Coming off viewings of Michael Powell’s "Tales of Hoffmann" (1951) and "Bluebeard's Castle" (1963), I decided to check this out... Of course, the vocal performances aren’t up to the level of Norman Foster or Robert Rounseville, but there is one thing they share. This isn't a traditional opera; it’s a filmed version – and it’s clearly intended for a younger audience who would probably rather avoid two hours of Mozart in German any more than they'd want to have their teeth worked on. I think that’s what makes it worthwhile. Casting the attractive Jack Wolfe (doesn’t he resemble Thomas Sangster?) is sure to grab attention. He plays "Tim," seventeen years old, who starts at a renowned music school nestled high in the Alps. Completely new to the place, he only has a little bit of confidence and a book that belonged to his deceased father. He receives a rather cool reception from the musically pretentious students – including Professor “Lomgbow” (F. Murray Abraham, appearing sparingly) – but his roommate "Paolo" (Ellie Courtiour) turns out to be alright, and he connects with "Sophie" (Niamh McCormack) while listening to "Jackson 5" on their headphones. He also finds that the book reveals a forgotten passage leading into the world of “The Magic Flute.” Provided he goes through it each night at three o'clock, he’ll be able to experience the story alongside "Papageno" (Iwan Rheon), "Pamina" (Asha Banks), and confront the "Queen of the Night" (Sabine Devieilhe). To protect himself, he’s been given a flute and now has to learn how to use it effectively. It's definitely a simplified version, and the English language’s fondness for rhyme can occasionally hold back the libretto, but overall it’s an engaging blend of contemporary teen drama interwoven with some of the darker, funnier, and more unsettling elements from the original story. The music is lively, and the cast – especially Devieilhe – perform the songs adequately enough that I would encourage anyone interested to experience it live on stage. It's not a masterpiece, but it’s a respectable attempt that might just introduce this wonderful art form to a new generation of Taylor Swift listeners.

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