Mozart
Mozart’s famous opera is a whirlwind comedy of betrothal, betrayal and deliciously bad behaviour. Set on a single day, it packs in a dazzling procession of madcap comic schemes and setbacks, all of which are punctuated by some of the most sublime music ever written. This is Mozart at the height of his powers.
The story
When the cheating Count Almaviva makes advances on Susannah, his servant’s wife-to-be, Figaro’s marriage threatens to end before it has started. The household takes sides. Deception, disguise and double cross are the result, as the warring factions make Figaro’s love-life a comic battleground.
The score
Considered one of the greatest operas ever written, THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO has a masterful balance of light and shade. Its playful, bubbling overture carries its pace and comic tone. Meanwhile the arias and ensemble pieces capture the rich characterisation and the deeply moving rift – and reconciliation – of Figaro and Susannah. Many of the arias are now world famous, including ‘Voi che sapete’ (‘Tell me what love is’) and ‘Non piú andrai’ (‘Here’s an end to your life as a wanderer’) which is performed yearly at Trooping the Colour.
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Please note: Children under 5 will not be admitted to this event.
*PLEASE NOTE: In keeping with heightened security measures, no food or drink purchased off-site including alcohol, soft drinks and water are permitted inside the theatre.
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