

James Gray directs opera? The guy from Ad Astra? Buckle up, weirdos.
In this new "Marriage of Figaro", Jérémie Rhorer revisits this composer and US film director James Gray makes his first foray into opera. This opera is recorded for broadcast by Louise Narboni.
Direction
Gray's first opera—watch a filmmaker learn an ancient art live.
Production
Rhorer's period-authentic approach clashes beautifully with modern filmmaking.
Acting
Stéphane Degout's Count: smug aristocrat you love to hate.

Director
Louise Narboni
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Gray's directorial debut in opera; he reportedly spent months studying conducting patterns to communicate with singers.
Rhorer's historically informed performance practice uses original 1786 tempi, making this faster and more dance-like than traditional productions.
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