The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart’s beloved opera of amorous lovers, mistaken identities, and affairs of the heart, is replete with warmth, lyricism, and a touch of sweetness. Though there is ...

Premiered in 1786, “The Marriage of Figaro” tells of two of the Count’s household servants, Figaro and Susanna, who are planning their wedding. The Count is hoping to sample the bride before the ...

First, that The Marriage of Figaro is a masterpiece, and that it’s really theater. Of course, it’s a very famous opera, but for me, it’s the first modern opera.