The Abduction from the Seraglio: Dresden State Opera (Peter Gulke) (1991)

This video is from a production of the Mozart opera 'Abduction from the Seraglio', performed in German. The story of a young Spanish nobleman who seeks to rescue his lover from her imprisonment by a royal villain has passion and pathos, beautiful music, and social commentary, set amidst lavish costumes and scenery. The Dresden State Opera performs under the direction of Harry Kupfer, with Peter Gulke conducting.