Foto: Prudence Upton I Opera Australia The Marriage of Figaro at Sydney Opera House
Sydney, Sydney Opera House — Joan Sutherland Theatre
About the Event
Grab the chance to witness a stunning opera performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
The plot unfolds into a hilarious frenzy of mistaken identities on Figaro and Susanna's wedding day, offering a masterclass in comedy. The lively, clever script and catchy melodies explain why this beloved Mozart opera remains a favorite worldwide.
This opera is a showcase of ensemble brilliance, featuring exquisite trios, quartets, and a remarkable sextet woven into the music. In terms of drama, it delivers everything: romance and intrigue, schemes and masquerades, passion and humor.
The narrative centers on the Countess's love for Count Almaviva, who, however, is infatuated with her maid, Susanna. On her wedding day, Susanna, together with Figaro, navigates through a thicket of deception and lust to outsmart the amorous Count.
Featuring international talents Gordon Bintner and Michael Sumuel making their Australian debuts, the stage also hosts renowned Australian artists Kiandra Howarth, Siobhan Stagg, Emily Edmonds, and Jane Ede.
Under Sir David McVicar’s direction, the production becomes a vibrant 'comic cauldron of sex and social politics' (Limelight), where the humor bites with a dark, incisive edge.
Historical costume expert Jenny Tiramani dresses the cast in period‐appropriate attire, adorning the nobles in sumptuous silks and the servants in soft cornflower blue. David Finn enhances the setting with his luminous lighting that transitions from day to night, casting the grand spaces in both sunshine and moonlight.
Practical Information
Performed in Italian with English surtitles.
Program
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – The Marriage of Figaro
Cast / Production
Conductor: Teresa Riveiro Böhm
Director: David McVicar
Set & Costume Designer: Jenny Tiramani
Lighting Designer: David Finn
Revival Director: Andy Morton
Count: Gordon Bintner
Countess. Kiandra Howarth (31 Jul–16 Aug), Jane Ede (19–27 Aug)
Figaro: Michael Sumuel
Susanna: Siobhan Stagg
Cherubino: Emily Edmonds
Dr Bartolo: Richard Anderson
Marcellina. Dominica Matthews
Don Basilio: Virgilio Marino
Don Curzio: Kanen Breen
Barbarina: Celeste Lazarenko
Antonio: Clifford Plumpton
First Bridesmaid: Annabelle Chaffey
Second Bridesmaid: Keara Donohoe
Opera Australia Orchestra
Opera Australia Chorus
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House hosts performances from many genres in Sydney, Australia. One of the 20th Century's most famous and distinctive structures, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Opera House was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon as a multiple performance venue. The complex hosts more than 1.2 million people annually with a season of 1,500 performances. Performers include international and local guest artists, and three resident companies: the Sydney Theatre Company, Opera Australia, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Perhaps the most important composer of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian composer of the late 18th century. Born in 1756 in Salzburg, he showed prodigious musical talent from childhood. Beginning at five years of age, he composed more than 600 works, including concertos, symphonies, religious works and operas before his premature death at the age of 35. Hi influence over successive generations cannot be overestated - Ludwig van Beethoven wrote of Mozart "posterity will not see such a talent again in 100 years”. Despite the immense success of his compositions, and the acclaim he received across Europe, Mozart achieved little financial security and rwas buried in an unmarked grave in Vienna's St Marx Cemetery.
Address
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, Australia — Google Maps
