Lyric Opera of Chicago: the Abduction From the Seraglio March 28, 2009

Kidnapped by pirates and now prisoners in a pasha's palace! That's the fate of Belmonte's beloved Konstanze and her comely maid, Blonde. But Belmonte is positive he can rescue the ladies from the seraglio (a.k.a. harem) if he can just outsmart Osmin, the famously formidable overseer. Opera lovers, rejoice! This comic masterwork boasts some of the most difficult and delightful arias that Mozart ever penned-perfect for Lyric Opera's all-star cast. Met star Matthew Polenzani is a "Mozart tenor of exceptional beauty and finesse." The Seattle Times Erin Wall enthralls listeners with a voice that "perfectly balances cream and spice." Dallas Morning News. Lyric's Commendatore, Sparafucile, and Colline... Andrea Silvestrelli wows audiences with his sonorous voice and larger-than-life stage personality. Presented in German with projected English subtitles.