L'Enlèvement du Sérail

N°154

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In an Ottoman palace, noble captive Constance is desired by Pasha Selim, while her devoted lover Belmont braves danger to rescue her. Disguises, plots, and passion drive this lively Mozart comedy, performed in French under the direction of Gaétan Jarry.More details

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791)
L’ENLÈVEMENT DU SÉRAIL

An opera in three acts with a libretto by Johann Gottlieb Stephanie, premiered in Vienna in 1782.

Florie Valiquette · Gwendoline Blondeel · Mathias Vidal · Nicolas Brooymans · Enguerrand de Hys · Michel Fau

Chœur & Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal
Gaétan Jarry, conductor
Michel Fau, stage direction
Antoine Fontaine, sets
David Belugou, costumes
Joël Fabing, lights

In a palace at the edge of the Ottoman Empire, Constance, a noble captive, lives under the watchful guard of the powerful Pasha Selim, who longs for her heart. But Belmonte, her devoted lover, braves seas and dangers to find her. With the help of Pédrille, he attempts a daring escape, all under the suspicious eye of Osmin, the brutal yet comical guard. Nighttime intrigues, outlandish disguises, and eternal vows weave an exuberant comedy where emotions are put to the test. The Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal, conducted by Gaétan Jarry, blends liveliness and eloquence to bring to life one of Mozart’s most spirited works—performed in French !

Recorded and filmed from May 20th to 22nd 2024 at the Royal Opera of the Château de Versailles.

Booklet French/English - Duration : DVD 2h21 & CD : 133'34.

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