The Magic Flute also acknowledge an influence of Freemasonry. For detailed discussion of sources see , as well as "Libretto of The Magic Flute". In composing the opera, Mozart evidently kept in mind the skills of the singers intended for the premiere, which included both virtuoso and ordinary comic actors asked to sing for the occasion. Thus, the vocal lines for Papageno—sung by Schikaneder himself—and Monostatos (Johann Joseph Nouseul) are often stated first in the strings so the singer can find his pitch, and are frequently doubled by instruments. In contrast, Mozart's sister-in-law Josepha Hofer, who premiered the role of the Queen of
Symphony, K. 208+102 (Mozart) Symphony, K. 208+102 (Mozart) The Symphony in C major "No. 52", K. 208+102, was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1775. The first two movements are from the opera "Il re pastore", K. 208, and the last movement, K. 102/213c, was composed separately. The movements are played one after another without a break. \relative c" { </score> The symphony is scored for two flutes, two oboes, two horns, two trumpets and strings. The flutes are silent for the third movement. The symphony consists of the following movements: The first movement is the overture of the opera "Il re pastore", while