Get to know: Mozart's "Così fan tutte" | Lyric Opera of Chicago
The story is set in 18th-century Naples and follows a cynical wager between two young officers and an old philosopher. Così fan tutte
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così fan tutte, ossia La scuola degli amanti (Thus Do They All, or The School for Lovers) is a masterpiece of Italian opera buffa . Premiering in Vienna in 1790, it represents the third and final collaboration between Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte. While initially controversial for its cynical take on fidelity, it is now celebrated for its psychological depth and some of the most radiant music in the operatic canon. 🎭 The Plot: A "Social Experiment" Get to know: Mozart's "Così fan tutte" |
Sister to Dorabella; initially the more steadfast of the two. Mezzo-soprano While initially controversial for its cynical take on
Don Alfonso bets Ferrando and Guglielmo that their fiancées, sisters Dorabella and Fiordiligi, will not remain faithful if tempted.
Sister to Fiordiligi; more impulsive and the first to succumb. Dorabella's fiancé; sings the tender "Un'aura amorosa". Guglielmo Fiordiligi's fiancé; a confident soldier. Don Alfonso
The sisters' witty maid and Alfonso's accomplice in the scheme. 🎶 Musical & Historical Significance