Description

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro - Opéra National de Paris (2-DVD Set)

UPC: 809478009603

Product Features

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Opera: Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)
Libretto: Lorenzo Da Ponte
Cast:Orchestra & Chorus: Orchestra and Chorus of the Opéra National de Paris
- Figaro: Lorenzo Regazzo
- Count Almaviva: Peter Mattei
- Susanna: Christine Schäfer
- Countess Almaviva: Christiane Oelze
- Cherubino: Heidi Grant Murphy
Conductor: Sylvain Cambreling
Stage Director: Christoph Marthaler
Set & Costume Designer: Anna Viebrock
Lighting Design: Olaf Winter
Choreography: Thomas Stache
Dramaturgy: Stefanie Carp
Picture Format: 16:9 Anamorphic, NTSC
Sound Formats: LPCM Stereo, DTS Surround Sound
Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
Running Time: Approx. 220 minutes
Region Code: All Regions

Overview

This Opéra National de Paris production of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro offers a fresh and bold interpretation of the timeless opera buffa. Directed by Christoph Marthaler, the staging transforms the opera’s original 18th-century setting into a contemporary wedding-dress shop and a shabby office, lit with neon lights. Lorenzo Regazzo leads a stellar cast as Figaro, bringing humor, wit, and humanity to his character. The Orchestra and Chorus of the Opéra National de Paris, under the baton of Sylvain Cambreling, breathe new life into Mozart’s vibrant score.

Mozart’s masterpiece, with its complex characters and themes of love, betrayal, and class conflict, is beautifully captured in this production, combining modern design with musical and theatrical excellence. The DVD also includes interviews and behind-the-scenes insights, making this a must-watch for opera lovers.

Interesting Facts

Christoph Marthaler is known for his innovative and often unconventional approach to opera staging, and this production of Le Nozze di Figaro brings a distinctly modern aesthetic to the classic.
Lorenzo Da Ponte’s libretto, based on the play by Pierre Beaumarchais, was revolutionary for transforming traditional opera buffa characters into complex, relatable figures.
The production features stunning set and costume design by Anna Viebrock, blending 18th-century aesthetics with contemporary elements.

Bonus Features

Illustrated synopsis
Cast gallery
Documentary: A Day of Real Madness, featuring interviews with Christoph Marthaler, Sylvain Cambreling, and leading cast members.

Publishers

Produced by: Opus Arte, in co-production with Opéra National de Paris, LGM, France 3, and Centre National de la Cinématographie
Release Year: 2006