- aka "The Abduction from the Seraglio"
or "Il Seraglio" opera,《后宫诱逃》, K.384
It is a German opera Singspiel (sing-play) in three acts. The plot concerns the attempt of the hero Belmonte, assisted by his servant Pedrillo, to rescue his beloved Konstanze from the seraglio (harlem) of the Pasha Selim.
* A full version - totaling 2.5 hours
* A full version (with dialogues in English) - totaling about 2 hours
* a song "Martern aller Arten" / "Tortures of all kinds"
* Chorus of the Janissaries, a Turkish dance, conducted by joyous Mozart, and commented by jealous Salieri.
Bonus à la carte:
* Aria: "You may think, you've found a maiden"
+ Duet: " The devil take you and your song, sir!" - in Act 1
* Aria: "With smiles and caresses" - in Act 2
* Aria: "Oh, the happy, happy day" - in Act 2
* Duet: "Here's to Bacchus, Long live Bacchus!" - in Act 2 *** funny
* Aria: "With smiles and caresses" - in Act 2
* Aria: "Oh, the happy, happy day" - in Act 2
* Duet: "Here's to Bacchus, Long live Bacchus!" - in Act 2 *** funny
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