Explore: The Marriage of Figaro

Learn more about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera The Marriage of Figaro and explore the ideas behind English National Opera’s production.

Please note the information in this guide refers to Fiona Shaw’s staging as part of our 2017/18 Season.

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The Context

Explore the conditions that shaped da Ponte and Mozart's opera
Listening Guide preview of music sheet

Listening Guide

Analyse Mozart's musical and dramatic choices

An image of Mary Bevan and Sarah Jane Brandon in Fiona Shaw's 2014 production of The Marriage of Figaro

The Production

Read about Director Fiona Shaw's production concept and design