Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozart’s timeless opera buffa, is one of the greatest of all operatic masterpieces. It is based on Beaumarchais’ comedy Le Mariage de Figaro and tells the tale of the servant Figaro, who is about to marry the maid Susanna. Count Almaviva, keeping an eye on Susanna himself, tries to prevent this marriage with the help of Bortolo, the doctor, but is continually thwarted. This exquisite production by Peter Hall, Director of the National Theatre, features a host of renowned opera singers lead by Kiri Te Kanawa as the Countess, the role that made her an international superstar. Knut Skram’s charmaning and likeable take on the character of Figaro works very well with Cotruba’s gentle Susanna. Also noteworthy is the outstanding Frederica von Stade, celebrated for her performance in the trouser role of Cherubino. All in all it has to be pointed out that the singing accomplishments in this production are absolutely amazing from the principals to the smaller parts.
From the Glyndebourne Festival Opera 1973 Opera in four acts Sung in Italian
ILEANA COTRUBAS, KNUT SKRAM, KIRI TE KANAWA, BENJAMIN LUXON, FREDERICA VON STADE, NUCCI CONDO, MARIUS RINTZLER
The London Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by John Pritchard Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte Stage Production by Peter Hall Design by John Bury Television Direction by David Heather Sound Format: PCM Stereo Picture Format: 4:3 Region Code: 0 worldwide Menu Languages: D, F, GB, SP Subtitle Languages: I, D, F, GB, SP Running Time: 185 min Artikelcode 101089 DVD 9/ NTSC
