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 popular works, is an enduring allegory about the dichotomy between good and evil. This famous work tells the story of a young prince who seeks true love, while another character, Papageno, acquires pleasures such as food and wine to achieve happiness (Sherrane). Mozart found it difficult to live successfully. Although he acquired wealth in his early years, his popularity waned towards the end of the 18th century. He became desperate and could no longer support his family of eight (Sherrane). In 1791, Emanuel Schikaneder proposed the idea of ​​composing The Magic Flute and served as a backbone for Mozart throughout the process. When the curtain rose on the evening of the premiere, Mozart realized the success his opera (Opera America Center) would have. With the success of The Magic Flute, Mozart was just beginning to stabilize financially when illness ended his life in December 1791. Contemporary scholars still debate Mozart's purpose in composing this work; it is unknown whether he completed this work due to his financial situation, a desire to spread his radical ideas, or his love of composition. Historians believe that Mozart created this opera solely to express his ideas about the German Enlightenment. The Enlightenment was known as “The Age of Reason,” a time when people began using logic to question preconceived theories. Mozart incorporates the idea of ​​reason, a key element of the Enlightenment, … into the center of the paper … wing of inferiority and diction of the piece.” The royal court did not believe that this opera was one of Mozart's most intricate works and disapproved of the Masonic symbolism, which detracted from the opera's success. However, the piece's reputation quickly changed. In October 1791, 24 performances were given and in November 1792 the hundredth performance (CPR) was announced. According to a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, several composers have recreated the Magic Flute and adapted it to different cultures. Today, many modified and translated versions of the Magic Flute (MIT) exist. A true masterpiece, The Magic Flute never fails to enchant audiences. Mozart created 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.