The Context of the work The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart

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The Context of the work The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart

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Describe the historical context of the period in which the work was written.

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a great music composer in the 1780s is considered to be the author and composer of the 4 act play music “The Marriage of Figaro”. This 4-piece opera is also refereed as the opera buffa since it was performed at the time of the comic operas. The marriage of Figaro is a Spain set work in the palace of Count Almaviva. Mozart composed this piece when he was so young. He was determined to use his works of arts to gain more fame and outdo the other Vienna musical composers.

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