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Théâtre des Champs-Elysées

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées

Opera

– Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Paris

Date
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Time
19:30
Duration
02:40
Venue
Théâtre des Champs-Elysées
Address
15 Av. Montaigne, 75008 Paris, France
City
Paris
Language
Italian
Price range
5 € – 160 €

About this event

An opera-in-concert presentation of Mozart and Da Ponte’s Le Nozze di Figaro focuses on five characters entangled in love and desire, set against the backdrop of social conventions. The evening underlines Mozart’s bold critique of aristocratic privilege and his sympathy for the intelligence and agency of ordinary people. Musically, the performance showcases the virtuosity of the score across recitatives, arias, and ensembles, serving as a masterclass in recitare—the art of vocal stagecraft. Historical echoes of Mozart’s own clashes with authority, including Salzburg’s Archbishop Colloredo, resonate through the work. Performed in Italian with French and English surtitles, this concert version highlights clarity of text, character, and musical drama without full staging. With period-informed orchestral colors and an expert cast, the production illuminates the timeless humanity and comic brilliance of Figaro.

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