P.D.Q Bach - Abduction of Figaro (vaimusic.com)

http://vaimusic.com/VIDEO/DVD_4251_69027_pdq.htm
Excerpt from Chapter 32 "Ballet"
From: VAI DVD 4251 P.D.Q. Bach - The Abduction of Figaro
World Premiere Performances presented by the Minnesota Opera 1984
The master of musical parody, Professor Peter Schickele, brings us a complete opera by P.D.Q. Bach, a man who has been called a pimple on the face of music, the worst musician ever to have trod organ pedals, and the most dangerous musician since Nero. This fully-staged complete live performance features the Chorus, Corpse [sic] de Ballet, and Orchestra of the Minnesota Opera under the direction of Professor Schickele. A wonderfully funny show — Musical America. A crazed pastiche . . . gags millions of them. — The New York Times.
Color, Stereo, 144 minutes, USA, 1984
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[superdooperstupor]

Many operas include a ballet, even vintage Verdi (AIDA). Few know about this rare Mozartean/PDQ Bachian dance collaboration. Now, millions can enjoy this hilarious but ultimately affectionate spoof of many operatic conventions, Mozartean or otherwise. Thanks to Lauren for uploading this at my request.

[WreathedinHoochSmoke]

Thank you, Vaimusic!!

[gmckennon]

The "Carmen Miranda" touch makes it all worth the studied delicacy!

[Zumbawithcindy]

Oh dear! What words can be used to describe PDQ's "Abduction" And contained in it, the ballet just regurgitated! Huzaa is all that I can say as Swan lake meets and intertwines with Giselle, interwoven with Carmen (as performed by the stunning Carmen Ghia in this seminal work - no words... no words... you have brought me to tears.......... simply huzzaa

[tonywrestles2]

@FireThunderTV

And this is a bad thing because...

[FireThunderTV]

How can you NOT notice???!!!

It's all right there, hanging out!

If a girl is walking around with a very low-cut shirt and her boobs are hanging out, you're going to notice whether you want to or not, because it's right there in plain sight, just like these guys with their winker wangers sticking out out of their tight pantyhose.

[Alistairville]

Only if you look

[FireThunderTV]

Nothing to envy, unless you're a guy, and a gay one at that.

[TedMichaelMorgan]

LIttle envy aroused, huh?

[TedMichaelMorgan]

Indeed, love it.

[FireThunderTV]

It's so gross, men wearing tights. You can see EVERYTHING!

[Froggy19510]

I think I know who abducted Figaro and I think I know why. It was the barber of Seville. He abducted him so he wouldn't be in this stupid ballet. That is one funny, funny play.