Abduction from the Seraglio: Freedom and Justice for Some
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During Mozart’s brief life, he encountered several artists of African descent who were important to the arts and cultural scene in Europe. So, why in his operas, such as “The Magic Flute” and “The Abduction from the Seraglio,” are people from this background depicted as slaves and miscreants?
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