The Marriage of Figaro opera by Mozart

You feel that in real-life these are impossible situations and yet in the opera Mozart has made them realistic and you enjoy them ! In the second act , a scene where the Countess arriving disguised as Susanna and the behavior of the passionate Count evoke mirth and laughter . Ultimately both admit their flirtations , forgive each other . Figaro weds Susanna and all - including the audience-- enjoys the happy turn of events

Mozart has weaved a brilliant story of small characters , their unique ambitions , their love and suffering , how they act and react upon the

br sentiments of each other , how they mix freely with each other and at the same time maintain the essential dignity ! What is depicted is not the cheap love affair , no character has the street-fighter 's image you find the sublime beauty in the love dealings , the helpless commitment ! The individual characters behave true to their volition and you enjoy their weakness in the temporary flirtations . How beguiling is the love and how it upsets one 's mind when entrapped ! Mozart has depicted this position in his disarming style ! You don 't feel like condemning any lovelorn character , rather you pity them ! While listening to the music and dialogues , we feel the throbbing of our own life-blood , recognize the language of our own hearts , and are captivated by the irresistible charm of unfading beauty : it is art , genuine , immortal , making us free and happy (The marriage )According to Michael Kelly (an Irish tenor who was in the cast under the name of "Signor Ochelly , the enthusiasm of singers and orchestra rose to fever heat . Kelly says "I remember that at the first rehearsal of the full band Mozart was on the stage , with his crimson pelisse and his gold-banded cocked hat , giving the time of the music to the...