The Abduction of Figaro

It is a parody of opera in general, and the title is a play on two operas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Abduction from the Seraglio, K. 384, and The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492.

Those two operas, as well as Così fan tutte and Don Giovanni, and Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance are among the core inspirations for the piece.

The Abduction of Figaro is numbered S. 384, 492 in Schickele's catalogue of works.

[2] In addition to parodying Mozart, the music incorporates diverse influences and musical quotes, from traditional camp songs like "Found a Peanut" to popular songs like "Macho Man" by the Village People.

Overture Act 1: A town on the seacoast of Spain or Italy or somewhere Scene 1: Figaro's bedroom in the palace of Count Almamater 4.

Recitative: "Ah, dear husband" Aria: "Stay with me" 6.

Recitative: "Just a moment" Duet: "Thy lofty tree" Scene 3: Figaro's bedroom 13.

Recitative: "Schlepporello" Aria: "No man" Scene 5: At the dock 18.

Duet: "God be praised" Scene 2: In front of the Pasha's palace 23.

Closing remarks by Prof. Schickele DVD bonus tracks