Details
Count Almaviva lusts after the delicious Susanna, Figaro's bride to be. The neglected Countess pines for her husband's attentions and, as she tries to make him jealous, love and suspicion abound. Figaro must unravel the threads before he and Susanna can tie the knot. Also performed as
Figaro's Wedding and
Figaro!. First performed at the Burgtheater in Vienna on 1 May 1786 Sung in English
Cast/Performers
Christopher Purves,
Paul Whelan,
Graham Stone,
James Nelson,
Alice Coote,
Michelle Walton,
David Morrison,
Campbell Russell,
Anne Dawson,
Rebecca Caine,
Felicity Hammond,
Phyllis Cannan,
Sandra Haxton,
Frances Morrison,
Stella LitchfieldCreatives/Company
Music:
MozartLyrics:
Da Ponte (after [Beaumarchais])
Company:
Scottish OperaConductor(s):
Raymond Leppard,
Derek ClarkDirector(s):
Aidan Lang,
David Leveaux (original director)
Design:
Vicki MortimerCostume:
Deirdre ClancyLighting:
Paul Pyant (original lighting)
Choreographer(s):
Maxine Braham,
Wayne McGregor (original choreographer)