‘Le Nozze Di Figaro’ review: Mozart classic by Met, phenomenal music, performances
Translating the Mozart classic “Le Nozze Di Figaro” to the 1930’s sounded like a risk, but actually made the story more accessible and easier to follow for the “opera novice.” Russian-born bass Ildar Abdrazakov stars as the titular Figaro with Marlis Petersen as Susanna.
Conductor James Levine, a Mozart expert, joined with director Richard Eyre to make The Metropolitan Opera version one to remember. The comedy of love and infidelity featured and amazingly talented team of performing against a mesmorizing rotating stage.
Members may not realize how much of the Mozart classic they would recognize as the music is popular in our culture and the actors balanced the scenes against Mozart’s story and action. Levine is truly a master and it was great to experience his Figaro with such a talented cast.
The Count (Peter Mattei) chasing after Susanna becomes a comical journey that we are truly enjoyable with Isabel Leonard’s Cherubino hiding from the Count as the Countess (Amanda Majeski) conspires with Susanna to trap the Lord.
Fathom Events presents the Met up close and never misses a strong or powerful moment from the performers. Mozart’s genius is captured and conveyed in a way that would entertain the strongest opponent of the opera.
Le Nozze Di Figaro receives 5 out of 5 stars
The backstage interviews enhanced the performance, giving a stronger appreciation for this production rather than feeling like a time filler or distraction for the audience.
I’d highly recommend future Fathom Events as they partner with The Met for eight other great events.
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The next operas to be featured on “The Met: Live in HD” will be “Carmen” by Georges Bizet on Nov 1, followed by “II Barbiere di Siviglia” by Gioacchino Rossini on Nov 22.