Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Abduction from the Seraglio

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Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Abduction from the Seraglio

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Abduction from the Seraglio" is a famous spectacle that is enigmatic and exotic at the same time - and just because of this it is not only perfect for the fantastic stage sets of the marionette theatre, but for Ustinov's winking presentation as well. Already in 1782 the Vienna audience was enchanted by the lyrical drama by which the new inhabitant Mozart presented himself as master of opera to the audience of the imperial city. On the one hand, "The Abduction of the Seraglio" is a subtle comedy, on the other hand it conveys important humanitarian values: the Europeans captured in an Ottoman palace are not saved by a military attack but by the generosity of the sovereign "Selim Bassa" - actually mortal enemy of the Habsburg monarchy which was at war with Turkey in Mozart's time!

Original Title

Salzburger Marionettentheater: Die Entführung aus dem Serail

Release Date

1995-01-01

Year

1995

Duration

1h 55m

Status

Released

Score

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Production

Cast

Peter Ustinov

Peter Ustinov

Narrator

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Peter Stanchina

Selim Bassa

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Ernst Haefliger

Belmonte

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Maria Stader

Konstanze

Rita Streich

Rita Streich

Blonde

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Martin Vantin

Pedrillo

Josef Greindl

Josef Greindl

Osmin