The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro
Synopsis
Live from Glyndebourne 1994. The first production to be filmed Live in Glyndebourne´s new opera house May 1994. The Marriage of Figaro is a continuation of the plot of The Barber of Seville several years later, and recounts a single “day of madness” in the palace of the Count Almaviva near Seville, Spain. Rosina is now the Countess; Dr. Bartolo is seeking revenge against Figaro for thwarting his plans to marry Rosina himself; and Count Almaviva has degenerated from the romantic youth of Barber into a scheming, bullying, skirt-chasing baritone. This follows the Count trying to obtain favours from Susanna, Figaro’s bride to be, under the nose of the Countess.
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Alison Hagley
Susanna
Gerald Finley
Figaro
Renée Fleming
Countess Almaviva
Andreas Schmidt
Count Almaviva
Manfred Röhrl
Bartolo
Wendy Hillhouse
Marcellina
Marie-Ange Todorovitch
Cherubino
Donald Adams
Antonio
Robert Tear
Don Basilio
John Graham-Hall
Don Cruzio
Susan Gritton
Barbarina
Liza Pulman
Bridesmaid
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
Live performance
Festival / Special Debut
April 30, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Medcalf, Derek Bailey
- Screenplay & Story
- Lorenzo da Ponte, Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
- Original Title
- Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television, Glyndebourne Festival Opera, NVC Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Medcalf, Derek Bailey
Lorenzo da Ponte, Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Department Leadership Roster
Lorenzo da Ponte
Writer
Stephen Medcalf
Director
Derek Bailey
Director
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What is The Marriage of Figaro about?
Live from Glyndebourne 1994. The first production to be filmed Live in Glyndebourne´s new opera house May 1994. The Marriage of Figaro is a continuation of the plot of The Barber of Seville several years later, and recounts a single “day of madness” in the palace of the Count Almaviva near Seville, Spain. Rosina is now the Countess; Dr. Bartolo is seeking revenge against Figaro for thwarting his plans to marry Rosina himself; and Count Almaviva has degenerated from the romantic youth of Barber into a scheming, bullying, skirt-chasing baritone. This follows the Count trying to obtain favours from Susanna, Figaro’s bride to be, under the nose of the Countess.
Who directed The Marriage of Figaro?
The Marriage of Figaro was directed by Stephen Medcalf, Derek Bailey.
Who stars in The Marriage of Figaro?
The principal cast of The Marriage of Figaro includes Alison Hagley, Gerald Finley, Renée Fleming, Andreas Schmidt, Manfred Röhrl.
When was The Marriage of Figaro released and how long is it?
The Marriage of Figaro was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 3h 9m.