Barenreiter Mozart W. A. - Le Nozze Di Figaro - Conducteur De Poche
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Summary of This Score
Le nozze di Figaro KV 492 ranks among the pinnacles of Mozart's opera: a sparkling, precise musical theater with formidable effectiveness, where comic energy meets genuine emotional depth. This opera buffa in four acts highlights a demanding ensemble mechanism, composed of arias, ensembles, and choral passages that require both musicality and a sense of text and stage timing.
The vocal distribution is particularly extensive: five soprano solo parts, two tenor solo parts, and four bass solo parts, complemented by a mixed choir. On the orchestral side, the writing favors clarity and timbral finesse, with a full woodwind section (flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons) and brass reinforcing the brilliance of key moments (horns, trumpet). An excellent choice for working on voice-orchestra balance, rhythmic precision, and articulation of the classical style in a major work of the operatic repertoire.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Opera | ||
| Composer | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | Genre | opera score (opera buffa) |
| Instrumentation | Soprano solo (5), Tenor solo (2), Bass solo (4), Mixed choir, Flute (2), Oboe (2), Clarinet (2), Bassoon (2), Horn (2), Trumpet | ||
Questions frequently asked
What is the instrumentation of the pocket score for The Marriage of Figaro?
The score includes 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, and 2 bassoons. The brass section consists of 2 horns and 1 trumpet.
Does The Marriage of Figaro KV 492 include a choir?
A mixed choir is included in this work, complementing the solo parts.
How many vocal soloists are required for The Marriage of Figaro?
The cast comprises 5 soprano soloists, 2 tenor soloists, and 4 bass soloists. This arrangement matches the vocal requirements of the four-act opera.
Does this pocket score cover a complete opera?
The edition is titled pocket score and covers The Marriage of Figaro KV 492 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The work is described as an opera buffa in four acts. Arias, ensembles, and choral sections are part of the composition.
For which musical style is this Mozart score suited?
The composition follows the classical style, with particular attention to the balance between voices and orchestra as well as rhythmic precision.



