The Abduction from the Seraglio
Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Synopsis
Singspiel in three acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The German libretto is by Gottlieb Stephanie, based on Christoph Friedrich Bretzner's Belmont und Constanze, oder Die Entführung aus dem Serail. The plot concerns the attempt of the hero Belmonte, assisted by his servant Pedrillo, to rescue his beloved Konstanze from the seraglio of Pasha Selim. The work premiered on 16 July 1782 at the Vienna Burgtheater, with the composer conducting.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 2002
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- Original Title
- Die Entführung aus dem Serail
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
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What is The Abduction from the Seraglio about?
Singspiel in three acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The German libretto is by Gottlieb Stephanie, based on Christoph Friedrich Bretzner's Belmont und Constanze, oder Die Entführung aus dem Serail. The plot concerns the attempt of the hero Belmonte, assisted by his servant Pedrillo, to rescue his beloved Konstanze from the seraglio of Pasha Selim. The work premiered on 16 July 1782 at the Vienna Burgtheater, with the composer conducting.
Who directed The Abduction from the Seraglio?
The Abduction from the Seraglio was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Abduction from the Seraglio?
The principal cast of The Abduction from the Seraglio includes Markus John, Eva Mei, Patrizia Ciofi, Rainer Trost, Mehrzad Montazeri.
When was The Abduction from the Seraglio released and how long is it?
The Abduction from the Seraglio was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.