Southland Symphony Orchestra Presents SSO Opera! Mozart's The Magic Flute

ONTARIO, Calif. - EntSun -- SSO Opera! Mozart's The Magic Flute
A Most Magical Event

Ontario, California — The Southland Symphony Orchestra and Chorus proudly invites the community to experience the wonder, beauty, and enchantment of opera with a special fully staged production of Mozart's beloved masterpiece, The Magic Flute. This extraordinary SSO Opera event takes place on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM at Bethel Congregational Church UCC, located at 536 N. Euclid Avenue, on the southeast corner of Euclid Avenue and F Street.

Under the baton of Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, founder and music director of the Southland Symphony Orchestra, this magical afternoon brings together dazzling vocal soloists, the Southland Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, and a timeless story filled with humor, adventure, and hope. Michal Dawson Connor serves as Artistic Director for the production.

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Audiences of all ages will delight in Mozart's unforgettable music and fairy-tale storytelling, featuring heroic trials, lyrical love, and the iconic Queen of the Night arias—all performed by an outstanding cast of principal singers:

Principal Cast

• Daniel Ramon — Tamino
• Julia Hwang — Pamina
• Thalia Moore — Queen of the Night
• Phil Meyer — Sarastro
• Lee Conger — Monostatos
• Matthew Cook — Papageno
• Trisha Rivera-Owens — Papagena

The Three Ladies

• Holly Price
• April Crane
• Tiffany Carmel Lake

Eli Katz joins the cast as the First Priest.

This special opera event promises a rich, immersive musical experience—perfect for longtime opera lovers and first-time attendees alike.

Parking is available behind the church, in nearby public lots, and via street parking.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now, and early purchase is strongly recommended, as this performance is expected to sell out.

For tickets visit https://givebutter.com/c/SSOMESSIAH25

For additional information, please visit www.southlandsymphony.org.