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Mozart Le Nozze di Figaro

This is Schrott's second Figaro in a less than twelve month period, the earlier being the ROH production. The two productions have vast differences as well as similarities. The ROH production as been set in the equivalent of the Regency period--Spanish version. The Zurich is set in what appears to be the 1950's. For those who note such things, Schrott can appear sans shirt, but in an undershirt in the Zurich house. Vocally there is no difference between the two performances. The man has a glorious multi-hued voice over which he has complete command. Not only is he good looking he can act. He should have a great career. Indeed, the virile sound he produces would lead one to wonder if the great Verdi baritone roles are within his ability.

Top Cast

  • Erwin Schrott

    Erwin Schrott

    Figaro

  • Martina Janková

    Martina Janková

    Susanna

  • Michael Volle

    Michael Volle

    Il Conte di Almaviva

  • Malin Hartelius

    Malin Hartelius

    La Contessa di Almaviva

  • Judith Schmid

    Judith Schmid

    Cherubino

  • Carlos Chausson

    Carlos Chausson

    Bartolo

  • Irène Friedli

    Irène Friedli

    Marcellina

  • Martin Zysset

    Martin Zysset

    Basilio

  • Eva Liebau

    Eva Liebau

    Barbarina

Overview

This is Schrott's second Figaro in a less than twelve month period, the earlier being the ROH production. The two productions have vast differences as well as similarities. The ROH production as been set in the equivalent of the Regency period--Spanish version. The Zurich is set in what appears to be the 1950's. For those who note such things, Schrott can appear sans shirt, but in an undershirt in the Zurich house. Vocally there is no difference between the two performances. The man has a glorious multi-hued voice over which he has complete command. Not only is he good looking he can act. He should have a great career. Indeed, the virile sound he produces would lead one to wonder if the great Verdi baritone roles are within his ability.

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