About the Film
Richard Eyre’s elegant production, which opened the Met’s 2014–15 season, sets the action of Mozart’s timeless social comedy in a manor house in 1930s Seville. Ildar Abdrazakov leads the cast as the resourceful Figaro set on outwitting his master, the philandering Count Almaviva, played by Peter Mattei. Marlis Petersen sings Susanna, the object of the Count’s affection and Figaro’s bride-to-be, Amanda Majeski is the Countess, and Isabel Leonard gives a standout performance as the pageboy Cherubino. Music Director James Levine on the podium brings out all the humor, drama, and humanity of Mozart’s score.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: The Metropolitan Opera: The Marriage of Figaro is a captivating and well-crafted music movie from 2014. Directed by Gary Halvorson, and starring Amanda Majeski, Marlis Petersen, Isabel Leonard Richard Eyre’s elegant production, which opened the Met’s 2014–15 season, sets the action of Mozart’s timeless social comedy in a manor house in 1930s Seville.
Time Investment: At 3h 18m, this is an epic-length movie that rewards patient viewers with a deeply immersive experience.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies, The Metropolitan Opera: The Marriage of Figaro deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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