Die entführung aus dem serail

And just like that, the final piece I assisted on this season has had its premiere.

Photos by Janosch Abel

This process was joyful. There was a choir to dress and six soloists. Mozart's music was beautiful and it was incredible seeing all five of the singing roles having to face this musical challenge. In this production, I learned a lot more about the technical aspects singers face physically. The set design, costume, shoes, and movements of the singers all interfere with how well they can sing. Especially in a piece made up of so many Arias.

It still remained a hands on piece creatively. And coincidentally, this piece too let me take care of a bright, pink fan - reminding me of the rehearsal period for "La Cage aux Folles" not too long ago.

The feathers from La cage behind Serails fan.

And finally, I didnt paint the town green, but some shoes instead:

Pedrillo's shoes

Director: Barbara Weber

Set Design: Theres Indermaur

Costume Design: Sara Giancane

Video: Georg Lendorff

Bassa Selim - Roger Bonjour

Konstanze - Patricia Westley

Blonde - Josefine Mindus

Belmonte - Ian Matthew Castro

Pedrillo - Michał Prószyński

Osmin - Christian Valle