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“The Marriage of Figaro, an absolute smash hit, is based on a very controversial French play, which has been banned in Vienna because it is seen as being offensive towards the aristocracy.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Mozart's operas and themes
For: Listeners interested in opera and Mozart's social commentary
Key quote: “And this is The Marriage of Figaro, an absolute smash hit.”
The host discusses how 'The Marriage of Figaro' illustrates Mozart's frustrations with the aristocracy and societal conventions. They highlight the opera's controversial nature and its significance in Mozart's body of work, contrasting it with 'Don Giovanni'.
“The Marriage of Figaro is very emotional, tear-stained, over-the-top, fun. You know, this sense of spectacle.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Theatre and Politics
For: Those interested in the intersection of theatre and political history
Key quote: “'The Marriage of Figaro is a perfect example because The Marriage of Figaro is very emotional, tear-stained, over-the-top, fun.'”
The host mentions 'The Marriage of Figaro' to illustrate how the emotional and theatrical elements of the play reflect the political atmosphere of the time. It serves as an example of how politics was perceived as a performance, drawing on the dramatic styles of the theatre.