Mozart's opera back on stage with cast of Chinese, global artists
Scenes from the NCPA's production of The Marriage of Figaro, featuring Chinese cast members.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The Marriage of Figaro, composed in 1786, is the most famous of all the numerous operas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
In 2013, the National Centre for the Performing Arts premiered its production of the opera, directed by Spanish opera director Jose Luis Castro. This production brought the vibrant society of 18th-century Seville to life, with a classical elegance that highlighted both the social dynamics and the comedic spirit of the opera.
This summer, the NCPA is once again presenting The Marriage of Figaro, offering audiences the chance to enjoy a live performance from Tuesday to Sunday.
Scenes from the NCPA's production of The Marriage of Figaro, featuring Chinese cast members.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Conducted by the NCPA's music director Lyu Jia, the production will bring together a cast of distinguished Chinese and international singers, many of whom are renowned for their performances of Mozart's operas.
The opera tells the hilarious and dramatic story of Figaro, a servant in the household of Count Almaviva, who is trying to marry his beloved Susanna, while navigating a series of romantic entanglements, misunderstandings, and mistaken identities. Mozart's music, paired with the sharp wit of the libretto, creates an opera that remains a cornerstone of the operatic canon. For opera lovers, the NCPA's production promises a rich experience, offering both a visual and musical feast.
Besides the live performances, the NCPA will introduce the opera production to a wider audience. For the first time, the live performance will be broadcast on Saturday simultaneously across over 30 cities nationwide, through the NCPA's "Second Stage" livestreaming platform.
Scenes from the NCPA's production of The Marriage of Figaro, featuring Chinese cast members.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Scenes from the NCPA's production of The Marriage of Figaro, featuring Chinese cast members.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]