Figaro for Chamber Ensemble, Parts

Le Nozze di Figaro premiered on May 1, 1786, at the Burgtheater in Vienna. Based on Pierre Beaumarchais' play La Folle Journée, the opera unfolds over a single day of comic intrigues, mistaken identities, and social subversion within an aristocratic household. Mozart’s music illuminates the characters’ inner lives with extraordinary psychological insight and grace. Blending humor with humanism, the opera critiques class privilege and celebrates the resilience of love and wit. Today, it remains one of the most frequently performed operas in the world.

Figaro for Chamber Ensemble (10-13 players)

With only one player per string part, careful attention must be given to sound balance. Unlike the Chamber Orchestra version, which includes a fuller string section, the reduced string forces can be easily overpowered by winds or percussion. We recommend subtle amplification of the strings where possible, or alternatively, strategic dynamic adjustments—such as reducing wind and percussion volume—to maintain clarity and ensemble blend. Figaro for Chamber Ensemble requires:

• Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon
• (French) Horn, trumpet
• Optional timpani
• String quartet with optional bass (1.1.1.1.1)
• Continuo (conductor)