album · September 27, 1954

Le nozze di Figaro di Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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This 1954 Opera d'Oro release presents Mozart's comic opera "Le nozze di Figaro" in its original 1786 form. It has been a staple of the operatic canon for centuries.

• "Le nozze di Figaro" premiered in Vienna in 1786.
• The opera is based on a controversial play by Pierre Beaumarchais.
• This recording was released on the Opera d'Oro label in 1954.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian composer of the 18th century, widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in Western music history. His prolific output included over 600 works, many of which are considered cornerstones of the classical repertoire.