Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791) was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical period. Despite his short life, his rapid pace of composition and proficiency from an early age resulted in more than 800 works representing virtually every Western classical genre of his time. Many of these compositions are acknowledged as pinnacles of the symphonic, concertante, chamber, operatic, and choral repertoire. Mozart is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music, with his music admired for its "melodic beauty, its formal elegance and its richness of harmony and texture". Born in Salzburg, Mozart showed prodigious ability from his earliest childhood. At age five, he was already competent on keyboard and violin, had begun to compose, and performed before European royalty.

The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte), K. 620, is an opera in two acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to a German libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder. The work is in the form of a Singspiel, a popular form during the time it was written that included both singing and spoken dialogue. The work premiered on 30 September 1791 at Schikaneder's theatre, the Freihaus-Theater auf der Wieden in Vienna, just two months before the composer's death. It was the last opera that Mozart composed. The opera was an outstanding success from its first performances, and remains a staple of the opera repertory to this day.

"Bewahret euch vor Weibertücken" ("Beware of women's tricks") is a warning sung by the two priests in the opera, advising the characters Tamino and Papageno to be cautious of female deceit as they face trials ahead. This line is part of a duet sung by the priests, serving as a crucial piece of advice to the protagonists about the dangers that may lie ahead, particularly regarding women's potential for deception. This phrase is considered a significant moment in the opera as it foreshadows the challenges Tamino and Papageno will face during their journey, emphasizing the need for vigilance and moral strength.

Source: Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magic_Flute).

Although originally composed for Soprano & Orchestra, I created this arrangement of the Aria: "Bewahret euch vor Weibertücken" (K.620 Act II No. 11) for Winds (Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, French Horn & Bassoon) & Strings (2 Violins, Viola, Cello & Bass).