Abduction

Approximate Running Times: Doors - 6:30pm Start - 7:30pm Duration: 2 hours 50 minutes, including interval Almost 250 years after its debut in Vienna, Mozart's masterpiece remains as thrilling as ever. The Abduction from the Seraglio is the epitome of Mozart's musical genius. With bold, contemporary staging and updated libretto, Victorian Opera is reimagining this opera for modern audiences. The darkly comic opera tells the story of Konstanze and Blonde, who are kidnapped by the mysterious Pasha Selim. He holds them captive and falls desperately in love with Konstanze. Konstanze's fiancé Belmonte attempts a daring rescue with the help from his trusted right-hand man Pedrillo, Blonde's sweetheart. But their efforts are thwarted by Pasha Selim's villainous offsider Osmin. Sung in German with English surtitles. .