Figaro Gets a Divorce

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This staging of Figaro Gets a Divorce is presented as a chilling opera thriller about passion, betrayal and loss. It forms the fast-moving finale to Linus Fellbom’s Figaro trilogy at the Royal Swedish Opera, following his productions of Il barbiere di Siviglia and Le nozze di Figaro. Composed by Elena Langer in 2016, the score moves beyond Mozart and Rossini with a contemporary blend of orchestral modernism, edgy jazz and evocative film music, intensifying the drama. This production marks the Swedish premiere. On the January 31 premiere, a free pre-performance talk with librettist David Pountney, composer Elena Langer and members of the creative team will be held; for other dates, a free introduction is offered in the Golden Foyer 45 minutes before curtain.