The Abduction from the Seraglio, or, The Abduction from the Harem/Brothel was Mozart’s first important German opera. Of course, Mozart had done other operas in German, but this was his first big-hit. The Abduction from the Seraglio was brought into play partly by the success of Idomeneo, King of Crete in Munich, and also from [...]
Today, January 27th, 2008, is the 252nd birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Or, as I like to call him, my Motzie! I threw an early Mozart birthday party last night, where I got together with my fiancee and a friend for some drinks (which Mozart would have appreciated), delicious food and some Amadeus watchin.
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