The Magic Flute is a singspiel: an opera form characterized by both singing and speaking. In it, the Queen of the Night convinces Prince Tamino to save her daughter Pamina from the high priest Sarastro. The opera begins as any fairy tale: damsel in distress, evil sorcerer holding her against her will, and prince charming saving the day. The second act diverges from this fairytale format. The Prince and Princess endure many trials together, but will they end up together in their perfect fairytale ending?

Check out this glorious performance of the Queen of the Night Aria performed by Diana Damrau!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpVV9jShEzU

On her journey to become one of the most celebrated voices on the planet, Lilliet Berne is offered the chance to be engraved into history: the leading role in an opera written specifically for her voice. When she realizes the opera is an account of her own secret past, she knows she was deceived by one of four people. To find the person who sold her out, Lilliet must overcome her former life by taking on multiple identities, navigating a world of politics, and accepting the patronage of unwanted, obsessive lovers. She has one of the most unique, exquisite voices ever heard, but will her unearthed past be the end of her career…or her? You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby, as eAudio on OverDrive/Libby or as eBook on Hoopla.