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  • The Marriage of Figaro: Opéra en plein air
    The Marriage of Figaro: Opéra en plein air
  • The Marriage of Figaro: Opéra en plein air
    The Marriage of Figaro: Opéra en plein air

The Marriage of Figaro at Hôtel National des Invalides: Opéra en plein air

About the Event

Experience opera under the stars, when the Opéra en Plein Air Festival presents Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. This year's production is staged by the renowned French actress Julie Gayet, under the musical direction of Yannis Pouspourikas.

Based on a stage comedy by Pierre Beaumarchais and with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, The Marriage of Figaro is one of the most popular operas of the lyrical repertoire. The action takes place in the castle of Almaviva, near Sevilla, where the servants Suzanne and Figaro are preparing their marriage, despite the efforts of their employer the Count Almaviva to seduce Susanna. A masterpiece of the opera buffa genre, full of plot twists, deceptions and funny misunderstandings, in which the two lovers teach their master a lesson in fidelity.

Location
The Hôtel National des Invalides is one of Paris' defining monuments. Built in the 17th century as a military housing complex, the palatial structure now holds a military museum. The performance is held in the majestic 'Cour d'Honneur', the ceremonial courtyard of the complex.

Cast / Production

Stage director: Julie Gayet
Co stage director: Kên Higelin
Set design: Ghislaine Herbera
Costumes: Sara Roces Buelga
Music director: Yannis Pouspourikas
Lights: Romain Ratsimba
Orchestra: Musique Booking Orchestra, Anne Gravoin

Figaro: Norman Patzke
Suzanne: Norma Nahoun
Count Almaviva: Laurent Kubla
Countess Almaviva: Lies Vandewege
Cherub: Cécile Madelin
Marceline: Christine Tocci
Bartholo/Antonio: Matthieu Lacroart
Don Basile/Don Curzio: Florian Cafiero
Barberine: Maya Villanueva
Peasants: Choir Opéra en Plein Air and comedians

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