Introduction to Opera + Mozart, Marriage of Figaro (Part 1)

In the late 16th century, a new art form emerged, borne out of a
desire to re-engage with Greek dramas of the past. This art form
was incredibly ambitious; it would involve music, words, and
dance, all written to entertain court patrons and their subjects.
Soon, this new idea had a name: Opera. Today, we’ll do a brief
overview of how opera developed all the way up until Mozart’s
time. Then, I’m going to take you through Acts I and II of
Mozart’s opera The Marriage of Figaro, my desert island piece.
Enjoy!