Teatro Regio Torino photo Edoardo Piva
“To be human and good – and to forgive without selfishness”: this Enlightenment message closes Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio – a work where themes like kidnapping, slavery, and threats of execution are wrapped in comedic timing and dazzling music. Often seen as a precursor to The Magic Flute, this opera has its own distinct identity. The Orient it imagines is not mystical, but theatrical – exaggerated, absurd, and witty, in the 18th-century style of “turquerie”.
Musically, it shifts between heartfelt sincerity and vocal fireworks: Konstanze’s coloratura arias test any soprano’s limits, Osmin’s low notes are comedic gold, and the orchestration is rich with lively details. Though Emperor Joseph II famously remarked “Too many notes, dear Mozart!”, the 1782 Vienna premiere was a triumphant success – and the opera remains a favorite today.
In this new production at Teatro Regio, the elegant and vibrant staging from the Opéra Royal de Versailles is brought to life by French actor and director Michel Fau. Gianluca Capuano, one of today’s most acclaimed conductors, leads the orchestra.
Plot and Background of Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Three young Europeans – Konstanze, her maid Blonde, and Pedrillo – have been kidnapped and sold as slaves to Turkish Pasha Selim. Konstanze’s fiancé, Belmonte, devises a plan to rescue them, aided by Pedrillo. The opera blends real danger with comic misunderstandings – especially with the grumpy guard Osmin and the lovers’ emotional tests.
In the climactic finale, the escape fails and the prisoners are brought before Selim. Yet instead of punishment, he grants mercy – embodying the Enlightenment ideal that evil should not be met with evil. Mozart’s score fuses vocal brilliance and dramatic expression in a work that is both entertaining and morally resonant.
Cast and Creative Team of Die Entführung aus dem Serail
German Singspiel in three acts
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto by Johann Gottlieb Stephanie the Younger
based on from the drama Belmonte und Constanze by Christoph Friedrich Bretzner
World première:
Vienna, Burgtheater, 07/16/1782
Overtitles in italian/german
Orchestra and Chorus Teatro Regio Torino
Staging Opéra Royal de Versailles
The Artists
Conductor • Gianluca Capuano
Staging • Michel Fau
Sets • Antoine Fontaine
Costumes • David Belogou
Lights • Joël Fabing
Chorus master • Ulisse Trabacchin
assistant to director • Tristan Gouaillier
CAST
Konstanze • Olga Pudova (8, 11, 14, 16), Sofia Fomina (9, 15)
Belmonte • Alasdair Kent (8, 11, 14, 16), Anthony Leon (9, 15)
Blonde • Leonor Bonilla (8, 11, 14, 16), Eleonora Bellocci (9, 15)
Pedrillo • Patrick Vogel (8, 11, 14, 16), Manuel Günther (9, 15)
Osmin • Wilhelm Schwinghammer (8, 11, 14, 16), Patrick Guetti (9, 15)
Selim • Florian Carove
Booking Process
Music trip to Turin for 3 days / 2 nights with premium tickets for the opera “Die Entführung aus dem Serail” . The highlight of the trip is a visit to the renowned Teatro Regio on the second evening to experience a spectacular performance in a historic setting with international stars. You can choose between the Essential and Superior Package.
Each travel package will be composed according to your wishes. Follow the booking process:
- Select a Date
- Press “Add to cart” and “Send Request”
- When we receive your booking request, you will get an individual offer with some hotels to choose from. Only after your decision, we send you a travel contract to confirm the booking.
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Performance Dates Die Entführung aus dem Serail
2025-11-06 ... 2025-11-16
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