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Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Rene Jacobs (Conductor), Concerto Köln (Orchestra), Format: Audio CD
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René Jacobs has done it again. Following on the heels of his superb Cosi fan tutte, he now offers a Nozze di Figaro which is alive and vibrant; it seems to be happening in real time. There's so little artifice in the characters' recitatives and the rhythm is so conversational that we get the impression of real people, in a real pickle of a situation. The singing/acting is stunning, with Simon Keenlyside's Count the best on CD (a dangerous man just in control of his anger), Veronique Gens' Countess girlish and womanly in equal measure, the Cherubino of Angelika Kirchschlager extraordinarily well sung and properly boyish, Patrizia Ciofi's Susanna witty and wise and Lorenzo Regazzo's Figaro slightly darker than others, but all the more interesting for it. Throughout, the pianoforte not only accompanies but acts as commentator on the action. I don't find it intrusive but some might. Jacobs' instrumentalists play with real energy and brightness. This is a performance which feels as if it's being seen as well as heard. Just grand. --Robert Levine

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.26 x 5.82 x 1.23 inches; 15.36 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ HARMONIA MUNDI
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ HMC901818.20
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2004
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ HARMONIA MUNDI
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0001HZ728
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 3
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 57 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars perfect!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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it came like it said.....New!!! wonderful service....W
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Walter S. Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars a wonderful performance...
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2021
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Not the better than ever cast, etc. of Solti, nor the depth of humanity in the performances of some others.
But in my estimation, as a trained musicologist, this is a very enjoyable performance that may be close to Mozart's expectations when he wrote and conducted it. Highly recommended!
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PLH
5.0 out of 5 stars A refreshingly enlightened performance of Mozart's Figaro
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2021
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As a lover of this opera and with an interest in the values of historically-informed performance practices, this performance led by René Jacobs is enlightening to hear for its clarity in matters of articulation and its thoughtful consideration of appropriate tempos throughout.
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Patrick Maschka
4.0 out of 5 stars Not to my taste, BUT
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2009
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This recording of Figaro just doesn't suit me. It has such a raw, immediate feel that it comes off, to my ears, as almost a kind of operatic garage band performance. I prefer a more symphonic sound for my Mozart listening, whether or not it is authentic. For those considering this as a purchase, be ready for a very different Figaro experience than what is traditionally heard.

That said, the performances are top notch and deserve all the praise they have received. I won't waste time and space by repeating what others have said about the outstanding singing and playing found here. While this set has earned its esteemed place in the catalog, it is simply not to my taste.
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Stanley Hauer
5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece heard anew
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2007
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I found this recording a revelation. I'll simply never hear "Figaro" the same way again. The quick tempos, the sprightly recitative, the delicate embellishments all bring a new sense of life to this great score.

Should this be one's first "Figaro"? Hmm. Probably not. I'd suggest the venerable Kleiber or the luxury-cast Solti for that. And who could only want one recording of this wonderful opera? In short, if you love this opera, get this record.
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e wallace-byrd
5.0 out of 5 stars sweet
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2014
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this music is the best; there are times when i need mellow or soft or nice. this covers all the bases.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Mozart opera
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2006
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Short and sweet. My favorite recording of this opera. Contrary to one reviewer, I don't think the singers sound at all like oboes! But, then again, I really like oboes.
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qian jiong
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2015
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good
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Jan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great cd.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2023
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Excellent cd, good quality and great value for money.enjoying as soon as it arrived.
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Vercorsica
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnifique !
Reviewed in France on April 29, 2022
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Interprétation magnifique.
Coffret en excellent état.
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JF
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome recitatives!
Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2018
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The recitatives are awesome!
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Baildon
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Glücksmoment
Reviewed in Germany on October 18, 2017
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Auf der Suche nach einer "Figaro" Aufnahme bin ich schließlich auf die vorliegende CD gestoßen. Ich kann sie allen empfehlen, die eine spritzige, temporeiche und dabei sorgfältig und durchsichtig musizierte Aufnahme suchen. Die Sänger sind durch die Bank hervorragend. Besonderer Bonus: im 4. Akt werden alle Arien gesungen. Ich kann die Aufnahme allen wärmstens empfehlen, die Mozart im Sinne historischer Aufführungspraxis lieben und offen sind für ein paar neue, ungewöhnliche Tempi und sehr viel Musizierlaune.
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aohata
4.0 out of 5 stars 期待通りの輸入盤
Reviewed in Japan on January 19, 2022
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とても良かった
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