The Marriage of Figaro at 16 New Street
A concert performance of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” (The Marriage of Figaro) comprising of excerpts from this marvellous comedic opera (all sung in Italian) linked by an English narration, guiding you between the scenes. The soloists are all Jersey residents who have trained with professional vocal tutors. The source material was considered to be controversial in Mozart’s own time because the action depicted servants outwitting their masters, felt by the nobles of the day to be a subject which would inspire insurrection! Mozart (and his librettist, da Ponte) overcame the apprehension regarding the origins of the piece by giving us real characters rather than stereotypes, and infusing the whole piece with wit, comedy, pathos, and affection, not to mention the most sparkling music. We hope that the presentation of some of the pieces from this very famous opera will bring you joy.
