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The Magic Flute’s all
pervading themes of love and betrayal, reward and retribution, coupled with the
encompassing power of Mozart’s brilliant score have given rise to a motion
picture set during Mozart’s 250th birthday celebration year. Young virtuoso
singer Tom is cast against his better judgment in the lead role of Tamino in the
staging of The Magic Flute in Salzburg. Cast opposite Tom as Pamina, is a
mysterious diva from Eastern Europe - a mysterious diva with whom Tom quickly
falls in love. Nothing is as it seems and we soon learn that Tom’s mysterious
love interest is being held against her will in a lavish palace. Famed
musicologist Dr. Richard Nagel has been forced to train her in The Magic Flute’s
arias. Sensing the danger that the diva is in, Dr. Nagel knows he must help her.
He must shape her into the most mesmerizing Pamina Salzburg has ever heard. But
the diva disappears, jeopardizing the premiere of the production and Tom’s world
careens out of control. He enters a world of intrigue and danger that is
reflected in his on stage role in Mozart’s classic fairytale. Tom finds his life
and fortunes held hostage, as he is forced into a perilous world in order to
save his co-star. It’s a world that is exotic, thrilling and beautiful. |
