Who composed The Marriage of Figaro?

• A. Mozart
• B. Chopin
• C. Stravinsky
• D. Dvorak

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is recognizing who wrote a famous opera and placing it in its historical and musical context. The Marriage of Figaro is an opera buffa composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, adapted from Beaumarchais’ play. It premiered in Vienna in 1786 and became one of Mozart’s most enduring works, noted for its witty plot, brilliant ensembles, and melodic clarity.

Chopin, Stravinsky, and Dvořák are all significant composers, but they belong to different musical worlds: Chopin is known for intimate Romantic piano works, Stravinsky for innovative 20th‑century orchestral and ballet music, and Dvořák for Romantic Czech symphonic and folk‑inspired pieces. The Marriage of Figaro, by contrast, has its place in Mozart’s operatic catalog, making Mozart the correct composer.