Le nozze di Figaro

Operatic Italian Guide

ANALYSIS ~ TRANSLATION ~ GRAMMAR ~ PRONUNCIATION ~ INTERPRETATION

Do you know the meaning behind the words when you sing Le nozze di Figaro?

This volume is dedicated to Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro, one of the central works of the operatic repertoire.

The volume treats the text as equal to the music.

You cannot sing what you do not feel
You cannot feel what you do not understand

By focusing on understanding the text itself, its literal and idiomatic translation, as well as challenging grammatical features, this volume provides the tools required to sing with meaning and impeccable pronunciation.

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Each aria and scene is analysed following a consistent structure.

Each number contains:

  • Context

  • Full text & Literal translation

  • Vocabulary and Grammar Notes

  • Pronunciation Notes

  • Idiomatic translation

  • Interpretation

  • Performance considerations

  • Full score

The volume also includes:

  • Historical context

  • Plot summary

  • Character overview

  • Access to accompanying audio: guided reading of the text & pronunciation guidance

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Included repertoire

  • Se vuol ballare

  • La vendetta

  • Non più andrai

  • Porgi amor

  • Voi che sapete

  • Venite inginocchiatevi

  • Crudel perché finora

  • Hai già vinta la causa

  • Riconosci in questo amplesso

  • Dove sono

  • Aprite un po’ quegli occhi

  • Deh vieni non tardar

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