Without question, this is an incredibly bizarre production. The revised storyline makes little sense, and there is a surprising amount of violence and sexual innuendo. However, the singers are superb, both vocally and in regard to their stage presence and acting, the orchestra plays beautifully, the chorus is wonderful, and the set is as clever as it is strange. It's definitely not for purists, or for someone new to this particular opera. But for someone who's seen Die Entfuhrung before, and is familiar enough with the original story to not miss it, watching Belmonte, Constanze, Blonde, Pedrillo, and Osmin embark on an entirely new adventure -- and push the boundaries of good taste -- is rather enjoyable.
Genre: Music
Stars: Laura Aikin, Charles Castronovo, Valentina Farcas, Franz Hawlata, Dieter Kerschbaum, Ivor Bolton
Crew: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Compositor), Tomáš Šimerda (Director), Gottfried Pilz (Costume Design), Stefan Herheim (Stage Director)
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Studio: Decca
Runtime: 156 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 02, 2006
IMDb: 10
Keywords:opera
