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The Magic Flute: Mozart's last opera
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Mozart: 15 facts about the great composer
1. The Magic Flute: Mozart's last opera
The Magic Flute was the last opera Mozart composed, it was premiered on 30th September 1791 - roughly three months before he died. Mozart himself conducted the orchestra, while the librettist, Emanuel Schikaneder, sang the role of Papageno.
