The Marriage Of Figaro – Sneak Peak

Opera Australia’s presents Sir David McVicar’s sumptuous new realisation of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, opening in the Joan Sutherland Theatre of the Sydney Opera House tomorrow (Thursday) August 6th.

Taking the role of Figaro is Paulo Bordogna who delighted audiences in The Turk in Italy during the 2014 season. Singing the role of the Count is Ukranian baritone Andrei Bondarenko, winner of the Cardiff Singer of the World Competition in 2011 and last heard on the Sydney stage in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s staged production of Queen of Spades. Taryn Fiebig sings the role of Susannah and Nicole Car is the Countess.

Here’s what to expect – scroll down to see all 8  images.

Photo credit: Prudence Upton. Images courtesy Opera Australia

Taryn Fiebig (Susanna) and Paolo Bordogna (Figaro)
Taryn Fiebig (Susanna) and Paolo Bordogna (Figaro)

 

Figaro and friend(?).
Figaro and friend(?).

 

Andrei Bondarenko (Count) and Nicole Car (Countess)
Andrei Bondarenko (Count) and Nicole Car (Countess)

 

Paolo Bordogna (Figaro) and Taryn Fiebig (Susanna)
Paolo Bordogna (Figaro) and Taryn Fiebig (Susanna)

 

Nicole Car performs the role of the Countess
Nicole Car performs the role of the Countess

 

Taryn Fiebig performs the role of Susanna
Taryn Fiebig performs the role of Susanna

 

Paolo Bordogna (Figaro), Anna Dowsley (Cherubino) and Taryn Fiebig (Susanna)
Paolo Bordogna (Figaro), Anna Dowsley (Cherubino) and Taryn Fiebig (Susanna)

 

Richard Anderson (Dr. Bartolo) and Jacqueline Dark (Marcellina)
Richard Anderson (Dr. Bartolo) and Jacqueline Dark (Marcellina)

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