The Marriage of Figaro (1975)
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.
Cast
- Hermann Prey - Figaro
- Mirella Freni - Susanna
- Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau - Il Conte di Almaviva
- Kiri Te Kanawa - La Contessa di Almaviva
- Maria Ewing - Cherubino
- Heather Begg - Marcellina
- Paolo Montarsolo - Bartolo
- John van Kesteren - Basilio
- Willy Caron - Don Curzio
- Hans Kraemmer - Antonio
Screenplay
- Lorenzo da Ponte
- Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (Original Story)
- Jean-Pierre Ponnelle (Screenplay)
- Jean-Louis Martinoty (Screenplay)
Keywords
opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Marriage of Figaro stars Hermann Prey, Mirella Freni, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Kiri Te Kanawa, Maria Ewing, Heather Begg.
- How long is The Marriage of Figaro?
- The Marriage of Figaro has a runtime of 3h 1m (181 minutes).
- What genre is The Marriage of Figaro?
- The Marriage of Figaro is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was The Marriage of Figaro produced?
- The Marriage of Figaro was produced in Germany.