In our exploration of how The Marriage of Figaro came about, we are finally at our third genius involved with this extraordinary work of art. Yes, I am talking of the great composer himself, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Since we have already spoken about the original
For “The marriage of Figaro” to be created, there seems to have been in the stars a strange “geniuses unite” alignment. I am talking of Mr de Beaumarchais, Mr Da Ponte and of course Mr Mozart. We already spoke of the incredible Mr. de
Dear friends of opera everywhere. Very soon we will be rehearsing and performing what is arguably one of the greatest pieces of music ever written. The marriage of Figaro or as it is known in its original language Le Nozze di Figaro, is without
Two things are pretty much ever present in the operatic repertoire, mothers, and misery in one form or another, often together!
“We are all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” Those are the words of the Cheshire Cat, and probably one of the most famous quotes in the book Alice in Wonderland. It has been made as ubiquitous, from memes to tea towels, as the “mad
Gian Carlo Menotti was born on July 7, 1911 in Cadegliano-Viconago, Italy, and died February 1, 2007 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. He was an Italian-American composer, librettist, director and playwright who is primarily known for his extraordinary output of 25 operas. He referred to himself
Dear friends of Syracuse Opera, I hope you have joined in on the fun and mystery following our own Lady M through her journey in the world of intrigue, gossip, and of course opera! Stepping out of Lady M’s magical Opera World, I want to
My dearest friends, today I have to say M is for Moonlight and Mischief… M is for Misery & Mother: Mrs. Nolan & Mrs. Gobineau Read More M is for Madness: What is it about the “Mad Scenes”? Read More M is for Menotti: A
My dearest friends, today I have to say M is for Misery and Mother… I have mentioned before my wonderful dressmaker Miss Amelia Ball, and her talented assistant Miss Kitty Sorel, M is for Misery & Mother: Mrs. Nolan & Mrs. Gobineau Read More M
Your most humble servant Lady M is all aflutter today! During these long weeks where one must prepare adequately for the event of the season at the estate of Baroness de Marigold, there are more rumors and salacious whispers to keep abreast of than can
I have decided I simply must attend Baroness De Marigold’s event, and we all know determined I can get! My dearest friend Mr. Menotti is absolutely the key to my entering the castle…
Lady M here! Remember the last time how I told you I had to run along? That M is for Medium? Well, I do not want to cause a scandal…
Dear Friends of Syracuse Opera, Lady M here! Now I am sure many of you will figure out my true identity in an instant! Let’s just say that my M is the most infamous of all! This season at Syracuse Opera I will be your guide
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