The Marriage of Figaro

6R  Mozart. Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, ca. 1820 

Notes

The Marriage of Figaro (Le nozze di Figaro), composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, is a comic opera in four acts that premiered in 1786. Based on Pierre Beaumarchais' play, the story unfolds in a single day and revolves around the clever servant Figaro, his fiancée Susanna, and their efforts to outwit the scheming Count Almaviva, who seeks to seduce Susanna. With its sharp social commentary, engaging characters, and Mozart’s masterful music, the opera explores themes of love, power, and class conflict, solidifying its place as one of the greatest works in the operatic repertoire.

Description

Large bound with marble and green label on front, hinges on binding loose, intact, good condition