Pittsburgh Orchestra - The Marriage of Figaro

Mozart's madcap opera

Figaro is finally tying the knot in this feverishly fun follow-up to The Barber of Seville, spilling its madcap mischief at the Benedum Center this November, courtesy of the Pittsburgh Opera. With some of opera's most famous arias and an unbeatable story, discover why The Marriage of Figaro is considered the world's most beloved opera!

What is the story?

The Marriage of Figaro explores territory that would have surely raised a few eyebrows in its day, i.e. the contentious relationship between the lower and ruling classes. Set in Spain, serial love rat Count Almaviva has set his sights on his Countess' maid Susanna, much to the chagrin of his valet Figaro, who is Susanna's betrothed. The Countess, Susanna, Figaro, and their fellow servants conspire to punish the rapscallion Count with hysterical results.