Le Nozze Di Figaro

Mozart (Artist), Battle (Artist), Muti (Artist), Philharmonic Orchestra (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Label: Angel Records
• ASIN: B000002RPH
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,519 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #28 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Divas > Battle, Kathleen

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Sinfonia

2. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act One - N° 1 Cinque...dieci...venti...

3. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act One - N° 1: Cosa stai misurando

4. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act One - N° 2: Se a caso madama la notte ti chiama

5. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act One - N° 2: Or bene; ascolta e taci!

6. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act One - N° 3: Se vuol ballare, signor contino

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Disc: 2

1. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act Two - N° 13: Quante buffonerie!

2. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act Two - N° 13: Che novità

3. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act Two - N° 14: Susanna, or via sortite

4. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act Two - N° 14: Dunque voi non aprite?

5. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act Two - N° 15: Aprite, presto, aprite

6. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act Two - N° 15: Oh guarda il demonietto come fugge!

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Disc: 3

1. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act Three - N° 22: Ricevete, o padroncina

2. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act Three - N° 22: Queste sono, Madama

3. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act Three - N° 23 Finale: Ecco la marcia, andiamo

4. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act Three - N° 23 Finale: Amanti costanti

5. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act Four - N° 24: L'ho perduta, me meschina!

6. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Act Four - N° 24: Barbarina co' hai?

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Voice of God, November 6, 1998

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This review is from: Le Nozze Di Figaro (Audio CD)

This is a phenomenal opera recording. Everyone is wonderful in their roles, especially Kathleen Battle and Anne Murray, who makes a heart-rending Cherubino.

Figaro is truly a special opera, perhaps the best yet written (and that will ever be written). In my opinion, this is the best you could purchase in the way of recordings.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars On Second Hearing!!, August 13, 2001

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Marvin L. Perrott (London, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Le Nozze Di Figaro (Audio CD)

When I first heard this recording, I concurred with the sentiments the reviewers. There was nothing to work with in this recording. Or so I thought!!!

Then I listened to it again. It jumped out a grabbed me! There is so much subtlety in this recording. We have to remember that everything happens in the space of one day.

With that in mind, the pace seems to make sense. Also, don't focus on the singers too much. Listen to the internals of the orchestra, (especially, the viola, bassoon and oboe parts) you will be amazed! It tells part of the story.

All, the singers are in top form , especially Kathleen Battle. An absolute joy to hear as always.

My only criticism is that music of the wedding and the duet "Che soave zeffiretto" was taken a bit too fast.

All in all a great recording. If you want buffonery with exaggerated antics (a la Bartoli)then look elsewhere. Drama, comedy, precision, movement and just great interpretations, then this is the recording for you.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Margaret Price, September 9, 2000

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S. Park (Seoul) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Le Nozze Di Figaro (Audio CD)

For me the great merit of this recording has always been Margaret Price. Her creamy, warm tones are perfect for the Countess, and she alone is reason enough to own this recording. The stars above all belong to her (and if it was her and not the recording in question, it would be ten stars instead of four). It's a pity she doesn't seem to be as famous as the other Countesses and her albums are relatively few.