Le Nozze di Figaro ( The Marriage of Figaro )
Mozart's immortal adaptation of Beaumarchais' satirical tale has always been a Glyndebourne staple, so it was appropriate that this delightfully traditional production of "Le Nozze di Figaro" was chosen to reopen a refurbished Glyndebourne in May, 1994. Here, John Gunter's set design is airy and uncluttered, leaving the actors plenty of breathing space, while director Stephen Medcalf likewise allows the characters to speak (and sing) for themselves. Gerald Finley's Figaro and Alison Hagley's Susanna make a charming central pairing; Renee Fleming and Andreas Schmidt are a formidable aristocratic duo, while Marie-Ange Todorovitch fills Cherubino's trousers with pleasing playfulness. Conductor Bernard Haitink and the London Philharmonic sparkle, as of course they should. Unfussily filmed, this is as close to the real thing as you are likely to get without a Glyndebourne season ticket. Sung in Italian.
Year: 1994
Genre: Performing Arts
Country: UK
Director: Derek Bailey
Starring: Gerald Finley, Alison Hagley, Renee Fleming, Andreas Schmidt
Duration: 189 Minutes
Rating: G
7.5/10
Location in store: Performing Arts
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