Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Abduction from the Seraglio

Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Abduction from the Seraglio (1995)

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!

Director: Peter Stanchina

Casts

	Peter Ustinov as Narrator
	Peter Stanchina as Selim Bassa
	Ernst Haefliger as Belmonte
	Maria Stader as Konstanze
	Rita Streich as Blonde
	Martin Vantin as Pedrillo
	Josef Greindl as Osmin

Crew