Part 4: The Marriage of Figaro and Il Muto

 

The faux opera Il Muto is inspired by “The Marriage of Figaro” and Serafimo mirrors Cherubino. The two characters are very similar and serve a similar purpose in their story.

Cherubino is a young page in the service of Count Almaviva. He is a charismatic and amorous character who has a penchant for getting into romantic entanglements. Cherubino is known for his youthful exuberance, charm, and the fact that he is constantly infatuated with women. 

Throughout the opera, Cherubino finds himself caught in the midst of the romantic intrigues unfolding in the Almaviva household. He becomes infatuated with the Countess, and his attempts at wooing women lead to comedic situations. One of the highlights of the opera is Cherubino's aria "Non so più cosa son, cosa faccio" ("I don't know what I am, what I do"), in which he expresses his confusion and excitement about the mysteries of love.

Cherubino plays a crucial role in the plot, contributing to the opera's intricate web of misunderstandings and romantic complications. As a young and lovable character, he adds a touch of humor and youthful energy to the storyline.

In the end, Cherubino's character undergoes some development, and he serves as a witness to the resolution of the various romantic entanglements in the final acts of "The Marriage of Figaro."



Like Cherubino, Serafimo(even the name is similar), is an amorous character having an affair with the Countess. While we don’t get to see much of the faux opera, the same theme of misunderstandings and romantic complications is present. Serafimo is a page boy, dressed as a maid and revealed to be a boy after the Count has hidden in order to find out if his wife is having an affair. 


 

Christine portrays Serafimo, which is a silent role, much to the phantom’s outrage, who ordered it should be Carlotta in the role. Of course, Christine had to play the part and anger the Phantom, but it’s also part of Christine’s journey in finding her voice during the show. 



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