Enjoy this joyful throwback: Rolando Villazón sings Papageno’s playful aria, “A cuddly wife or sweetheart,” alongside artists of The Metropolitan Opera during the final dress rehearsal of Julie Taymor’s spectacular production of The Magic Flute. Conducted by Jane Glover, this scene captures the humor, heart, and visual magic that make the opera a perennial favorite.
Taymor’s acclaimed staging returns to the Met beginning December 11, 2025, offering families the perfect holiday escape into a fantastical world of color, creatures, and Mozart’s timeless score. Make The Magic Flute part of your season’s celebrations and book your tickets by visiting the show page below.