Review: Abduction (Victorian Opera)
This bold, beautifully staged adaptation of an opera classic ditches the outdated bits so we can still enjoy Mozart’s glorious music.
August 13, 2025
This bold, beautifully staged adaptation of an opera classic ditches the outdated bits so we can still enjoy Mozart’s glorious music.
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