The Marriage of Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro (1965) was an opera production by The Norwegian National Opera. The Marriage of Figaro was based on an opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (music) and Lorenzo da Ponte (libretto)Le Nozze di Figaro, which again was based on Pierre de Beaumarchais’ comedy Le Mariage de Figaro. The production was performed by The Norwegian National Opera in Folketeateret.

The director was Einar Beyron. The production was revived in 1970 by Arne Hendriksen.

Jonas Brunvoll, Lasse Kolstad, Ib HansenThorbjørn Lindhjem Yngvar Krogh and Knut Skram performed the role of Figaro. Jonas Brunvoll celebrated his 25th anniversary on stage, in his performance of Figaro on 9 October 1965.

Carrie Nilsson, Eva Tørklep Larsen, Rita Streich, Kirsten Schultz, Lilleba Lund, Anne Nyborg, Kjersti Ekeberg and Gjertrud Spliid performed the role of Susanna.

The Marriage of Figaro was performed in Trondheim in 1965.

The Marriage of Figaro was performed in Drammen in 1972.

The Marriage of Figaro was performed in Bergen in 1979.

Information

(Objekt ID 55475)
Object type Production
Premiere February 5, 1965
Produced by The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
Based on The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lorenzo da Ponte
Audience Adults
Language Norwegian
Keywords Opera, Comedy
Running period February 5, 1965  
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SOURCES:

Terje Boye-Hansen, e-mail, 16.05.2022

Anne-Margrethe Skari’s private archive. Donated by Anne-Margrethe Skari, 17.11.2021

Maud Hurums Operahistorie 2008

Repertoire archive, The Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, 18.05.2018.

Einar Dahl’s private archive. Donated by Einar Dahl, 25.05.2016

Other participants

Corell: A bridesmaid, 1971

Performance dates
Navember 2, 1979Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen Season premiere/Seasonal opening
January 22, 1979Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen Season premiere/Seasonal opening
1979Store Scene, The National Stage visiting performance
Navember 6, 1976Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen Season premiere/Seasonal opening
Navember 28, 1975Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen Season premiere/Seasonal opening
October 20, 1973Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen Season premiere/Seasonal opening
1972Hovedscenen, Drammens teater Show
August 21, 1971Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen Season premiere/Seasonal opening
December 10, 1970Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen New opening
October 15, 1966Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen Season premiere/Seasonal opening
October 7, 1965Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen Season premiere/Seasonal opening
February 5, 1965Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen Opening night
1965Nidarøhallen, Trondheim visiting performance