A brilliant score full of unpredictable twists that follows the principles of classical theatre unity: unity of place, time, and action.
"Because freedom, I’ve been told, is nothing but the distance between the hunter and its prey."
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Lorenzo Da Ponte, the librettist for Mozart in his famous Trilogy (Le nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, Così fan tutte), lived a life worthy of a novel: a traveler, director of the New Italian Theatre at the Viennese court, Italian professor in London, and friend of Casanova (who greatly influenced his portrayal of Don Giovanni), he ended up as a professor at Columbia University in New York, where he passed away.
On the other hand, Beaumarchais, with his extraordinary personality, shares with Da Ponte a life full of adventures: he was a watchmaker, inventor, playwright, piano teacher to Louis XV's daughters, spy, diplomat, editor, horticulturist, and revolutionary. Beaumarchais struggled for a long time to get Figaro or La folle journée published, as it was censored and obstructed by the king for its sharp social criticism targeting the arrogance of the ruling class—the aristocracy just before the French Revolution. The play showcases the social antagonism between classes, master-servant, and defends the moral superiority of the society’s base while encouraging revolt.
The audience is invited to dive into the tumultuous life of this gallery of characters: the contemplative solitude of the Countess, an emancipated/astute Susanna in the face of male misogyny, an obedient Fígaro to the sadistic and abusive Count, and an innocent and love-struck Cherubino. A collection of characters in which, residing in the myth, a shared female suffering is exposed, stemming from violent male behavior. The only refuge for the women is their ability to show solidarity. Once they separate, they become vulnerable.
We can reduce this entire microcosm to a binary confrontation between the individualistic and aggressive male worlds and the sensitive and generous female one. All aspects and variations of love are captured here: from the contemplative idealism of Cherubino to the marital-wife, lover-courtesan, and parent-child relationships: a world of explorations and a perfectly defined and musically crafted manual by Mozart in each of the characters.
From fragility to violence, through generosity, joy, and the triumph of love... it becomes an eternal mirror for humanity. This new perspective presented by stage director Marta Pazos will reveal new meanings and confront the audience with the notion of seduction, while posing questions such as: what does it mean to be a man or a woman in today's society? What limits do we place on our desire? What does it mean to be a couple today? What are the consequences of our impulses or abuse?
Mozart, with Le nozze, marks the culmination of classical perfection in beauty, reaching humanity with a score of immense relevance and modernity, suggesting reflections that go beyond the plot. Thus, Le nozze continues to speak of our society and our time, challenging the institution of marriage and, in light of the #metoo movement, the abuse of power and sexual intimidation address a toxic masculinity that must be eradicated.
The different manifestations of love and reconciliation are the foundation of this work, and within the context of the prevailing Catholicism and Enlightenment of the time, Mozart proposes a final remedy: forgiveness, an intelligent and necessary form of repair.
Comic opera in four acts.
Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte based on the play La Folle Journée, ou le Mariage de Figaro by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais.
- World premiere: 01/05/1786 at the Burgtheater in Vienna.
- Premiere in Barcelona: 02/02/1916 at the Gran Teatre del Liceu.
- Last performance at the Liceu: 23/04/2022.
- Total performances at the Liceu: 106.
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Special sessions
12 June: Breathing the Opera – Mindfulness session
28 June: Digital premiere on the Liceu OPERA+ platform
21 June: Live audio description service
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- Act one 45 min
- Act two 49 min
- Pause 30 min
- Act three 43 min
- Act four 33 min
Artistic profile
- Stage direction
- Marta Pazos
- Scenery
- Max Glaenzel based on an idea by Marta Pazos
- Choreography
- Andreas Heise
- Costumes
- Agustin Petronio
- Lighting
- Nuno Meira
- Assistant Stage Direction
- Sílvia Aurea De Stefano, Anna Crespo
- Scenography Assistant
- Paula González
- Costume Assistant
- Martín González
- Assistant Conductor
- Oleguer Aymamí
- Musical Assistant Coaches
- Véronique Werklé, Rodrigo de Vera, Pau Casan and Jaume Tribó
- Co-production
- Gran Teatre del Liceu and Auditorio de Tenerife
- Choir of the Gran Teatre del Liceu
- Conductor David-Huy Nguyen Phung
- Orquestra Simfònica del Gran Teatre del Liceu
- Conductor Giovanni Antonini
- Dancers
- Katalin Arana, Anna Climent, Elia Lopez, Clémentine Dumas, Carla Perez Mora, Gloria Garcia Garrido, David Vento, Roberto Gomez Luque, Yannick Bosc, Jose Dopateo
Cast
Cast Changes
- Bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni joins the production of Le nozze di Figaro in the role of Figaro, replacing baritone Konstantin Krimmel, who has suffered a foot injury that prevents him from taking part in the production.
- Mezzo-soprano Mireia Pintó will perform the role of Marcellina in all performances of Le nozze di Figaro, including those originally scheduled for Jennifer Larmore, who will be unable to perform the role as she must undergo surgery.
Get ready for 'Le nozze di Figaro'
The magazine
Creative process behind an opera
The Liceu presents the official Le nozze di Figaro magazine, a limited edition dedicated to the creative process behind the new production of Mozart’s opera. The publication features exclusive photographs of the rehearsals, costumes, set design and visual construction of the production, transforming stage director Marta Pazos’s camp and colourful universe into a collector’s item.
- Format: 24 x 33.5 cm
- Number of pages: 40
- Limited edition
- Language: bilingual Catalan / Spanish
Purchase your copy in advance and collect it on the day of the performance.
Available online (no home delivery), at the box office or at La Botiga del Liceu (Historic Foyer) on performance days.
RRP: €10 (subscribers: €8).
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Le nozze di Figaro
Thursday, June 4 at 7:30 PM
Opera + DJ + Food Stands
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Special sessions
Breathing the Opera
Breathing the Opera is a 30-minute guided session led by coach Mònica Arús, with a soundscape by music therapist Núria Andorrà, where we will practise simple breathing, relaxation and mindfulness exercises to enter a state of calm and openness that will help us enjoy the performance with presence and awareness.
Friday, June 12
6:30 pm
Buy the full experience here: mindfulness session + opera performance.
Liceu OPERA+
Liceu OPERA+ subscribers will be able to enjoy the live broadcast of Le nozze di Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from the Liceu, with stage direction by Marta Pazos and conducted by maestro Giovanni Antonini.
Once edited, it will be available on demand for subscribers.
Sunday, 28 June: Digital premiere
Audiodescripció
Live audio description is available for one performance of each staged opera, narrating key visual elements to benefit blind and visually impaired audience members. The service consists of two parts: an audio introduction fifteen minutes before the performance begins, and live audio description during the show.
LiveVoice App
To listen to the audio description, simply click on “Audiodescription at the Liceu” or open the LiveVoice app and enter the code: 075177.
Sunday, June 21
6:00 pm