WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791)
L’ENLÈVEMENT DU SÉRAIL

Sung in French

Opera in three acts to a libretto by Johann Gottlieb Stephanie, premièred in Vienna in 1782.
Translated into French (L’Enlèvement au Sérail) by Pierre-Louis Moline (1739-1820), French playwright and librettist.

New Royal Opera Production

Florie Valiquette · Mathias Vidal · Nicolas Brooymans · Gwendoline Blondeel · Enguerrand de Hys · Michel Fau 

Chœur de l’Opéra Royal
Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal
Gaétan Jarry Conductor
Michel Fau Director
Antoine Fontaine Scenography
David Belugou Costumes
Joël Fabing Lights
Laurence Couture Maquillages, Make-up, hairstyles and wigs
Sofiène Remadi Joint director
Tristan Gouaillier Assistant director

Show in French with French and English surtitles.

In a palace at the edge of the Ottoman Empire, Constance, a noble captive, lives under the watchful guard of the powerful Pasha Selim, who longs for her heart. But Belmonte, her devoted lover, braves seas and dangers to find her. With the help of Pédrille, he attempts a daring escape, all under the suspicious eye of Osmin, the brutal yet comical guard. Nighttime intrigues, outlandish disguises, and eternal vows weave an exuberant comedy where emotions are put to the test. The Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal, conducted by Gaétan Jarry, blends liveliness and eloquence to bring to life one of Mozart’s most spirited works—performed in French !

Recorded and filmed from May 20th to 22nd 2024 at the Royal Opera of the Château de Versailles. 

You may find the booklet, available in French and English, by clicking here.

You may find this recording on our online shop by clicking here.