Is Le Nozze di Figaro good?
Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro appears on most opera lovers’ top 10 lists. For its fine balance of humour, pathos, theatre, satire and, of course, amazing music, some people call it the perfect opera.
What is the plot to Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro?
A manor house near Seville, the 1930s. In a storeroom that they have been allocated, Figaro and Susanna, servants to the Count and Countess Almaviva, are preparing for their wedding. Figaro is furious when he learns from his bride that the Count has tried to seduce her. He’s determined to have revenge on his master.
What is the meter of The Marriage of Figaro?
It is written in triple meter, also called ¾ time.
Why was Le Mariage de Figaro banned?
The play had caused a sensation. Written at a time of revolution, its subject matter – of servants rising up and outwitting their masters – outraged the aristocracy. This caused the play to be banned in many cities, including Vienna, where Mozart was based at the court of Emperor Joseph II.
What is the best recording of Le Nozze di Figaro?
Polina Lyapustina. My favorite recording of “Le Nozze di Figaro” is the one by Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting the Chamber Orchestra of Europe. A dream cast includes Luca Pisaroni, Christiane Karg, Thomas Hampson, Sonya Yoncheva, and Angela Brower. But the star-cast is definitely not the only advantage.
What is the form of music of The Marriage of Figaro?
opera buffa
The Marriage of Figaro is known as an opera buffa (comic opera) based on a stage comedy of the time. The opera’s premiere was a notable success and The Marriage of Figaro remains one of the most performed operas of all time.
Why was Mozart called the greatest musical genius?
1. He composed masterfully in every musical format. Operas, choral works, concertos, symphonies, chamber music, solo songs, sonatas… Mozart was one of the few composers in history to compose masterworks in every conceivable musical genre.