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Die EntfÃ1/4hrung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio) is a comic opera (Singspiel) in three acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The German libretto is by Christoph Friedrich Bretzner, with some adaptation by Gottlieb Stephanie. First performed in 1782, the opera tells the story of Belmonte, a Spanish nobleman, who, with the help of his servant Pedrillo, attempts to rescue his beloved Konstanze from the seraglio (harem) of Pasha Selim. Mozart's score is renowned for its brilliance and complexity, blending elements of comedy and drama. ""Die EntfÃ1/4hrung aus dem Serail"" remains one of Mozart's most popular operas, celebrated for its beautiful melodies, captivating characters, and exotic setting, reflecting the fascination with the Ottoman Empire prevalent in 18th-century Europe. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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