The Abduction from the Seraglio
Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail
Synopsis
Without question, this is an incredibly bizarre production. The revised storyline makes little sense, and there is a surprising amount of violence and sexual innuendo. However, the singers are superb, both vocally and in regard to their stage presence and acting, the orchestra plays beautifully, the chorus is wonderful, and the set is as clever as it is strange. It's definitely not for purists, or for someone new to this particular opera. But for someone who's seen Die Entfuhrung before, and is familiar enough with the original story to not miss it, watching Belmonte, Constanze, Blonde, Pedrillo, and Osmin embark on an entirely new adventure -- and push the boundaries of good taste -- is rather enjoyable.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomáš Šimerda
- Original Title
- Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Production Studios
- Decca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomáš Šimerda
Department Leadership Roster
Tomáš Šimerda
Director
Gottfried Pilz
Costume Design
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What is The Abduction from the Seraglio about?
Without question, this is an incredibly bizarre production. The revised storyline makes little sense, and there is a surprising amount of violence and sexual innuendo. However, the singers are superb, both vocally and in regard to their stage presence and acting, the orchestra plays beautifully, the chorus is wonderful, and the set is as clever as it is strange. It's definitely not for purists, or for someone new to this particular opera. But for someone who's seen Die Entfuhrung before, and is familiar enough with the original story to not miss it, watching Belmonte, Constanze, Blonde, Pedrillo, and Osmin embark on an entirely new adventure -- and push the boundaries of good taste -- is rather enjoyable.
Who directed The Abduction from the Seraglio?
The Abduction from the Seraglio was directed by Tomáš Šimerda.
Who stars in The Abduction from the Seraglio?
The principal cast of The Abduction from the Seraglio includes Laura Aikin, Charles Castronovo, Valentina Farcas, Franz Hawlata, Dieter Kerschbaum.
When was The Abduction from the Seraglio released and how long is it?
The Abduction from the Seraglio was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.