Classical Opera and the Mozartists

The Marriage of Figaro is widely considered to be the greatest opera ever written – an astonishing fusion of music and drama, of comedy and profundity – and over the 238 years since its first performance, it has never lost its ability to captivate and exhilarate audiences. The Mozartists’ concert presentation – their first performance of the work for 13 years – will place Mozart’s scintillating score at the heart of the story-telling, with their winning combination of world-class young singers and vibrant period instruments bringing fresh insights and dramatic flair to this ultimate miracle of composition. ‘Ian Page and The Mozartists always combine fascinating programming with thrilling music-making.’ (Gramophone) ‘Beautifully paced and balanced, the ensemble is both directed and sung to near perfection.’ (Opera) Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Duration: approx. 3 hours 20 min (incl. interval) PROGRAMME Mozart Le nozze di Figaro PERFORMERS Cast includes: Antoin Herrera-López Kessel Figaro Ellie Laugharne Susanna Alexandra Lowe Countess James Atkinson Count Trevor Eliot Bowes Bartolo/Antonio Alessandro Fisher Basilio/Curzio Ian Page conductor