Abduction from the Seraglio: A Dream Interrupted
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Mozart socialized with Black visionaries and drafted the abolitionist opera “Zaide.” But when it came to making a profit, “Abduction from the Seraglio” subjected enslaved characters to the same brutal realities inflicted on enslaved people across the world in the late eighteenth century. .
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Published 08/17/23
“Every Voice with Terrance McKnight” spotlights the diverse stories and perspectives that reflect the whole of the classical music experience. In this radio special of the final chapter in the season, we discuss Mozart’s “Abduction from the Seraglio” and ask big questions about the future of opera.
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