This is Schrott's second Figaro in a less than twelve month period, the earlier being the ROH production. The two productions have vast differences as well as similarities. The ROH production as been set in the equivalent of the Regency period--Spanish version. The Zurich is set in what appears to be the 1950's. For those who note such things, Schrott can appear sans shirt, but in an undershirt in the Zurich house. Vocally there is no difference between the two performances. The man has a glorious multi-hued voice over which he has complete command. Not only is he good looking he can act. He should have a great career. Indeed, the virile sound he produces would lead one to wonder if the great Verdi baritone roles are within his ability.
Felix Breisach
Director
Lorenzo da Ponte
Writer
Erwin Schrott
Figaro
Martina Janková
Susanna
Michael Volle
Il Conte di Almaviva
Malin Hartelius
La Contessa di Almaviva
Judith Schmid
Cherubino
Carlos Chausson
Bartolo
Irène Friedli
Marcellina
Martin Zysset
Basilio
Eva Liebau
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