The Marriage of Figaro
Le nozze di Figaro
Synopsis
Mozart's Marriage of Figaro is a comedy whose dark undertones explore the blurred boundaries between dying feudalism and emerging Enlightenment. Herman Prey's Figaro is admirably sung in a firm baritone and aptly characterized. So too, is his antagonist, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau as the Count perpetually frustrated by the scheming wiles of Figaro and Susanna, here the perky Mirella Freni, who sings and acts like a dream. The Countess is creamy-voiced Kiri Te Kanawa, and the Cherubino, Maria Ewing, looks just like the horny, teenaged page she's supposed to be. The all-star leads are complemented by worthy supporting singers, the Vienna Philharmonic at the top of its form, and the experienced Mozartian, Karl Böhm conducting a stylishly fleet performance.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Jean-Louis Martinoty
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Original Title
- Le nozze di Figaro
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 1m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon, Unitel Classics, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Jean-Louis Martinoty, Lorenzo da Ponte, Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ernst Wild
Gudrun Keyser
Fritz Buttenstedt
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Director
Lorenzo da Ponte
Writer
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Original Music Composer
Ernst Wild
Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Screenplay
Jean-Louis Martinoty
Screenplay
Gudrun Keyser
Editor
Otto Pischinger
Production Design
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Production Design
Thomas Riccabona
Production Design
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Marriage of Figaro
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What is The Marriage of Figaro about?
Mozart's Marriage of Figaro is a comedy whose dark undertones explore the blurred boundaries between dying feudalism and emerging Enlightenment. Herman Prey's Figaro is admirably sung in a firm baritone and aptly characterized. So too, is his antagonist, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau as the Count perpetually frustrated by the scheming wiles of Figaro and Susanna, here the perky Mirella Freni, who sings and acts like a dream. The Countess is creamy-voiced Kiri Te Kanawa, and the Cherubino, Maria Ewing, looks just like the horny, teenaged page she's supposed to be. The all-star leads are complemented by worthy supporting singers, the Vienna Philharmonic at the top of its form, and the experienced Mozartian, Karl Böhm conducting a stylishly fleet performance.
Who directed The Marriage of Figaro?
The Marriage of Figaro was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
Who stars in The Marriage of Figaro?
The principal cast of The Marriage of Figaro includes Hermann Prey, Mirella Freni, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Kiri Te Kanawa, Maria Ewing.
When was The Marriage of Figaro released and how long is it?
The Marriage of Figaro was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 3h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Marriage of Figaro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Marriage of Figaro was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Marriage of Figaro?
The Marriage of Figaro holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).