"La Vendetta" - Aria from the Opera "The Marriage of Figaro" by Mozart - New Recording (subtitles)
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Opera arias come in many types. Likewise, opera singing encompasses different forms. And operas themselves are diverse. "Le Nozze Di Figaro" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a comic opera, an Italian opera and one of the greatest operas ever composed. "La Vendetta" is a comic opera aria for basso buffo (comic bass). It is sung here by bass-baritone Marc Berman, in a new recording.
This bass aria has been recorded before by many notable opera singers, including Alexander Kipnis, Kurt Moll, George London, Fernando Corena and Peter Lagger.
"The Marriage of Figaro" is an opera buffa in four acts. The libretto (text) is by Lorenzo da Ponte. The opera is based upon Pierre Beaumarchais' satiric play, "Le Mariage de Figaro." This play was the second of a three-part series; the first play being the well-known "The Barber of Seville." Of course, Giacomo Rossini later transformed that opening play into the celebrated opera "Il Barbiere Di Siviglia."
Part of the plot of the "The Barber of Seville" involves old Don Bartolo. Bartolo was the legal guardian of a young, beautiful woman named Rosina. The shady Bartolo wanted to marry Rosina, despite the massive age difference between them. But Rosina was in love with the young Count Almaviva, disguised as a poor student. Eventually, the Count won Rosina as his wife and Countess. In that amorous pursuit, the Count was assisted by Figaro, the "Barber of Seville."
Thus, as "The Marriage of Figaro" opens, Bartolo desires revenge against Figaro. In act I, Bartolo’s old maid Marcellina shows Bartolo a contract between her and Figaro. She has loaned Figaro money, and Figaro has promised to marry her if he can't repay the loan. Marcellina further informs Bartolo that Figaro is now unable to repay the loan.
Still, the crafty barber is trying to renege on his promise to marry his elderly creditor. Therefore, Marcellina wants to sue Figaro, to force him to marry her.
In the aria "La Vendetta," Bartolo assures Marcellina that he will have his revenge on Figaro, by representing her in her lawsuit. Bartolo boasts of his legal acumen, and of the underhanded tactics he will use to defeat Figaro.
As the final notes of "La Vendetta" fade into memory, we can still enjoy the timeless beauty and emotional resonance of Mozart's music. This aria is a testament, not only to that beauty, but also to the enduring humor of much of his compositions. It reminds us of the universal themes that continue to inspire and fascinate audiences across generations.
This bass aria has been recorded before by many notable opera singers, including Alexander Kipnis, Kurt Moll, George London, Fernando Corena and Peter Lagger.
"The Marriage of Figaro" is an opera buffa in four acts. The libretto (text) is by Lorenzo da Ponte. The opera is based upon Pierre Beaumarchais' satiric play, "Le Mariage de Figaro." This play was the second of a three-part series; the first play being the well-known "The Barber of Seville." Of course, Giacomo Rossini later transformed that opening play into the celebrated opera "Il Barbiere Di Siviglia."
Part of the plot of the "The Barber of Seville" involves old Don Bartolo. Bartolo was the legal guardian of a young, beautiful woman named Rosina. The shady Bartolo wanted to marry Rosina, despite the massive age difference between them. But Rosina was in love with the young Count Almaviva, disguised as a poor student. Eventually, the Count won Rosina as his wife and Countess. In that amorous pursuit, the Count was assisted by Figaro, the "Barber of Seville."
Thus, as "The Marriage of Figaro" opens, Bartolo desires revenge against Figaro. In act I, Bartolo’s old maid Marcellina shows Bartolo a contract between her and Figaro. She has loaned Figaro money, and Figaro has promised to marry her if he can't repay the loan. Marcellina further informs Bartolo that Figaro is now unable to repay the loan.
Still, the crafty barber is trying to renege on his promise to marry his elderly creditor. Therefore, Marcellina wants to sue Figaro, to force him to marry her.
In the aria "La Vendetta," Bartolo assures Marcellina that he will have his revenge on Figaro, by representing her in her lawsuit. Bartolo boasts of his legal acumen, and of the underhanded tactics he will use to defeat Figaro.
As the final notes of "La Vendetta" fade into memory, we can still enjoy the timeless beauty and emotional resonance of Mozart's music. This aria is a testament, not only to that beauty, but also to the enduring humor of much of his compositions. It reminds us of the universal themes that continue to inspire and fascinate audiences across generations.