"The Marriage of Figaro," set in Seville, is about the impending wedding of Figaro, Count Almaviva’s valet, and Susanna, the countess’ maid. The count has been chasing Susanna in a bid to ...

Susanna (soprano Ying Fang), on the day of her wedding to the count’s valet, Figaro (bass-baritone Peter Kellner). What ensues is a madcap mix of overheard conversations, disguised characters ...

As the household gathers for Figaro and Susanna’s wedding, Susanna and the Countess move their plan forward. Susanna delivers a letter to the Count, suggesting a tryst in the garden. Finally in ...

As the household gathers for Figaro and Susanna’s wedding, Susanna and the Countess move their plan forward. Susanna delivers a letter to the Count, suggesting a tryst in the garden. Finally in ...

One such privilege included the right for nobles to take the place of the groom during their servants' wedding nights. This law, known as Le Droit du Seigneur, factors into the plot of the opera when ...

View Richard Hudson (b. 1954) watercolour, two costume designs for English National and Royal Opera productions, Figaro's Wedding (1991) and Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg (1993), 35.5 x 25.5cm, in g ...