Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio) at the Teatro alla Scala in a production by Giorgio Strehler and the stage design by Luciano Damiani. Giorgio Strehler, a renowned Italian director, developed this production for the Salzburg Festival and later also performed it in Florence. His production is considered brilliant and groundbreaking in theater history. Strehler’s direction creates a balance of irony and tenderness, the production’s elegant silhouettes emphasize the interplay of arias and spoken dialogues, creating a poetic and enchanting atmosphere.
To breathe new life into this work, Thomas Guggeis, one of the most brilliant conductors of the new generation, will take the lead. Guggeis was previously Daniel Barenboim’s assistant in Berlin and will be General Music Director at the Frankfurt Opera from the 2023-2024 season. His expertise and fresh perspective promise a lively and dynamic interpretation of Mozart’s masterpiece.
“Die Entführung aus dem Serail” is an opera in three acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart . The action takes place in the Ottoman Empire and revolves around the rescue of a kidnapped woman and the conflicts between cultures.
The opera begins with the Spanish nobleman Belmonte and his servant Pedrillo arriving near the Seraglio. Belmonte is looking for his beloved Konstanze, who was kidnapped by pirates and taken to the seraglio of Pasha Selim. Belmonte hopes to free her and escape with her. He meets Blonde, Pedrillo’s lover, who has also been kidnapped and works as Konstanze’s maid.
In the seraglio, it turns out that Konstanze and Blonde are being held by Bassa Selim and his supervisor Osmin. Bassa Selim is in love with Konstanze and tries to win her over in his favor. Belmonte and Pedrillo disguise themselves and devise a plan to free their loved ones. With cunning and skill, they manage to deceive Osmin and free Konstanze and Blonde.
Meanwhile, relationships between the characters develop. Belmonte and Konstanze struggle with their love for each other, although they have to adapt to the circumstances. Pedrillo and Blonde, on the other hand, are happy about their reunion and plan their future together.
The climax of the opera is the confrontation between Bassa Selim and Belmonte. Instead of taking revenge, Pasha Selim shows generosity and forgives Belmonte and the others. He decides that true love and forgiveness are more important than revenge.
“The Abduction from the Seraglio” is a humorous and lively opera that explores diverse themes such as love, fidelity, cultural differences and forgiveness. With Mozart’s stirring music and captivating characters, it offers an entertaining yet thought-provoking experience for the audience.
Opera / Singspiel in 3 acts
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto by Christoph Friedrich Bretzner
reworked by Johann Gottlieb Stephanie the Younger
Teatro alla Scala Production
Teatro alla Scala Orchestra and Chorus
Conductor • Thomas Guggeis
Staging • Giorgio Strehler
Sets and Costumes • Luciano Damiani
Lights • Marco Filibeck
Selim • Sven-Eric Bechtolf
Konstanze • Jessica Pratt
Blonde • Jasmin Delfs
Belmonte • Daniel Behle
Pedrillo • Michael Laurenz
Osmin • Peter Rose
Mute servant • Marco Merlin
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"The Abduction from the Seraglio" at the Teatro alla Scala in a production by Giorgio Strehler and the stage design by Luciano Damiani. Thomas Guggeis, one of the most brilliant conductors of the new generation, will take the lead.
"The Abduction from the Seraglio" at the Teatro alla Scala in a production by Giorgio Strehler and the stage design by Luciano Damiani. Thomas Guggeis, one of the most brilliant conductors of the new generation, will take the lead.
"The Abduction from the Seraglio" at the Teatro alla Scala in a production by Giorgio Strehler and the stage design by Luciano Damiani. Thomas Guggeis, one of the most brilliant conductors of the new generation, will take the lead.
"The Abduction from the Seraglio" at the Teatro alla Scala in a production by Giorgio Strehler and the stage design by Luciano Damiani. Thomas Guggeis, one of the most brilliant conductors of the new generation, will take the lead.
"The Abduction from the Seraglio" at the Teatro alla Scala in a production by Giorgio Strehler and the stage design by Luciano Damiani. Thomas Guggeis, one of the most brilliant conductors of the new generation, will take the lead.
"The Abduction from the Seraglio" at the Teatro alla Scala in a production by Giorgio Strehler and the stage design by Luciano Damiani. Thomas Guggeis, one of the most brilliant conductors of the new generation, will take the lead.
In Milan at Teatro alla Scala
