Glyndebourne's 2025 revival of Le Nozze di Figaro marks a milestone with Mariame Clément as the first female director. Celebrating Mozart's wit and societal critique, her production features a visually arresting set that transitions from chamber to garden. The performance incorporates a youthful cast supported by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, which plays on period instruments for a distinctive sound. Drawing inspiration from humanitarian ideals of the Enlightenment, Clément's staging offers a fresh interpretation without abandoning the opera's classical essence and its critique of social hierarchy, set against the backdrop of historical change in Europe.
Clément's interpretation honours the opera's classical roots, highlighting its timeless wit and biting social commentary. With elegantly designed revolving sets that guide the audience from chamber to garden, the production offers a visually rich, room-by-room journey that stays true to tradition.
Playing on period instruments, the band had a lighter, more transparent sound with distinct instrumental colours and textures, complementing the delicate sets inspired by 18th-century painter Louis Carrogis Carmontelle.
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