Talk:The Marriage of Figaro
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[edit] Requested move
In accordance with WP:UE and Wikipedia:WikiProject Opera#Operas: original vs English translation, I propose that this article be moved to The Marriage of Figaro. --BaronLarf 13:08, May 25, 2005 (UTC)
- Support both here and across-the-board implementation of Wikipedia:WikiProject Opera#Operas: original vs English translation. Susvolans (pigs can fly) 13:13, 25 May 2005 (UTC)
- Support -- Viajero | Talk 13:51, 25 May 2005 (UTC)
- Support -- This is a "no brainer." --Lordkinbote 15:37, May 25, 2005 (UTC)
[edit] More about the music
We need to try to find more about the music, since that is what Mozart mostly did.
Edit 02/23/2006: The Mass in C K.317 was written before 'Le Nozze di Figaro' K.492, so Mozart has not recyled the aria 'Dove sono' for this mass, but it is the other way around: he used the music from the mass in the opera.
COMMENT BY SOMEONE ELSE
The music is arguably Mozart's best. Please say so.
The article mentions that not including thematic material in the overture is in keeping with the adult Mozart's practice, but the opening of the overture to Don Giovanni (written just after Figaro) is lifted pretty much wholesale from the finale. I'm going to change this section unless someone has an objection. MattHanlon 06:07, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
- And furthermore, the tune to which the words "Così fan tutte" are sung in the eponymous opera also appears in the overture. And the three chords that represent Sarastro's temple or the brotherhood or something-or-other also appear in the Magic Flute overture.
- As for Figaro, the diddle-diddle-diddle-diddle "scurrying" coda to the overture can be heard under the final chorus in the opera. --GuillaumeTell 11:26, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
Indeed the entire 'Music' section is scattershot. I suggest a wholesale revision. I intend to eliminate some trivia -- the Coldstream Guards have no place here -- and hopefully introduce some sourced opinions on the significant contribution to Western music that 'Figaro' constitutes. MattHanlon 09:16, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Cherubino casting
I removed a reference to Cherubino being cast as a countertenor. As far as I can tell this kind of casting is quite rare, and in my opinion is basically a stunt. Also thought the wording was clumsy and out of context. MattHanlon 15:41, 9 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Count 'no longer in love'?
I don't think it's accurate to describe the Count as no longer being in love with the Countess (this is in the character list). In fact, I would contest that the Count is very much in love with the Countess. The final scene of forgiveness and togetherness should be enough to justify my deletion of 'no longer in love with Rosina' from the Count's entry in the character list.
FractaL 23:55, 27 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Staging
Some interesting but problematic material about hte staging of The Marriage of Figaro was cut from Pierre Beaumarchais. It may have copyright issues, and it lacks citation, but it is suggestive of a direction for someone to look into for this article. - Jmabel | Talk 20:26, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
