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The Marriage of Figaro

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Mozart's comic opera, based on Beaumarchais's play, in a performance from Geneva.
Count Almaviva has given up his right to deflower all the maidens before their marriage night, but he still has his sights set on his wife's maid, Susanna. (baritone) (soprano) (bass) (soprano) (mezzo) (bass)
Chorus of the Grand
Theatre Geneva
Suisse Romande Orchestra, conductor Armin Jordan

Contributors

Conductor:
Armin Jordan
Count Almaviva:
William Shimell
Countess Almaviva:
Renee Flemming
Figaro:
Ferruccio Furlanetto
Susanna:
Marie McLaughlin
Cherubino:
Eirian James
Dr Bartolo:
Kristinn Sigmundsson
Don Basilio:
John Fryatt (tenor)
Marcellina:
Anne Collins (contralto)
Don Cumo:
Neil Jenkins (tenor)
Antonio:
Claudio Giombi (bass)
Barbarina:
Romana Noack (sop)
Source: Radio Times

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