Mozart, "The Marriage of Figaro," Part 2

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

Joshua Weilerstein

Clarinet, Timpani, Performing, Trombone, Cello, Trumpet, Bassoon, Classicalmusic, Performing Arts, Arts, Violin, Flute, Piano, Conductor, Music, Weilerstein

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🗓️ 25 March 2021

⏱️ 92 minutes

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Summary

Acts III and IV of the Marriage of Figaro are complicated in many ways. They are difficult for the singers, for the conductor, and especially for the director. So in honour of the many experiments that have been made with the second half of this opera, I’m going to try an experiment as well. I’m going to take a performance of the opera, and play you the entire 3rd and 4th acts while doing live, unscripted commentary on it. Think of it as opera meets ESPN. Make sure to check out Part 1 first and enjoy!

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Sticking out the Classical Music Podcast.
0:08.9	My name is Joshua Weylerstein, I'm a conductor and I'm the artistic director of the Lozan
0:12.6	Chamber Orchestra in Lozan, Switzerland.
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