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The Marriage of Figaro (1975)

Movie ★ 6.0 181 min

Mozart's Marriage of Figaro is a comedy whose dark undertones explore the blurred boundaries between dying feudalism and emerging Enlightenment. Herman Prey's Figaro is admirably sung in a firm baritone and aptly characterized. So too, is his antagonist, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau as the Count perpetually frustrated by the scheming wiles of Figaro and Susanna, here the perky Mirella Freni, who sings and acts like a dream. The Countess is creamy-voiced Kiri Te Kanawa, and the Cherubino, Maria Ewing, looks just like the horny, teenaged page she's supposed to be. The all-star leads are complemented by worthy supporting singers, the Vienna Philharmonic at the top of its form, and the experienced Mozartian, Karl Böhm conducting a stylishly fleet performance.

Jean-Pierre Ponnelle Director Lorenzo da Ponte Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1975
Runtime
181 min
IMDb
tt0220672
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Studio
Deutsche Grammophon, Unitel Classics,

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Marriage of Figaro about?
Mozart's Marriage of Figaro is a comedy whose dark undertones explore the blurred boundaries between dying feudalism and emerging Enlightenment. Herman Prey's Figaro is admirably sung in a firm baritone and aptly characterized. So too, is his antagonist, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau as the Count perpetually frustrated by the scheming wiles of Figaro and Susanna, here the perky Mirella Freni, who sings and acts like a dream. The Countess is creamy-voiced Kiri Te Kanawa, and the Cherubino, Maria Ewing, looks just like the horny, teenaged page she's supposed to be. The all-star leads are complemented by worthy supporting singers, the Vienna Philharmonic at the top of its form, and the experienced Mozartian, Karl Böhm conducting a stylishly fleet performance.
Who directed The Marriage of Figaro?
The Marriage of Figaro was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
Who stars in The Marriage of Figaro?
The Marriage of Figaro stars Hermann Prey, Mirella Freni, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Kiri Te Kanawa.
When was The Marriage of Figaro released?
The Marriage of Figaro is a 1975 comedy, music film.
Where can I watch The Marriage of Figaro?
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