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Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro

The Making of MusicSeries 1
Episode 22 of 30

The play on which Mozart's opera was based was banned by Louis XVI. James Naughtie on history shaping classical music.

James Naughtie presents a series chronicling the historical influences that affected the course of classical music.

22/30. Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro

As France teetered towards revolution, the play on which Mozart's masterpiece was based was banned in its original form by Louis XVI. The story of a count being exposed and humiliated by his servant was described by Napoleon as the revolution in action.

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Wed 3 Oct 201802:15
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  • Tue 3 Jul 200715:45
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