Edith Mathis - W.A. Mozart “Le Nozze di Figaro“ - Deh vieni non tardar

W.A. Mozart “Le Nozze di Figaro“ - Deh vieni non tardar Edith Mathis - Susanna From German TV production in 60s Unfortunately the sound quality is not 100% -Synopsis- ACT I. A country estate outside Seville, late eighteenth century. While preparing for their wedding, the valet Figaro learns from the maid Susanna that their philandering employer, Count Almaviva, has designs on her. At this the servant vows to outwit his master. Before long the scheming Bartolo enters the servants’ quarters with his housekeeper, Marcellina, who wants Figaro to marry her to cancel a debt he cannot pay. After Marcellina and Susanna trade insults, the amorous page Cherubino arrives, reveling in his infatuation with all women. He hides when the Count shows up, furious because he caught Cherubino flirting with Barbarina, the gardener’s daughter. The Count pursues Susanna but conceals himself when the gossiping music master Don Basilio approaches. The Count steps forward, however, when
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