![]() ![]() But in order to prove himself worthy of the role, and of Pamina, Tamino must first undergo several rigorous trials. Sarastro sees Tamino as a future leader of his people, who are in the midst of a grave crisis. Pamina and Tamino see one another for the first time, and fall into a passionate embrace. Papageno’s chimes come to their aid, allowing the bird-catcher and Pamina to escape. But they are intercepted and detained by Monostatos. Pamina and Papageno hear Tamino’s flute and hasten to find him. ![]() Heartened by the news that Pamina is alive, Tamino begins playing his flute it reveals its magical properties by bringing the forest to life. There, he meets a priest who explains to him that it is the Queen of Night who is evil, not Sarastro. Meanwhile the three spirits have led Prince Tamino to Sarastro’s Temple. Sarastro’s slave Monostatos pursues Pamina but is frightened away by Papageno, who tells Pamina that he and Tamino have come to rescue her. Additionally, three spirits, acting as guardians and advisors, will lead the way. The Prince is given a magic flute and Papageno a set of magic chimes as protection the instruments have a way of charming both man and beast. Tamino is instantly smitten and the Queen of Night arrives to secure his promise that he will do everything in his power to rescue Pamina from Sarastro’s stronghold. The Ladies return to give Tamino a portrait of the Queen of Night’s daughter Pamina, who has been kidnapped by the evil Sarastro. When Tamino comes to, he is approached by the bird-catcher Papageno. He faints and is saved by the Queen of Night’s three Ladies. Chased by a serpent, Prince Tamino finds himself in an unknown land. ![]()
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