The Abduction Of Figaro DVD

The Abduction Of Figaro (Video Arts International  DVD 4251):  A simply grand opera in three acts and by far the largest work by P.D.Q. Bach so far discovered, in the premiere performances by the Minnesota Opera, April 27 and 28, 1984, at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  This DVD features bonus selections containing excerpts from Gross Concerto and an interview from “Hourglass” originally telecast November 8, 1972 in Vancouver.  This selection was originally available on videotape and is now available on a Region 0 (playable in all regions) DVD. Performers [1]  Introductory remarks by Prof. Peter Schickele [2]  Opening Credits [3]  Overture Act One:  A town on the seacoast of Spain or Italy or somewhere Professor Peter Schickele, conductor of Chorus, Corpse de Ballet, Orchestra of the Minnesota Opera, the Whole Schmeer Leroy Lehr, bass (Al Donfonso, Pasha Shaboom, Papa Geno) Dana Kruger, mezzo soprano (Susanna Susannadanna, Mama Geno) Bruce Edwin Ford, tenor (Pecad