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Released
1984 · FILM

The Abduction of Figaro by P.D.Q Bach (1807-1742)?

A Simply Grand Opera in Three Acts.

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Runtime
144 min
ComedyMusical

Synopsis

Chorus, Corpse de Ballet, Orchestra of the Minnesota Opera, the Whole Schmeer, under the direction of Professor Peter Schickele. Based on several of Mozart's most famous Operas including The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, Cosi Fan Tutti and making fun of everything from Star Wars to the Maltese Falcon this is an Opera only PDQ Bach could have written.

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Principal cast & crew: 11

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Scored by Peter Schickele

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