Description
Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro - DVD
UPC: 5060266600005
Product Features
- Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Opera: The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro)
- Performers:Orchestra: Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra
- Figaro: Teddy Tahu Rhodes
- Susanna: Taryn Fiebig
- Count Almaviva: Peter Coleman-Wright
- Countess Almaviva: Rachelle Durkin
- Cherubino: Sian Pendry
- Bartolo: Warwick Fyfe
- Marcellina: Jacqueline Dark
- Basilio: Kanen Breen
- Conductor: Patrick Summers
- Chorus: Opera Australia Chorus
- Stage Director: Neil Armfield
- Designer: Dale Ferguson
- Lighting Designer: Damien Cooper
- Recording Venue: Sydney Opera House
- Publisher: Opera Australia
- Release Year: 2011
Overview
This production of Mozart’s "The Marriage of Figaro", directed by Neil Armfield, brings one of opera’s most beloved comedies to life with charm, wit, and energy. Recorded live at the Sydney Opera House, this performance showcases the talents of baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes as Figaro and soprano Taryn Fiebig as Susanna, creating a delightful chemistry on stage.
In this sparkling version of Mozart's classic, Peter Coleman-Wright shines as the scheming Count Almaviva, while Patrick Summers leads the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra with a vivacious and brisk interpretation of Mozart’s iconic score. The set design by Dale Ferguson creates a visually appealing backdrop for the comic antics and intricate plotlines.
This two-DVD set captures the joy, drama, and elegance of Mozart’s masterpiece, reflecting both the beauty of his music and the timelessness of his characters.
Interesting Facts
- Neil Armfield's direction brings a modern freshness to the production, while maintaining the integrity of Mozart’s vision, focusing on the opera's comedic elements and subversive wit.
- Teddy Tahu Rhodes, renowned for his powerful voice and stage presence, delivers a charismatic portrayal of Figaro, while Taryn Fiebig as Susanna showcases her superb comedic timing and vocal agility.
- The performance is sung in Italian, with subtitles available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian, allowing for a broader audience to enjoy the opera’s rich storyline.
- The Marriage of Figaro is based on Beaumarchais’ play, and this opera is one of Mozart’s most celebrated works, known for its complex characters and intricate musical structure.
- This performance was filmed live at the Sydney Opera House, one of the most iconic venues in the world, adding grandeur and prestige to the production.
Track Listing
- Act I: Figaro and Susanna’s preparations for their wedding, the Count’s scheming, and Cherubino’s mischief.
- Act II: The Countess’s plan to expose the Count’s infidelity and the mix-ups that follow.
- Act III: The wedding and the Countess’s ultimate triumph over her husband.
- Act IV: The resolution of the confusions and the opera’s joyous conclusion.
Extra Features
- Cast Gallery: A detailed view of the production’s cast.
Publishers
- Opera Australia
Hashtags
#Mozart #TheMarriageOfFigaro #TeddyTahuRhodes #TarynFiebig #SydneyOperaHouse #OperaAustralia #OperaDVD #PatrickSummers #PeterColemanWright #ClassicalMusic #OperaLovers #ComedyOpera
