Remembrance of Things Past 2: Within a Budding Grove

The story begins as the Queen of the Night sets Prince Tamino on a quest to rescue her daughter, Pamina from the evil Sarastro. On the way, he meets the bird-catcher Papageno, who is persuaded to help Tamino in his quest. Tamino1s spiritual quest is counterpoised with Papageno1s own earthly search for his one true love, Papagena. Both couples strivings are juxtaposed with the eternal conflict between Sarastro and the Queen of the Night.