Ep. 105 The Marriage of Figaro and Elly Uncomposed with Valerie Niemerg

One of the world’s most beloved operas, Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro , is not only the focus of this episode, but also the inspiration for Elly Uncomposed: A Novel Opera, a magical realist novel by author and retired opera singer, Valerie Niemerg. Like the opera Figaro , some truly serious and important topics are addressed in Elly Uncomposed, but with a charmingly comical touch. Join Valerie and Pat for a wide-ranging conversation about her delightful book, stories about her time in professional opera, and an exploration of Le Nozze di Figaro .