The Marriage of Figaro is a comic opera composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Premiering in 1786, it is based on a play by Pierre Beaumarchais. The story unfolds in a single day and follows the clever servant Figaro as he navigates love, jealousy, and social class tensions while preparing for his wedding to Susanna. The plot centers around the complications arising from Count Almaviva's attempts to seduce Susanna, leading to a series of misunderstandings and humorous situations. Ultimately, the opera explores themes of love, fidelity, and the struggle for personal freedom within the constraints of society.