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MSU Opera presents 'The Magic Flute'

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The Michigan State University Opera Theatre is presenting Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” starting Friday night in the newly renovated Fairchild Theatre.The vocalists are directed by MSU Professor of Voice Melanie Helton, and MSU Director of Orchestras Kevin Noe leads the orchestra.

Current State’s Melissa Benmark talked to Noe about his first time leading “The Magic Flute.”  Noe says that physically, it's "the hardest thing we ever do".

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