Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with his masterful opera "The Marriage of Figaro," released on Chandos in 2004. This album captures the essence of Mozart's genius, offering a rich and engaging experience that spans over an hour and forty-four minutes. The opera, composed in 1786, is a cornerstone of classical music, renowned for its intricate compositions and captivating storytelling.
"The Marriage of Figaro" is a lively and intricate tale of love, deception, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a single day in the life of the servants of the Count and Countess Almaviva. The opera is divided into four acts, each filled with a blend of humor, drama, and unforgettable melodies. From the playful banter between Figaro and Susanna to the poignant arias of the Countess, every track is a testament to Mozart's unparalleled ability to convey human emotion through music.
The album features a stellar cast of vocalists and musicians, each bringing their unique talents to this iconic work. The overture alone is a masterclass in orchestration, setting the stage for the musical journey that follows. As the opera unfolds, you'll be drawn into a world of intrigue and romance, where every note and lyric tells a part of the story.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "The Marriage of Figaro" is a must-listen. It's a perfect blend of Mozart's signature wit and profound depth, making it a timeless piece that continues to captivate audiences over two centuries after its creation. Dive into this enchanting world and let the music of Mozart transport you to the heart of 18th-century Spain.
2004 Chandos Records2004 Chandos Records
Tracks
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492: OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: Fifteen, sixteen, twenty, thirty (Figaro, Susanna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves, Rebecca Evans
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: What on earth are you measuring (Suzanna, Figaro)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Rebecca Evans, Christopher Purves
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: Supposing one evening the Countess (Suzanna, Figaro)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Rebecca Evans, Christopher Purves
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: All right. Shut up and listen (Suzanna, Figaro)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Rebecca Evans, Christopher Purves
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: Bravo, my lord and master! (Figaro)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: So, little master, you're dressed to go dancing (Figaro)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: But why did you wait till the day of the wedding (Bartolo, Marcellina)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Jonathan Veira, Frances McCafferty
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: Now for vengeance, glorious vengeance! (Bartolo)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Jonathan Veira
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: So all is not lost (Marcellina, Susanna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Frances McCafferty, Rebecca Evans
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: I bow to your grace (Marcellina, Susanna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Frances McCafferty, Rebecca Evans
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: Good riddance, you old spinster (Susanna, Cherubino)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Rebecca Evans, Diana Montague
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: I don't know what it is that I'm feeling (Cherubino)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Diana Montague
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: Now I'm done for! (Cherubino, Susanna, Count, Basilio)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Diana Montague, Rebecca Evans, William Dazeley, John Graham-Hall
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: Susanna, heaven bless you! (Basilio, Susanna, Count)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, John Graham-Hall, Rebecca Evans, William Dazeley
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: It's outrageous! Search the castle (Count, Basilio, Susanna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, William Dazeley, John Graham-Hall, Rebecca Evans
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: Basilio, run and tell Figaro to come here (Count, Susanna, Cherubino, Basilio)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, William Dazeley, Rebecca Evans, Diana Montague, John Graham-Hall
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: Praise and adore him (I) (Chorus)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: So what is all this nonsense? (Count, Figaro, Susanna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, William Dazeley, Christopher Purves, Rebecca Evans
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492: Praise and adore him (II) (Chorus)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: God bless you! (Figaro, Susanna, Basilio, Cherubino)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves, Rebecca Evans, John Graham-Hall, Diana Montague
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act I: Here's an end to your life as a rover (Figaro)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Hear my prayer, humbly I beg you (Countess)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Yvonne Kenny
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Come here, dear Susanna, and finish your story (Countess, Susanna, Figaro)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Yvonne Kenny, Rebecca Evans, Christopher Purves
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: How it grieves me, Susanna (Countess, Susanna, Figaro)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Yvonne Kenny, Rebecca Evans, Diana Montague
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Tell me what love is (Cherubino)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Diana Montague
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Bravo, your voice is lovely! (Countess, Susanna, Cherubino)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Yvonne Kenny, Rebecca Evans, Diana Montague
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Kneel down and let me look at you (Susanna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Rebecca Evans
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Enough of this nonsense! (Countess, Susanna, Cherubino, Count)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Yvonne Kenny, Rebecca Evans, Diana Montague, William Dazeley
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: What does this mean? (Count, Countess)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, William Dazeley, Yvonne Kenny
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Come out of there, Susanna! (Count, Countess, Susanna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, William Dazeley, Yvonne Kenny, Rebecca Evans
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: So you're proposing not to open it? (Count, Countess)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, William Dazeley, Yvonne Kenny
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Don't worry, Cherubino (Susanna, Cherubino)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Rebecca Evans, Diana Montague
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Look at the little devil! (Susanna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Rebecca Evans
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Everything as I left it (Count, Countess)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, William Dazeley, Yvonne Kenny
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Out you come, you vile seducer (Count, Countess)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, William Dazeley, Yvonne Kenny
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: You called, sir? (Susanna, Count, Countess)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Rebecca Evans, William Dazeley, Yvonne Kenny
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: I cannot believe it (Countess, Susanna, Count)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Yvonne Kenny, Rebecca Evans, William Dazeley
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: The wedding procession is ready and waiting (Figaro, Count, Susanna, Countess)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves, William Dazeley, Rebecca Evans, Yvonne Kenny
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Oh, my lord!, My lord! (Antonio, Count, Countess, Susanna, Figaro)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Graeme Danby, William Dazeley, Yvonne Kenny, Rebecca Evans, Christopher Purves
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act II: Noble lord, we come for justice (Marcellina, Basilio, Bartolo, Count, Countess, Figaro, SuWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Frances McCafferty, John Graham-Hall, Jonathan Veira, William Dazeley, Yvonne Kenny, Christopher Purves
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act III: This is very perplexing! (Count)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, William Dazeley
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act III: Don't be afraid! (Countess, Count, Susanna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Yvonne Kenny, William Dazeley, Rebecca Evans
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act III: How could you be so cruel (Count, Susanna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, William Dazeley, Rebecca Evans
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act III: But I don't understand (Count, Susanna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, William Dazeley, Rebecca Evans
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act III: Hey, Susanna, how's it going? (Figaro, Susanna)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Purves, Rebecca Evans
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act III: "You've won the case already'' (Count)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, William Dazeley
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act III: Must I be made to suffer (Count)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, William Dazeley
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act III: Come on, come on, Cherubino (Barbarina, Cherubino)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Sarah Tynan, Diana Montague
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492, Act III: And Susanna's not here (Countess)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Parry, Philharmonic Orchestra, Yvonne Kenny