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
The Magic Flute bring in food, the magic flute, and the bells, sent from Sarastro (Trio: ""). Tamino begins to play the flute, which summons Pamina. She tries to speak with him, but Tamino, bound by his vow of silence, cannot answer her, and Pamina begins to believe that he no longer loves her. (Aria: "") She leaves in despair. "Scene 5: The pyramids" The priests celebrate Tamino's successes so far, and pray that he will succeed and become worthy of their order (Chorus: ""). Pamina is brought in and Sarastro instructs Pamina and Tamino to bid each other farewell before the greater