Le Nozze di Figaro
Music by
W. A. Mozart
Martin Theatre
Highland Park, US
2014
August
15
19:00
August
17
13:00
Cast
| Figaro | John Relyea | |
| Susanna | Lisette Oropesa | |
| Countess Almaviva | Soile Isokoski | |
| Count Almaviva | Stéphane Degout | |
| Cherubino | Renée Rapier | |
| Marcellina | Marie McLaughlin | |
| Don Bartolo | Kristinn Sigmundsson | |
| Don Basilio | Rodell Rosel | |
| Don Curzio | Benjamin Bliss | |
| Barbarina | Simone Osborne | |
| Antonio | Paul Corona |
James Conlon
DirectorHarry Silverstein
About
Figaro is one of the best-known names in opera today, just as James Conlon is one of opera’s finest conductors. Performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro reaches lofty heights of tunefulness in the intimate setting of the Martin Theatre, the 850-seat acoustic gem of the same size as Mozartean halls. John Relyea reprises the title role he stepped into at Ravinia in 2010, with Lisette Oropesa also returning as Susanna and Soile Isokoski and Stéphane Degout portraying the Countess and Count Almaviva.
Chicago Symphony Chorus (Duain Wolfe, Director)
Reviews
Ravinia’s intimate Mozart magic remains with Conlon’s well-cast “Figaro”
The combination of his (John Relyea) big but expressive bass-baritone and her (Lisette Oropesa) lithe, silvery soprano was enchanting. Moving with the elegance of a ballerina, Oropesa flitted easily between outraged innocence and wily cynicism.
— Wynne Delacoma • Chicago Classical Review
James Conlon Conducts Marriage of Figaro at Ravinia
Lisette Oropesa is a natural on stage. Her lovely, light soprano fit Susanna perfectly. Hers is the standard to which all opera acting should aspire.
— Susan Hall • Berkshire Fine Arts
Opera Review: Ravinia’s stylish staging underscores timeless beauty of Mozart operas
His Susanna was the attractive American soprano Lisette Oropesa, who deftly captured the sparkle and intelligence of that lovely character. Oropeso is graceful beyond telling, moving like a dancer, shining in every scene.
— Dorothy Andries • Mundelein Review
Performance History
Lisette has given 37 performances as Susanna.