The Mozart Festival Opera comes to UNH’s Johnson Theatre Wednesday, April 5, at 7 p.m. with its production of Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Mozart Festival Opera, the sister company of Teatro Lirico D’Europa, made its U.S. debut in November 2003 with a production of Don Giovanni. The mission of the new company, which uses the same orchestra and chorus as Teatro Lirico D'Europa (the Sofia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus), is to provide a touring opera showcase for American and European operatic artists together. All of the soloists are professionals with international experience who have performed major roles with important companies in the United States and Europe.

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) is an enchanting story about a hero’s journey, a quest for true love and a struggle between good and evil. It is a perfect vehicle to introduce both children and adults alike to the world of opera. A story full of mystical symbolism, fantasy characters, and beautiful German folk melodies, performed in German with English super titles. American Maestro J. Ernest Green  conducts the Sofia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

Tickets, priced at $50 general admission, $47 faculty/staff and senior citizens, $20 for youth, are available at the MUB box office at 2-2290 Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or online at www.unh.edu/celebrity.