Figaro, valet to the Count, is angry at him because he can tell that there is a…Figaro, valet to the Count, is angry at him because he can tell that there is a ruse in the works for the Count to sleep with the bride-to-be in the spirit of "Droit de seigneur". Figaro decides that he will fake obedience to the Count's wishes while, in reality, he is planning to thwart the Count's designs
Figaro, valet to the Count, is angry at him because he can tell that there is a…Figaro, valet to the Count, is angry at him because he can tell that there is a ruse in the works for the Count to sleep with the bride-to-be in the spirit of "Droit de seigneur". Figaro decides that he will fake obedience to the Count's wishes while, in reality, he is planning to thwart the Count's designs
After the Count orders Cherubino to leave and join the Seville regiment for…After the Count orders Cherubino to leave and join the Seville regiment for being infatuated with the Countess, Figaro tells Cherubino with a rousing march that he must give up his easy life and his women and become a soldier
After the Count orders Cherubino to leave and join the Seville regiment for…After the Count orders Cherubino to leave and join the Seville regiment for being infatuated with the Countess, Figaro tells Cherubino with a rousing march that he must give up his easy life and his women and become a soldier
Count Almaviva believes Susanna will be meeting him in his gardens on the night…Count Almaviva believes Susanna will be meeting him in his gardens on the night of her marriage to Figaro, which he also may be able to prevent through legal means. He overhears the two lovers talking confidently about winning the case, though, and becomes incensed. This is a pivotal moment because an Aristocrat is feeling that he is losing control to his servants. He resolves to overcome his subordinates
Count Almaviva believes Susanna will be meeting him in his gardens on the night…Count Almaviva believes Susanna will be meeting him in his gardens on the night of her marriage to Figaro, which he also may be able to prevent through legal means. He overhears the two lovers talking confidently about winning the case, though, and becomes incensed. This is a pivotal moment because an Aristocrat is feeling that he is losing control to his servants. He resolves to overcome his subordinates
After Donna Elvira confronts Don Giovanni, who had betrayed her, Leporello…After Donna Elvira confronts Don Giovanni, who had betrayed her, Leporello tells her that she should forget him and then produces a book of the Don's feminine conquests : 640 in Italy, 231 in Germany, 100 in France, 91 in Turkey, and 1003 in Spain
After Donna Elvira confronts Don Giovanni, who had betrayed her, Leporello…After Donna Elvira confronts Don Giovanni, who had betrayed her, Leporello tells her that she should forget him and then produces a book of the Don's feminine conquests : 640 in Italy, 231 in Germany, 100 in France, 91 in Turkey, and 1003 in Spain
As Don Giovanni arrives at his palace with the peasants awaiting the wedding…As Don Giovanni arrives at his palace with the peasants awaiting the wedding party of Masetto and Zerlina inside, he declares that there shall be an incredible party with much wine and many women, invites everybody and makes his own intentions clear
As Don Giovanni arrives at his palace with the peasants awaiting the wedding…As Don Giovanni arrives at his palace with the peasants awaiting the wedding party of Masetto and Zerlina inside, he declares that there shall be an incredible party with much wine and many women, invites everybody and makes his own intentions clear
After Leporello has led Donna Elvira away, Don Giovanni serenades her…After Leporello has led Donna Elvira away, Don Giovanni serenades her chambermaid. He's outside, on the ground with a servant playing the mandolin for him; she is upstairs and visible through a window
After Leporello has led Donna Elvira away, Don Giovanni serenades her…After Leporello has led Donna Elvira away, Don Giovanni serenades her chambermaid. He's outside, on the ground with a servant playing the mandolin for him; she is upstairs and visible through a window
The Birdcatcher Papageno introduces himself to Prince Tamino and also mentions…The Birdcatcher Papageno introduces himself to Prince Tamino and also mentions that he probably could catch women like he can birds
The Birdcatcher Papageno introduces himself to Prince Tamino and also mentions…The Birdcatcher Papageno introduces himself to Prince Tamino and also mentions that he probably could catch women like he can birds
After Pamina pleads with Sarastro to have mercy on her scheming mother,…After Pamina pleads with Sarastro to have mercy on her scheming mother, Sarastro sings of the ideals of his Brotherhood with reference to the Hallowed Halls, where they meet for the ceremony
After Pamina pleads with Sarastro to have mercy on her scheming mother,…After Pamina pleads with Sarastro to have mercy on her scheming mother, Sarastro sings of the ideals of his Brotherhood with reference to the Hallowed Halls, where they meet for the ceremony
After drinking a glass of wine which magically appeared, Papageno sings …After drinking a glass of wine which magically appeared, Papageno sings (accompanied by magic bells) of what he really wants, which is a wife
After drinking a glass of wine which magically appeared, Papageno sings …After drinking a glass of wine which magically appeared, Papageno sings (accompanied by magic bells) of what he really wants, which is a wife