Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Abduction from the Seraglio

Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Abduction from the Seraglio

1995
1h 55m
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Overview

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!

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
ZDF/3sat
Spoken Languages
English German

Quick Facts

Original Title Salzburger Marionettentheater: Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Release Date January 1, 1995
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Peter Ustinov
Peter Ustinov

Narrator

Peter Stanchina
Peter Stanchina

Selim Bassa

Ernst Haefliger
Ernst Haefliger

Belmonte

Maria Stader
Maria Stader

Konstanze

Rita Streich
Rita Streich

Blonde

Martin Vantin
Martin Vantin

Pedrillo

Josef Greindl
Josef Greindl

Osmin

Key Crew

Peter Stanchina
Director
Gottlieb Stephanie Jr.
Writer

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