MOZART Le nozze di Figaro.

The article discusses a performance of Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro" at the Salzburg Festival in 2023, directed by Martin Kušej, which takes a modern, gangland noir approach to the classic opera. The production features controversial elements such as drug use, violence, and a gritty realism that challenges traditional interpretations of the opera. The cast, led by Andrè Schuen and Sabine Devieilhe, delivers strong performances, with the production receiving mixed reactions from audiences. Additionally, the article reviews a BIS recording of Mozart's Symphonies Nos. 34-36 conducted by Michael Collins, highlighting the transitional nature of these works in Mozart's symphonic repertoire. [Extracted from the article]