Sir Thomas Allen directs Mozart The Marriage of Figaro

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Esteemed baritone and RCM alumnus Sir Thomas Allen directs a rousing performance of Mozart's much-loved comic opera, produced by the RCM Opera Studio.

Composed in 1786, Mozart's classic opera has all the ingredients of a modern rom com: love, revenge and deception. Watch courtship turn to chaos for two servants, Figaro and Susanna, as their plans to wed are thwarted by the lecherous Count Almaviva. Lose yourself in Mozart's timeless melodies and witty libretto as the talented cast lead us through a myriad of mistaken identities, mishaps and misunderstandings.

Will our hero finally get his bride, or will the marriage of Figaro ultimately descend into mayhem?

The performance is sung in Italian.

Count Almaviva: Harry Thatcher
Countess Rosina Almaviva: Josephine Goddard
Susanna: Julieth Lozano
Figaro: Adam Maxey
Cherubino: Lauren Joyanne Morris
Marcellina: Katy Thomson
Bartolo: Timothy Edlin
Basilio: Joel Williams
Don Curzio: Samuel Jenkins
Barbarina: Poppy Shotts
Antonio: Conall O’Neill
Housemaid 1: Camilla Harris
Housemaid 2 : Jessica Cale
Wet Nurse: Annabel Kennedy
Head Housekeeper: Rebecca Leggett
Kitchen Maids: Alice Ruxandra Bell & Olivia Turner
Laundry Maid: Samantha Gaspe
Dairy Maid: Rebekah Jones
Gardeners: Dafydd Allen, Peter Edge, Conall O’Neill &Humphrey Thompson
Footmen: Peter Dunn & Matthew Keighley
Head Footman: Xavier Hetherington
Stable Boys: Michael Bell & Adam West

RCM Opera Orchestra
Conductor: Michael Rosewell
Director: Sir Thomas Allen
Set Designer: Lottie Higlett
Lighting Designer: Rory Beaton

Act I: 00:00:00
Act II: 00:47:26
Act III: 01:36:57
Act IV: 02:19:38

Recorded in November 2018 in the Britten Theatre at the Royal College of Music in London.

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I wish Mozart had had the satisfaction of knowing many regard him as the greatest composer of all time - that we’re still enjoying his music hundreds of years later.

mikemorris
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Unlike many productions, it was not only a pleasure to listen to, but also a pleasure to watch.

MrYorickJenkins
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these talented young people show that the future of the opera is assured. congratulations and thanks to Thomas Allen for believing in them.

bemolartaria
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If someone would have told my 12 year-old self I would watch a three hours long opera ... I wouldn’t believe them. But here I am

irmaakesson
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That finale in the second act always takes my breath away... what a magnificent work of genius.

Alessandro
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I was lucky enough to be at the dress rehearsal of the other cast for this production.
I've seen probably 50 productions of Figaro over the last 35 years and I am pretty sure this is my favourite.
Sir Thomas understands the piece inside out from playing the Count so many times.
Thanks for making it available

johnnytheslider
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Sounds like a full pro classical performance from 100 years ago. They've all already got superb singing talents at their young ages. End of act II ALWAYS rouses me!

joeblue
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The dramatic silences before the Count's asking fo, r and the Countess granting forgiveness are breathtaking

yedidyasinclair
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Beautiful performance. RIP, Maria Ewing… one of the best Cherubino’s of all time. This cast did her memory proud .

Baileya
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Les opéras de Mozart sont un miracle de la musique
Tout au long de ma vie, je n’ai cessé de les admirer .

phiphi
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This is gorgeous in every way theater possibly can be!

DavidRoodman
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Congratulations on this beautiful performance! orchestra, conductor, singers, scenarios, design conception. I can consider myself very lucky to be able to watch this video. thank you very much, and greetings from Brazil!

bemolartaria
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"The restored third act was bold, brilliant. The fourth was astounding. l saw a woman disguised in her maid's clothes, hear her husband speak the first tender words he'd offered her in years, simply because he thinks she is someone else. l heard the music of true forgiveness filling the theatre, conferring on all who sat there perfect absolution. God was singing through this little man, to all the world, unstoppable".

manco
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Best direction of Figaro I've ever seen (which is a lot), leading to great acting, in time with and adding to the music - I hadn't appreciated before how painful sull'aria must be for the countess.

spoffspoffington
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This was my favorite production of this Opera, truly funny, mesmerizing, and beautiful.

joshuariano
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2:13:05 the stunning moment....and 2:48:40...thank you Mozart!! The father of music!! Great performance!!

Diego-htrg
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I am just thrilled at the perfect beauty of this presentation on every facet - Music, stage design, acting....It's like watching a movie! Actors should be the best directors I have always maintained!

dorothydanso
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wow. I absolutely LOVE this production!!! They deserve thunderous applause!

katherinewilson
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Even the encore routine is fabulously performed in an act itself. First class performance!

joeblue
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Beautiful performance from such a young group. Whoever teaches Italian diction at the RCM is doing a very good job, bravissimo!

davidmees