The Marriage of Figaro

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Event The Marriage of Figaro
Venue Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW
First Date 27 January 2022
Last Date 18 March 2022
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description A chaotic whirlwind of mistaken identities makes the wedding day of Figaro and Susanna a lesson in hilarity.

With a witty, fast-moving libretto and hum-along melodies, it’s easy to see why Mozart’s classic comedy continues to charm audiences the world over.

Musically, this is the ultimate ensemble opera, with brilliant trios, quartets and even a fantastic sextet laced through the score. Dramatically, it’s the opera with everything: lovers and liaisons, tricks and disguises, lust and laughter.

The Countess loves Count Almaviva, but he’s got designs on her servant Susanna. It’s Susanna
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
David McVicar Director
Further Information revival of McVicar's 2015 production
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 213317