Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1782

Average_duration

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118:59

Movement_count

:

25

Movement ....

Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio) is an opera composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1782. The plot revolves around the rescue of a Spanish noblewoman, Konstanze, and her maid, Blonde, from the harem of the Turkish Pasha Selim. The opera is set in Turkey and features a mix of comedy and drama. The opera premiered on July 16, 1782, at the Burgtheater in Vienna, Austria. It was an immediate success and was performed throughout Europe in the following years. The opera is divided into three acts and features a libretto by Christoph Friedrich Bretzner and Johann Gottlieb Stephanie. The first act opens with Belmonte, a Spanish nobleman, arriving in Turkey to rescue his beloved Konstanze, who has been kidnapped by Pasha Selim. Belmonte enlists the help of his servant, Pedrillo, who is also in love with Blonde, Konstanze's maid. Pedrillo is working as a servant in the Pasha's palace and agrees to help Belmonte rescue Konstanze and Blonde. In the second act, Belmonte and Pedrillo sneak into the palace disguised as Turkish musicians. They are able to convince the Pasha to allow them to perform for him and his guests. During the performance, Belmonte and Pedrillo recognize Konstanze and Blonde and attempt to rescue them. However, they are caught by the Pasha and his guards. The third act features the Pasha's decision to spare Belmonte and his friends and allow them to leave Turkey with Konstanze and Blonde. The Pasha reveals that he was once in love with a European woman and understands Belmonte's desire to rescue his beloved. The opera ends with a joyful reunion between the lovers and their friends. Die Entführung aus dem Serail features a mix of musical styles, including Turkish-inspired music and arias that showcase Mozart's skill in writing for the voice. The opera is known for its use of exoticism and its portrayal of Turkish culture. It also features a mix of comedy and drama, with moments of lightheartedness and moments of tension and conflict. Overall, Die Entführung aus dem Serail is a beloved opera that showcases Mozart's skill as a composer and his ability to blend different musical styles and genres. Its enduring popularity has made it a staple of the operatic repertoire and a favorite among audiences around the world.

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