own as an organic whole. Even if you don’t know your Queen of the Night aria from Papageno’s “Der Vogelfånger bin ich ja” I think you’ll enjoy this sampler of Mozart’s great work.