Actor

For Figaro and Susanna, it was supposed to be the most beautiful day of their lives: their wedding day. But their employer, Count Almaviva, who is equally in love with Susanna, does everything he can to delay the wedding. Twenty-four turbulent hours begin, in which the power of Eros throws every character in the play into confusing emotional states. Director Jan Philipp Gloger sets Mozart’s masterpiece in the present day, highlighting the way a supposedly irresistible man gets ensnared in a complex code of conduct designed to prevent abuse of power and sexual assault.

The Marriage of Figaro

Zurich Opera House

For Figaro and Susanna, it was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives: their wedding day. But their master, Count Almaviva, who is equally in love with Susanna, does everything in his power to postpone the marriage. Twenty-four turbulent hours ensue, during which all the characters in this piece are swept away by the power of Eros into confusing emotional states. Director Jan Philipp Gloger transposes Mozart's masterpiece to the present day and shows how a seemingly irresistible man becomes entangled in a web of codes of conduct against abuse of power and sexual assault.

Actor

Yanick Wyler

Events

Upcoming events

2 - 19 May, 2027

The Marriage of Figaro 2027 · Opernhaus Zürich

2 - 19 May, 2027

The Marriage of Figaro 2027 · Opernhaus Zürich

Past events

Jan 24 - Feb 14, 2026

The Marriage of Figaro · Opernhaus Zürich

Future and recently performed repertoire

Tango dance couple in The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart

Opernhaus Zürich

Actor in The Marriage of Figaro by Mozar

Opernhaus Zürich

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