On September 28, 1791, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart completed his penultimate piece with the support of Emanuel Schikaneder, a well-known theatrical figure. The premiere took place two days after Mozart completed this work (Kennedy Center). The Magic Flute, one of Mozart's most beloved works, is an enduring allegory on the dichotomy between good and evil. This well-known opera tells the story of a young prince who searches for true love, while another character, Papageno, acquires pleasures like food and wine to become happy (Sherrane). Mozart found it difficult to live successfully. Although he gained wealth during his early years, his popularity declined towards the end of the 18th century. He became desperate and could no longer support his family of eight (Sharrane). In 1791, Emanuel Schikaneder proposed the idea of ​​composing The Magic Flute, and it served as Mozart's backbone throughout the process. When the curtain rose on opening night, Mozart realized how successful his opera would be (Opera America Center). With the success of The Magic Flute, Mozart was just beginning to regain financial stability when an illness ended his life in December 1791. Contemporary scholars still debate Mozart's purpose in composing this opera; they do not know whether he produced this work because of his financial situation, his desire to spread his radical ideas, or his love for composition. Historians believe that Mozart created this work solely to express his ideas about the German Enlightenment. The Enlightenment was known as the “Age of Reason,” a time when people began to use logic to challenge preconceived theories. Mozart integrates the idea of ​​reason, a key element of the Enlightenment, ...... middle of paper ...... wing to inferiority and the diction of the piece. The royal court did not believe this opera to be one of Mozart's most complex works and disapproved of Masonic symbolism, which harmed the opera's success. However, the coin's reputation quickly turned around. In October 1791, 24 performances were given and in November 1792, the 100th performance was announced (CPR). According to a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, different composers have recreated The Magic Flute and adapted it to different cultures. Today, there are many modified and translated versions of The Magic Flute (MIT). A true masterpiece, The Magic Flute continues to enchant the public. Mozart designed this opera in the hope of making a profit, and he succeeds. Conductors, musicians and historians never tire of exploring the richness of this well-known piece..