The Marriage of Figaro

We are excited to give teachers and students a glimpse into the story, music and images of Lyric's 2024 production of The Marriage of Figaro. The presentation below serves to prepare classes for the performance experience. It can be used as a quick reference or a longer study guide with prompts for deeper consideration both before and after coming to the theater.

This slide deck contains:

• A list of characters
• A summary of the story
• Literary and artistic themes
• Listening examples
• About the writers
• Discussion prompts

Click on the three dots on the bottom left corner of the deck to expand to a full-screen view.

Header image: Lyric Opera of Chicago

Featured music: Erato-John Tomlinson, Joan Rodgers, Cecilia Bartoli, RIAS-Kammerchor, Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Daniel Barenboim